I love it when a craigslist advert concludes with a statement like: They need to be trailered, don’t expect gleaming beautiful cars, they need work. This isn't a seller trying to pass off his project as something it isn't -- this is a seller who wants to sell. And its probably where anybody would be if you had 24 cylinders of Jag in your driveway and none of them particularly sea worthy. Find A Pair of 1994 Jaguar XJ12s offered for $1200 in Wilton, NY via craigslist. Tip from Cory.
The series 2 Jaguar XJ was updated from the series 1 in 1974 with the blessing of Jaguar's founder Sir William Lyons who is quoted as calling the XJ "the finest Jaguar ever made." Of course Sr William would be rolling around in his grave (he is dead right...would be embarrassing if he was cruising around Nottingham eating steak and kidney pie...or whatever) if he knew this thing was powered by a cast iron lump of push rod equipped 'Murican arhn. Find this 1974 Jaguar XJ12 V8 here on eBay bidding for $5,000 with 3 days to go located in Moorpark, CA. Seller submission from Dan.
The Jaguar XJ-6 was launched in 1968 and I wonder if it even took a week before the first one was powered by a small block Chevy V8. The shoehorning of SBC into Jags is almost out of hand to the point where it would be considered objectionable...except that they add power/torque/reliability at a reduced cost...so...yeah. Find this 1976 Jaguar XJ-6 offered for $4,500 in Alameda, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
I know that Chevy V8 powered Jags are supposed to be looked up with a heavy dose of scorn and purist rage, but I just can't help but smile. The best part about this one is how clean it looks -- you'd never guess that an ill-mannered carburetor fed thing lives under the hood. Find this 1974 Jaguar XJ12 offered for $3,900 in Edgewood, KY via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!