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1985 Jaguar Xjs Base Coupe 2-door 5.3l on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:103805
Location:

Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States

Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States

I bought this car from Texas. It is rust free and I had it painted 5 or 6 years ago. It pretty much sits in my garage except for an occasional 1/2 drive. Today I was showing it to a potential buyer and the engine started making a loud ticking noise. With a stethoscope it is loudest at the right hand cylinder head. I am sure this is the dropped valve seat. I do have a pair of heads and a tool to remove the heads. I bought these things years ago just in case. Guess it was a good thing I bought these. I have no time for a few months to work on this. So I decided if I can get my reserve I would just let the car go. If not, I will repair it over the winter and sell it in the spring.

Here is what I can remember doing. Ask me about anything else.

Water pump
Electric fans from V12s
Replace A/C compresser and hoses
Convert A/C to R134a
Belts
Hoses
Fuel line hoses
fuel line hose in trunk(boot)
Coat tank while out of car with sealer
Replace fuel pump
John's cars GM alternator kit
700R4 transmission conversion from John's cars and Bowtie Overdrive
Master Cylinder
Recovered Headliner
Re-dyed leather interior
Re-dyed wool carpet
installed dyna mat type sound deadener/insulation
Ipod capable stereo
New injector harness
Painted 5-6 yrs ago

There may be more. I will add if I think of it.

I will not take PayPal because of the fees. Money order or bank check please. I expect payment within 7 days of the end of the auction. If you do pay with a personal check it has to clear before the car leaves my garage. 

I do not have a trailer or way to transport the vehicle. Transportation is up to you. It does run and drive but because of the noise I would not take a chance on major engine damage if the valve seat breaks. It does drive enough to be loaded onto a truck. My zip code is 06076.




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Jaguar takes evolutionary approach for 2016 XF [w/videos]

Tue, Mar 24 2015

One week ahead of its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, Jaguar has let loose a slew of images and details on the second-generation 2016 XF Sedan. The release comes alongside a high-profile stunt over London's Canary Wharf. A total of 75 percent of the XF's body is made from aluminum, which trims the big cat's curb weight by 132 pounds on the rear-drive model and 265 pounds on the all-wheel-drive variant. Aside from aiding acceleration, braking and fuel economy, the advanced structure promises an increase in torsional stiffness as well as a 50-50 weight distribution. Beyond that, the new car's dimensions differ only slightly compared to last year's XF. The wheelbase has been stretched by two inches, although the new model is 0.3-inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower. Double wishbones are used in front while an integral-link suspension sits in back with standard traditional dampers and optional adaptive dampers. Jaguar is also promising the Configurable Dynamics system that was pioneered on the F-Type. No surprise here, but an electric power-assisted tiller will be in use, although Jag says it benefits from lessons learned with the XE. Jaguar is mum on its full powertrain lineup, although it does mention that both 340-horsepower and 380-hp versions of Jaguar Land Rover's familiar 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 will be offered, paired with standard eight-speed automatic transmissions (likely the highly regarded ZF autobox). Jaguar's designers, led by design director Ian Callum, didn't rock the boat too much for the new sedan. Clearly inspired by the upcoming XE, the new XF gets a wider, but thinner grille. The headlights are slimmer, but retain a similar shape compared to last year's car, and as is the trend, they're now lined with LED accenting. The S trim, shown above, gets wide, menacing grilles in the front bumper as well as a total lack of chrome trim. The XE influence is most evident on the XF's tail, where the Aston Martin-aping taillights of the first-gen have been ditched, with broader, angled units, complete with an F-Type-inspired LED pattern. As with the current car, a thin chrome strip ties the lights together, while the lower bumper on this sportier model features a gloss black surround for the dual exhausts. Not surprisingly, the XF's profile is pretty classic, with a very long hood and a short deck that terminates in a handsome duckbill spoiler.

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No surprise here: In Europe, the Porsche 911 is the most sought-after classic car. Surprise here: Slip-streaming the 911 in the most sought-after chart compiled by the Car & Classic marketplace is the Ford Mustang. Using the Google search engine as a means to pick the winners, as well as the average prices achieved on the “Car and Classic” website, the venerable 911 was tagged 1.45 million times per month according to data stretching back 15 years. The number of 911Â’s sold though the C&C marketplace was 21,141, at an average price of 58,409 pounds, or $74,300. FordÂ’s pony car, still a popular choice for buyers in Europe, placed second on the list with 1.2 million monthly searches. The average sales price over 15 years was 31,107 pounds ($39,570), and the number of older Mustangs sold reached a total of 8,332. Models that also finished among the charted top 10 include the Land Rover Range Rover, the Corvette, the ultra-classic British favorite Jaguar E-Type and the BMW 3 Series. “Whilst a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS could set you back the best part of GBP500,000 ($636,000), there are many more affordable models, which bring the average sale price of a 911 on Car & Classic to GBP58,000 ($73,800) – the third highest average selling price of any make and model on the site,” explained Dale Vinten of Car & Classic. According to the site, the Jaguar fetched the highest average selling price: a whopping 89,000 pounds, or $113,000. But thatÂ’s peanuts compared to a Series 1 Roadster in excellent condition, said Vinten. For that, “you can expect to spend up to GBP250,000 ($318,000), A Series 2 or 3 will cost less, as they are not as desirable, but in decent condition you can expect to pay around GBP40,000-GBP50,000. Even a barn find 1969 E-Type Series 2 Roadster can set you back to the tune of GBP33,000 ($42,000)." Launched in 2005, Car & Classic is among EuropeÂ’s most popular classic car clearinghouses. It also runs a stand-alone auction site.

Watch four hours of fantastic machinery at Le Mans Classic 2016

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