1980 Jaguar Xjs Xj-s Lt1 6-speed Chevy V8 Rare on 2040-cars
Crestwood, Kentucky, United States
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1980 Jaguar XJS 18k miles since restoration completed in 2002. Exact mileage of vehicle unknown.
Drivetrain 5.7L GM LT-1 V8, approximately 285bhp and 330 lb.-ft. torque 6-speed Tremec T56 Manual Trans Dana Independent Rear-End w/ ~3.31 gears
Exterior VW Silver Paint Arden 5-piece body kit 17"x8" ADR Wheels w/ Kumho Tires (tires have approximately 5k miles or 2-years of life left)
Interior Pioneer Sound System -4 Pioneer 6" speakers -3 Pioneer 10" subs -3 Yackamichi amps AutoMeter gauges Cloth racing seats (adjustable tilt and slide) w/ Sparco 3" Harnesses New carpet Custom center console
Miscellaneous Stainless Fuel Cell and Enclosed Fuel Pump Trunk-Mounted Battery
Condition Mechanically the car is very sound and dependable. The car has been on multiple long haul road trips from Louisville-Milwaukee-Dallas-Louisville, Louisville-Houston-Tampa-Louisville, and several more...all with no issues. I would suggest going through the brakes, steering and suspension components at some point in the near future if you are wanting to do any type of competitive driving with the vehicle. We used as many GM parts as possible during the engine conversion, including ECM, radiator and condenser, wiring harness, air pump, and more. We eliminated as much of the Jaguar components as possible that were known to create issues.
The exterior paint is in pretty good shape for being 12 years old. The car has no rust I know of. Paint is now 12 years old and has minor defects. Paint has minor chips, scratches, and scuffs; primarily on the front end. The trim pieces around the windshield and front grille could use a fresh coat of paint or touch up. Window weather stripping has begun to dry rot and break off, so if the car is going to be exposed to the elements I would suggest replacing those as well. The interior is in good condition with minor defects. The black cloth seats are showing minor wear and fade from entry/exit. Rear seats have been used maybe twice and are in great shape. Interior was originally tan, so new black carpet installed and door panels and other trim painted black. Auto Meter gauges are fully functional. A/C is ice cold. Overall, the car is a very fun car you can drive anywhere with confidence. It actually gets great gas mileage on the highway (1500rpm at 80mph). Everyone stares at it and asks what it is because they've never seen one. It doesn't look like an old Jag because of the body kit, and I have searched the internet high and low for another Arden body kit or XJS with one but have been unsuccessful. XJS' were only shipped to North America with automatic transmissions. This car was converted to manual using a factory Jaguar right-hand drive clutch assembly shipped from England. This car is by no means perfect, but it is mechanically sound, a blast to drive, and truly one of a kind. |
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