Here are exterior views of the finished XJ restomod.
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XJ6 modified specifications
The following table lists the present specifications of our 1972 XJ6 restomod (pending information indicated by 💡 symbol).
Continue reading...Owner Handbook
Owner Handbook for the 2020 Jaguar XJ LS3 restomod! This is a sample of the first 30 pages.
Continue reading...Maintenance
Every 5000 miles inspect undercarriage for loose fittings, damage check for oil, gas, hydraulic, coolant leaks check brake reservoir level check windshield washer reservoir level check power steering reservoir level check coolant reservoir level check engine oil level check transmission fluid level check differential (final drive) oil level check drive...
Continue reading...XJ6 reference vehicle
Since its introduction over fifty years ago, the Jaguar XJ6 sedan fleet has not survived nearly as well as E-type and earlier XK series sports cars. We are fortunate when we find a very well preserved original that has been professionally photographed, in this case a 1971 model year courtesy...
Continue reading...Engine bay
The illustration below shows the engine mounted with most of the connections completed. An XAir over-the-radiator (OTR) air filter fits through the modified radiator crossmember. The straight-ahead configuration is optimal for handling airflow. The modified Corvette-style cooling system is tucked into the right forward section of the engine bay with...
Continue reading...1972 XJ6 acquisition
Restomod candidate We acquired a superb 1972 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 — 4.2 litre engine, left-hand drive, short wheelbase chassis with a Borg Warner automatic transmission and factory-installed air conditioning — after evaluating many different saloon candidates. This well maintained one-owner XJ6 was purchased by Robert “Bob” Franklin Daniels of...
Continue reading...Classic saloon candidates
Jaguar classic saloons In both the transplant and retrofit approaches, major classic saloon mechanical components would be either transplanted from a modern Jaguar like the XJR (as fabricated by Dooren) or selected from best-in-class aftermarket components (as Primaz did). Therefore the primary considerations are the body footprint, visual appeal of...
Continue reading...Saloon restomods
Restomod approaches Beginning around 2012 a handful of innovative pioneers addressed the Jaguar saloon from a restomod perspective using three project approaches: Re-engineer the saloon from the ground up while retaining as much of the original Jaguar DNA as possible like the straight six Jaguar engine with its carburetor configuration...
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