Jag for sale

[George K]

I have no idea of condition, etc. It just popped up in my FB feed.

$14,900.

1939 Jaguar Replica By London Motors Corporation. Built with a Ford 4 cylinder Ford running gear. Automatic with Heat, A/C, radio, electronic fuel pump, and chrome spoke wheel covers. Titled, licensed, and insured in my name.

"Replica?"

[Jolly]

Yep, there's an entire niche in the car biz. Used to be a lot of stuff with VW Beetle chassis and engines, particularly a MG replica.

[Doctor Phibes]

@george-k said in Jag for sale:

"Replica?"

Yeah, that's not really the right word for what this is. Still, it would be fun to own.

[George K]

@doctor-phibes said in Jag for sale:

Still, it would be fun to own.

You misspelled "expensive."

The exterior and passenger compartment look great.

The engine compartment....well, it could use some spiffing up.

[Mik]

There was plenty of room for a straight six. No sense in a four cylinder. I'd bet it's pretty doggy. Wonder what the chassis was.

[Jolly]

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/replica

Enjoy!

[George K]

@jolly said in Jag for sale:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/replica

Enjoy!

Well, looking around there, I see that my definition of "excellent" is different from some people's.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/replica/unspecified/2050550.html#&gid=1&pid=9

[Jolly]

OBO.

[Doctor Phibes]

@george-k said in Jag for sale:

@doctor-phibes said in Jag for sale:

Still, it would be fun to own.

You misspelled "expensive."

The exterior and passenger compartment look great.

The engine compartment....well, it could use some spiffing up.

My father in law owns a 1930's Riley Merlin - it's a genuine one, not a replica, and is in better nick than the Jag, although obviously not as sporty-looking, it probably drives better. It took a heck of a lot of work to get there, but is great fun to drive in.

[Larry]

The London Motor Corporation was in London Ontario, not London England. It appears to be a mid to late 60s mustang running gear with a fiberglass kit body. The gear shifter and engine are straight out of a mid 60s mustang. The steering wheel is straight out of the late 70s.

Fiberglass isnt a "forever" material. The stress on the mounting points, its tendency to develop cracks, added to the fact that the quality of lamination in these kits was pretty low..... a 50+ year old car with a 60+ year old motor and chassis..... I'd look at it and say "that's cute..... I'll give you 2k for it..."

[Jolly]

There is one company that makes a metal body copy of the Shelby Cobra, which should last a lot longer. IIRC, it's aluminum, so don't ding it in the parking lot....

[George K]

What’s the upkeep/maintenance on these “replicas”?

[Jolly]

@george-k said in Jag for sale:

What’s the upkeep/maintenance on these “replicas”?

That's the selling point, at least when they're newer. They use modern running gear, with available parts. Turn the key and go...

[Loki]

@doctor-phibes said in Jag for sale:

@george-k said in Jag for sale:

"Replica?"

Yeah, that's not really the right word for what this is. Still, it would be fun to own.

Lol