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@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 · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

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

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