Jag for sale
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:08 last edited by
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?"
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:10 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:14 last edited by
@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.
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@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.
wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:15 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:17 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:25 last edited by
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:39 last edited by 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
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:41 last edited by
OBO.
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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.
wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 14:43 last edited by 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.
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 15:15 last edited by
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..."
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wrote on 30 Jul 2021, 17:02 last edited by
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....
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wrote on 31 Jul 2021, 00:31 last edited by
What’s the upkeep/maintenance on these “replicas”?
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wrote on 31 Jul 2021, 01:16 last edited by
@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...
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@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.
wrote on 31 Jul 2021, 01:46 last edited by@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