Nov
14
This is a very nice Series II XKE Roadster. And yes, it is not the most cherished version of the iconic roadster but it does come with a few perks the older cars don’t have. The Series II has a fully synchromesh transmission and this one has air conditioning. Read More
Nov
13
We’ve had many XK120s on Mint and each one of them presents an interesting opportunity for someone in the market. The last 2 were in various stages of decay or just in need of a little assembly. Read More
Nov
2
Okay, this is a first. We love XKE Coupes. In fact we venture a guess that everyone loves the FHC. How could you not. But this one is different. Subtly so. It has a little longer wheelbase and a little longer hoodline so that it can accommodate a rear seat. We never really thought that worked successfully. And yes we still prefer the 2-seater but this is an exceptional example of a 2+2. Read More
Oct
27
Yesterday we featured a tattered ’53 XK120 Roadster that needed everything or just needed to get running. Buyer’s choice at around $38,000. We ran across this XK120 Drophead Coupe or DHC and it too isn’t a runner yet. But it is a whole lot closer to being a real driver quality Jaguar and not a rat rod. It is priced accordingly at $76,000 but all you have to do is get this running and you’ll have a very nice Jaguar. Read More
Oct
26
We have a real weak spot for a good E-Type Coupe. Here is a 1964 Jaguar 3.8L Series I E-Type Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) finished in black over biscuit. This is an unrestored Jaguar with a reported 57,000 original miles on it. Being an unrestored car, the black finish, while showing its age, polishes up nicely, the glass is in excellent condition and the brightwork shows only minimal wear. The original chrome knock-off wheels are wrapped in Michelin radial tires with plenty of remaining tread. Read More
Oct
26
We really love finding cars in this kind of condition. Yes, it needs a full restoration, but does it really? What if you concentrate on getting it running again, where you will likely find the reason for it being parked for so long. How cool would it be if was parked for a silly reason and it was an easy fix? Let’s stay with that for now. So you get it running and stopping with some degree of reliability. There is virtually no interior to provide adequate, safe seating. Read More
Oct
23
The most beautiful car ever designed looks good as a race car too. Today’s featured Jag is similar to the one we featured last week. Although this one is capable of being driven on the street. Wow! To be honest, we don’t know how truthful that statement is. It has a cut-down racing windscreen with no wipers and god knows what else you need to drive on the street. But the thought of doing it is kind of neat. Read More
Oct
22
Yes, we have posted a bunch of MK 2 Jaguars and that is because we probably want one ourselves. The 4-speed 3.8 is the one to get but sometimes, condition and price trump power. In this case, it looks like an exceptional example of a 2.4 liter Jaguar with a manual transmission. Read More
Oct
16
You have to be pretty careful when you buy a Jaguar XKE. These cars are like sirens calling you from the sea or something like that. You tend to get caught up on what it is like to own one while you should be doing your homework. These Jags are great cars but very expensive to restore or make right. It is good to know the ownership history too. Today’s featured Jaguar has been in the same family for 25 years. The seller doesn’t say much about where it came from other than it is a San Diego car all of its life. Read More
Oct
12
We drove up to Lime Rock Park this afternoon to follow the VSCCA Fall Finale. We found a spot in the paddock near this amazing Jaguar XK120 Vintage Racer. We didn’t call the phone number on the For Sale sign but what we do know is Tom Jaycox, one of the foremost experts on early Jaguars, is selling this one.
Oct
7
This wonderful XK120 OTS (open two-seater) has been in the current owner’s possession for 50 years. That by itself doesn’t mean it is in spectacular condition, it just means you’ll be able to unlock the mystery behind the car more easily. In this case it is simple. A French medical student owned the car originally and when he left Canada in 1960, the current owner purchased it. He didn’t use it much and the 25,000 miles are said to be original. If you look at the interior you might believe it. Read More
Oct
7
Malvern, Pennsylvania is on Philadelphia’s Main Line and that is one of the wealthiest stretches of real estate in the country. Coincidentally, the Radnor Hunt Concours we attended was held in Malvern. We happen to like the Jaguar XJS Coupe with that glorious V12 engine so when this one cropped up from Malvern, we thought we should take a look. Any low mileage Jag from this area signals a charmed life and the photos substantiate what looks like a really nice example. Read More
Oct
3
The Series III V12s represent the end of the line of the historic Jaguar XKE. Jaguar went to the V12 because it couldn’t make the venerable inline-6 work with stringent emission regulations. The first V12s were actually slightly down on power from the inline-6 but the Series III provided a slight increase in power with less weight. Quality issues scare people away from these remarkable cars but modern technology came to the rescue and these Jaguars are routinely tamed in the hands of a knowledgeable specialist. Unfortunately, the reputation of the V12 Jags has kept down valuations. That is good news to the serious buyer and less so for the seller. You have to think about this in a different way. The Series III is a stylish convertible with a powerful V12, working A/C and a 4-speed manual transmission. If this was a Ferrari with similar specifications, it would be close to a million bucks! And Ferraris can be fussy in the wrong hands too. Read More
Sep
27
We don’t see many factory correct black/black XKE Fixed Head Coupes so this one is special already. The first owner took delivery in Dallas and kept the Jaguar for 40 years. It began a multi-year restoration process but the original owner never saw it finished. Read More
Sep
24
Okay, we know. When is an old, neglected Jaguar solely a winter project? And why a Jaguar sedan and not a Coupe or Roadster? We featured the luxury big brother to this MK II, the Mark IX, yesterday. But we really like old sedans with manual transmissions for their elegance combined with a sporting nature. They are great event cars, particularly when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Read More
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