Oh... Well, crap! It's a coupe.

rcjordan · October 07, 2016, 04:51:37 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/classic/jaguar-e-type-found-in-a-barn-after-40-years-expected-to-sell-fo/

littleman · October 13, 2016, 08:45:24 PM

£35,000 and £45,000 for a straight-6 barn coupe, these things sure have gone up in value. I remember when you still could get a 12 cylinder for $10,000.

rcjordan · October 13, 2016, 09:30:10 PM

It's a coupe. Throw the tarp back over it and push it back in the barn.

I'd like to have the ragtop, 12-cyl version and have seriously considered trading the Mcfarlan and Big Healy for one. But, at the end of the day, the XKE still rides like a stone and is a $$$-PITA to keep.

Brad · October 13, 2016, 09:32:05 PM

Yeah but they look so cool.

rcjordan · October 13, 2016, 09:38:28 PM

The coupe was appropriately knick-named the 'pregnant guppie,' IIRC. The 2+2 version was particularly horrific.

Brad · October 13, 2016, 10:03:29 PM

The 2 + 2 version does not count as a Jag.

JasonD · October 14, 2016, 03:12:29 PM

The E Type is a glorious car but NOT in it's convertible form. Only as this particular car is, is it worth having.

However, a much more practical and equally beautiful (IMO) Jag is this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-JAGUAR-XJ-S-V12-AUTO-BLACK-/162221867675?hash=item25c52d429b:g:UzUAAOSwmLlX7Xdm

rcjordan · October 14, 2016, 03:47:17 PM

XJ V12 ...you have to drop the engine to change the power steering pump on that one. But, yes, it is the only Jag after the XKE than makes my wallet quiver.

littleman · October 14, 2016, 06:43:22 PM

I love the looks of the XJS, but aren't they plagued with electrical and mechanical problems? They are still pretty affordable in the states. I just checked craigslist and the range seems to be $4k - $10k.

rcjordan · October 14, 2016, 07:40:05 PM

>plagued

Absolutely.

Drastic · October 14, 2016, 07:42:05 PM

If you do buy, be sure to buy 2 so you have 1 to drive while the other is in the shop.

rcjordan · October 14, 2016, 07:48:05 PM

I'm very familiar the the XJS V12, and you'd just end up with 2 in the shop.

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But, like the XKE and the Big Healey, sometimes you buy them just for the artistry.

JasonD · October 14, 2016, 07:48:18 PM

> plagued

They were built and designed in the worst time ever for British engineering. 70s Britain and almost every car was terrible and broke down regularly. As they got older though most of the badly designed parts were rectified via owner's clubs. The pinnacle of which is a car refurbed by Knowles.

It's like having the original shell and engine with modern drive train. If i ever manage to get one, it will be one touched by Knowles

http://www.kwecars.com/

rcjordan · October 18, 2016, 12:03:48 PM

https://i.redd.it/1ye2k5eza3sx.jpg

littleman · October 18, 2016, 05:16:23 PM

It gets cold in the UK.