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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
Posts: 28,977
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Matt and Tobra are spot on. I have owned two "E-Types" and loved and hated them. Own 3 Jags now but all are sedans.
The early 3.8 liter models are rocket ships and loads of fun to drive. Also they are tempermental.
The later 4.2 models have loads of torque and will run forever. The engine in my 1969 XJ is an E-type engine modded to fit the XJ. It has over 600,000 miles after a couple of overhauls.
Put a larger than normal radiator (one extra row of fins does the trick) and it will last forever. Find someone who knows SU carbs and they are fine. I personally do not like the later models that have the open headlights and "safety switches" on the dash. 65-67 models are the nicest IMHO.
www.jag-lovers.org is a very good source of information and a very good users forum.
The E-type forum is here: http://forums.jag-lovers.org/index.php3?zx=SdAHzxPwzKPOC706QMnO%2F0j8FjOT2g9C%2 FP8x0dkDD846B5uW%2BAnPC%2F7WnswK0BJIn5%2FHBMoR%2F9 6cyQLHCQCYx7gN
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB
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