Could this be your next XK8
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Wow. Just wow. A true one of a kind. Can't think why there aren't more like this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jaguar-xk...s/254225857882
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jaguar-xk...s/254225857882
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It’s obviously been heavily modified....
Let me tell you a story....
Bought a cheap restore-mod BMW Z3, as a fixer-upper, in Bahrain. Engine kept over heating (it’s seriously hot during Summer in Bahrain). Found PO put in a bigger 2.5L engine but not upgraded the cooling system. Then it wouldn’t stop, as PO didn’t upgrade the brakes. Then in the red rev range, transmission would go into fail safe mode....
It’s just a warning of what you may be getting into if you buy this car....
Let me tell you a story....
Bought a cheap restore-mod BMW Z3, as a fixer-upper, in Bahrain. Engine kept over heating (it’s seriously hot during Summer in Bahrain). Found PO put in a bigger 2.5L engine but not upgraded the cooling system. Then it wouldn’t stop, as PO didn’t upgrade the brakes. Then in the red rev range, transmission would go into fail safe mode....
It’s just a warning of what you may be getting into if you buy this car....
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Wow. Just wow. A true one of a kind. Can't think why there aren't more like this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jaguar-xk...s/254225857882
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jaguar-xk...s/254225857882
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You already know what I think of it! But, I'll continue.....The Rear-end looks like a used Aston Martin with the tail lights and bumper...even has an A-M Emblem (Wings) on the Boot Lid!. The Paint scheme is ridiculous...makes it look like a "Clown Car"! Don't think I want it....I pass!
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Bit like the old saying, "what is a camel?" "A horse designed by a committee" that car looks like is been designed by a committee too.
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Hmm. Got something to hide?
The sellers feedback ratings are interesting. Notably is included a disgruntled would-be purchaser giving a negative review because, apparently, the seller withdrew after the auction being won at £1900 for an xk8. I imagine we know what that car looks like. It must be worth a lot more for comedy value alone.
The sellers feedback ratings are interesting. Notably is included a disgruntled would-be purchaser giving a negative review because, apparently, the seller withdrew after the auction being won at £1900 for an xk8. I imagine we know what that car looks like. It must be worth a lot more for comedy value alone.
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I also suspect, however, you recognize that this particular set of "nonstandardness" has some not insignificant comedic value.
For example, I started to post this but didn't earlier: "Based on the pictures, I struggle to see a 'spare part' for my XK8s". Mostly I stopped because Rothwell's post was funnier.
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