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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Rangie on 13 April 2021, 16:41:02

Title: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Rangie on 13 April 2021, 16:41:02
Drove home from Surrey this morning was passed on the M25 by a stunning looking D type Jaguar in British racing green, whether it was an original or a kit car I really couldn't tell had number 21 on the tailfin , lovely to see vehicles like this being used, even SWMBO commented on it.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 April 2021, 16:18:03
Quote from: Rangie on 13 April 2021, 16:41:02
Drove home from Surrey this morning was passed on the M25 by a stunning looking D type Jaguar in British racing green, whether it was an original or a kit car I really couldn't tell had number 21 on the tailfin , lovely to see vehicles like this being used, even SWMBO commented on it.

I doubt it was a genuine race car from the fifties. They are worth millions.

You never know though... :y :y
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 April 2021, 16:19:14
The extremely rare XKSS is supposed to be a road-going D-Type.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Rangie on 14 April 2021, 16:30:22
A neighbour thinks it may have been a Lynx replica , haven't had a chance to investigate yet.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 April 2021, 16:33:02
Quote from: Rangie on 14 April 2021, 16:30:22
A neighbour thinks it may have been a Lynx replica , haven't had a chance to investigate yet.

Yep......even a replica ( a good one) can cost £100,000 and more.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Rangie on 14 April 2021, 16:36:51
It looked absolutely beautiful especially with the sun rising in the distance, wish SWMBO had her phone to hand  to film it such design like that was perfection in my eyes.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: STEMO on 14 April 2021, 17:58:12
I wonder if amazon sell many of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaguar-D-Type-Owners-Workshop-Manual/dp/1785210785/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=D+type+jaguar+workshop+manual&qid=1618419456&sr=8-1
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2021, 23:09:40
Quote from: STEMO on 14 April 2021, 17:58:12
I wonder if amazon sell many of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaguar-D-Type-Owners-Workshop-Manual/dp/1785210785/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=D+type+jaguar+workshop+manual&qid=1618419456&sr=8-1

Indispensable I'd imagine!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Rangie on 15 April 2021, 07:00:24
I could probably check levels & tyre pressures, that would be my limit..😁
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Nick W on 16 April 2021, 09:36:48
Quote from: Rangie on 15 April 2021, 07:00:24
I could probably check levels & tyre pressures, that would be my limit..😁


Mechanically there's nothing particularly complicated or even rare; XK engine, Salisbury axle, Moss gearbox, Girling brakes and suspension that's similar to an E-type. It all follows 50s engineering practices. The biggest problem is that some of the parts are very large, as anyone who has worked on an XK will know.
Title: Re: D type Jaguar .
Post by: Rangie on 16 April 2021, 11:02:14
Quote from: Nick W on 16 April 2021, 09:36:48
Quote from: Rangie on 15 April 2021, 07:00:24
I could probably check levels & tyre pressures, that would be my limit..😁


Mechanically there's nothing particularly complicated or even rare; XK engine, Salisbury axle, Moss gearbox, Girling brakes and suspension that's similar to an E-type. It all follows 50s engineering practices. The biggest problem is that some of the parts are very large, as anyone who has worked on an XK will know.
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There is no way on earth I would touch anything mechanical on a vehicle of such a high value , in no way would I say that I am mechanically minded I'd leave it to a real expert if I was ever fortunate enough to own one, maybe my lottery numbers will come up tomorrow..😂