The Ultimate Highway Cruiser - The 1975 Jaguar XJ V8 Chev! *** Selling as we are moving overseas at the end of January 2019 *** This is a fully restored and modified 1975 Jaguar XJ6 long-wheel-base with a difference, it's now got a 307 Chevrolet V8 5.0 ltr Engine with a 4-speed Automatic transmission. Engine and trans were completely rebuilt from scratch with all new parts. - This car has been Fully engineered, inspected and licensed in WA (first registered in October 2019). - It is insured with Shannons for $60,000 (and can be increased to $75k). - I've spent over $62,000 with receipts (which does not include the hundreds of hours of labour) lovingly restoring each and every aspect of the car. *** Asking $45,000 but I am open to offers as we are moving overseas at the end of Jan *** - Both the engine and transmission were not just reconditioned, but completely restored & rebuilt with brand new and upgraded Comp Cams components. Trans was done by Automac in WA. - The engine is a 307 5.0 ltr small block Chevrolet (with 252 bhp & 300 ft/lbs torque) with a Holley Street Demon 625 CFM Carburettor - The transmission is a 4-speed Auto TH700-R4 (3 speed with overdrive) - The front and rear subframes were fully rebuilt (powder-coated) with all new brakes, bearings, and bushes, - Brand new King springs and Bilstein shock absorbers were fitted all round – it rides & handles like a dream. - It has five brand new Factory specifications Pirelli P1 Cinturato 215/70R15 tyres. - It has a brand-new interior built with a layer of sound-deadening heat-shield, waterproof underlay, and plush maroon carpets. - The headlining, the front and rear dashes, and the entire boot were completely restored. - It has a fully restored wood-grain dash, electrics, power windows, and central locking fitted. - The Retrostereo also has integrated Bluetooth for music and hands-free phone use with Aux & USB ports. - The heating and AC system has been completely overhauled with new & reconditioned parts. *** Full build list available *** Features: - Chevrolet 5.0 ltr V8 engine with Chrome Serpentine kit - 4-speed Automatic TH700-R4 transmission - Only 2,500 kms - Switchable twin fuel tanks - Power Steering (rebuilt rack & brand-new PS pump) - Power Windows front & rear - Air conditioning - Heating (all new components, Vacuum lines, Amplifier, Servo, Switches, Core etc.) - Remote Central Locking with two fobs - Disc brakes front & rear - Independent front & rear suspension - Retro stereo DAB, AM/FM Radio, Aux & USB with 4-way Kenwood speakers - Retro stereo Integrated Bluetooth telephone (hands-free) - Full beige leather interior - European birch wood-grained dashboard - Maroon carpet with waterproof underlay & a layer of stuck-on heat-shield/sound-deadener - Brand new (factory correct) Pirelli P1 Centurato tyres all round Included in the sale - 1 x Stunning 1975 Jaguar XJ V8 cruiser - 2 x Sets of keys and remote central locking fobs - 1 x Third set of master keys - 1 x Original bag of tools with jack etc. - 1 x Full folder of documents including engineers report, all specs of the engine build, electrical system/stereo, AC/Heating & dyno reports. - 1 x Full folder of all of the build receipts over $60,000 (does not include labour costs) - 1 x Storybook display folder of photos of the build process - 1 x CD of all of the build photos - 1 x USB stick of the build process videos, the sale ad videos and dyno videos (engine break-in/tune-up & rolling dyno) - 1 x Haynes Jaguar XJ6 Workshop Manual - 1 x Genuine Jaguar XJ6 factory parts catalogue - 1 x Chevrolet small-block engine build manual - The Original, service book, manual, brochure & sales information - Some hard to find spare parts like window/interior switches etc. This car is completely RUST-FREE & looks & drives like a dream. You get the classic Jaguar styling and ride comfort with the reliability & theatre of the V8 Chevy engine & smooth changing transmission! Everything works as it should with the speedo and tacho calibrated to the Chevy drive train. Any inspection welcome - delivery Australia-wide at the buyer's expense. It's a stunning car to own and drive! I will take the best offer over $40k within the next 3-4 weeks-time – or I will be taking it with me to the UK when we move!
