What do you do with an old Jaguar XJ? Drive it around stock? Restore it and put it in your garage for when they finally go up in price? Or do you power it with a Chevy LT1, lift it, and then hoon in some dirt? That is what the seller of the Jagwar did […]
It isn’t hard to find a good classic for cheap, but it is hard to find a V12 powered car with a targa style soft top with a roll hoop…what is this???!? This is one of 3864 examples of the Jaguar XJ that was converted by Tickford Ltd into a targa style thing and it […]
The Jeep Cherokee XJ is a classic 4×4 SUV that has stood the test of time. This XJ is equipped with the tried and true 4.0L inline-six engine, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain may not be the most fuel efficient, but it’s more than capable of getting you where you need to […]
This next Jaguar reminds me of those cool Baur Targa conversions of mid 80s BMWs, and at first I guessed that Karosserie Baur might have had something to do with the quasi fixed convertible roof setup (ask the guys at Baurspotting for more deets!), but the custom work was done on a body in white […]
The series three generation of the legendary Jaguar XJ platform was produced from 1979 through 1992…but it was mostly a cosmetic reboot of the previous car. Internet legend says that the new styling was designed by Pininfarina, but they did not make a coupe version as it was only available as a sedan. Lucky for […]
The trick with a turbocharger is to make the compressor (that is the cold intake size) big enough that it flows the desired air you need to make your power target and the turbine small enough that it spools at a reasonable rpm (before your engine blows up…for instance). Or…you could just strap on a […]
The XJ (1983-2001) was all of AMC’s engineering might shoved into a lifted family wagon shape. Jeep sold 3 million of these things during their two decade production run, so you have plenty to choose from, but the one you want is going to be equipped with a 4.0 liter AMC inline-6 and isn’t rusting from the bottom. Today’s example is fortunate enough to be equipped with that sweet inline-6 and a manual gearbox, plus it has the Chief trim, which means you get to enjoy the plaid-pattern cloth interior upholstery and none of the silly chrome of the higher level trims. Find this 1987 Jeep Cherokee Chief XJ offered for $6,800 in Roseville, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
The series 1 Jaguar XJ was built from 1968 through 1973 with a standard inline-6 engine and an optional V12 (introduced for the 1972 model year). The XJ12 was the “fastest” 4-door car in the world when it was introduced, but keeping one running will make you the “brokest” person on your block…so…swap in a Chevy V8 and cruise into the sunset…or until you IROC V8 siezes and then sell it for pocket change. Find this 1970 Jaguar XJ V8 Swap offered for $2000 in Albany, NY via craigslist.
To the average person muddling through life like a canoer with a golf club for a paddle, an XJ Cherokee Sport is just another old junker. But to people who have their act together, like those with a Yamaha VMAX hooked their canoe, they smile when they see an XJ Sport. The XJ (1983-2001) was all of AMC’s engineering might shoved into a lifted family wagon shape. Jeep sold 3 million of these things during their two decade production run, so you have plenty to choose from, but the one you want is going to be equipped with a 4.0 liter AMC inline-6 and isn’t rusting from the bottom. Find this 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport offered for $7,250 in Cliffside, NJ via craigslist. Tip from Cory.
A Series III Jaguar XJ (1979-1992) is a seriously wicked automobile and it deserves the respect of the automotive community. This includes respect for the splendid inline-6 (or V12) engine that was originally installed in the stately saloon chassis. But there comes a time when maintaining that cantankerous DOHC beast becomes prohibitively expensive and yearly maintenance starts to cost more than the value of the vehicle. This is the time when you pull out the measuring tape and realize that a small block from the General will fit inside…and since you’ve got a GM 3-speed auto as factory transmission…well…it is just a matter of time before your overhead cams are exchanged for pushrod actuated valves inside of a Chevrolet LT1 V8. I figure it this way — until Britain has paid off the debt of two World Wars were we saved their bacon, they’ll have to put up with American hillbillies shoving V8s into their fancy Jags. Sounds fair to me, but I’m not sure if Jeremy Clarkson would agree. Find this 1986 Jaguar XJ6 offered for $5,500 in Irvine, CA via craigslist.