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June 1 2021

Hyper-S V8: 1985 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Classic Chevy V8, Hyper-S, Jaguar, V8 Swap, XJS 3

I hate to see another Jaguar XJS ruined with a cheap Chevy V8 swap…but this one isn’t as bad as the typical small block with slushbox setup because it has a 5-speed manual. The under hood wiring could using some cleaning up, but the giant aluminum radiator/fan shroud seems purpose built and the Hyper-S body kit is interesting because there is some history behind a fellow name Paul Hands who built some Hyper Jags back in the day, there was even a Hyper Register alive at some point in time, but it seems gone now. Anyway, find this 1985 Jaguar XJS offered for $8,500 in Albany, NY via craigslist. Tip from Cory.

April 10 2021

LT1 V8 Powered: 1990 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Modern Classic British, Chevy V8, Jaguar, LT1, LT1 Swap, XJS 1

The Jaguar XJS was one of the prettiest things to ever grace the roads in the 20th century. Sure, it wasn’t as drop-dead gorgeous as the E-Type it replaced, but it conformed to safety and crash standards that mutilated the good looks of many other vehicles and the XJS survived with only a few changes over an impressive 21 year lifespan. Production of the Malcolm Sayer and Doug Thorpe designed 2+2 started in 1975, had a minor makeover in 1982, and a more significant re-design in 1992 and the last cars left the factory in 1996. Today’s example is one of the last of the pre-Ford takeover cars and is even more ANTI-Ford with an injection of Chevy’s LT1 V8 under the hood. Seems like a lot of car for the asking price if you ask me…and you did ask, right? Find this 1990 Jaguar XJS offered for $7900 in Stoughton, WI via craigslist.

December 2 2020

Shift-it-yourself: 1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible

DailyTurismo Modern Classic 5-speed, British, Convertible, Jaguar, Manual, XJS 9

I don’t like posting cars that are “expensive” and this next car is no cheap and depreciated luxury barge…but…BUT…it features the second most beautiful shape from Jaguar (first is the E-Type…hands down) and it is equipped with the rarely-seen-on-this-side-of-the-ocean manual gearbox. This is a combo that is hard to beat. Find this 1993 Jaguar XJS offered for $25,000 near Houston, TX via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

November 3 2020

GTO Powered: 1989 Jaguar XJS V8 Swap

DailyTurismo Modern Classic Chevy V8, GTO, Jaguar, Swap, V8 Swap, XJS 2

There are two types of V8 swapped Jaguars out there roaming around the streets. The first is the carburetor fed Chebby 350 powered versions — these are built by sellers who are sick of paying crazy Jag V12 maintenance costs and can be fun. The second type of swap is the paradigm presented by KWE Cars, which is where you upgrade and make the entire package better with technology and a steady stream of cash. The sell claims $40k to convert it and if that is true, then paying less than $15k is a smokin deal. Find this 1989 Jaguar XJS V8 Swap offered for $14,500 in Wickenburg, AZ via craigslist.

February 18 2020

Tom Wilkenshaw Racing Kit: 1990 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Uncategorized British, Jaguar, Racing, Tom Wilkenshaw, TWR, XJ-S, XJS 14

I haven’t made up my mind about this next car…so I’m going to post it and let you guys tell me if it is right on the money or a bridge too far. Anyway, the background behind this car is that back in the 80s the management at Jaguar didn’t want to spend the money […]

January 1 2019

Cadillac V8 Swap: 1977 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Uncategorized Cadillac, Jaguar, New Years, V8 Swap, XJS 21

Happy New Year to everyone — enjoy the opportunity to remake yourself with a new beach body, new hairdo, or new car. Beach bod is going to require too much time at the gym, and your hairline has receded into last decade, so a car it is!! Find this 1977 Jaguar XJS offered for sale or […]

December 18 2018

The V12 Days of XMas: 1985 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Uncategorized British, Jaguar, V12, XJ-S, XJS 14

The Jaguar V12 engine was launched in 1971 for the E-Type road car, but the design was originally created for the mad XJ13 LeMans racer. A few years later, the engine was stuffed into the Malcolm Sayer/Doug Thorpe designed XJS…and MANY years later you can get one for the price of a years worth of […]

October 25 2018

GRR8KAT: 1991 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Uncategorized British, Jaguar, XJS 6

The Jaguar XJS was a luxury grand tourer that survived with only a few changes over an impressive 21 year lifespan. Production of the Malcolm Sayer and Doug Thorpe designed 2+2 started in 1975, had a minor makeover in 1982, and a more significant re-design in 1992 and the last cars left the factory in […]

October 26 2017

Jaguaint: 1980 Jaguar XJS with LT1 V8 6-Speed

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 6-speed, Jaguar, LT1, Repeat Offender, V8 Swap, XJS 3

Last week we posted a few questionable Jaguar machines that had been Chevified with a carburetor fed small block mated to a TH350 slushbox, but today I’ve got a fuel injected Jaguaro with a 6-speed manual box…but you’ve seen this car before when it sold for something above $7k. Find this 1980 Jaguar XJS with […]

October 20 2017

V8 Powered: 1976 Jaguar XJS

DailyTurismo Uncategorized British, Jaguar, V8, V8 Swap, XJS 4

DT’s resident pirate and logo guru Kaibeezy always keeps an eye open (the eye that isn’t covered by the patch…I think) for good used XJS Jags, but would he drive one that didn’t have a big monster V12 under the hood? Maybe…but only if he could smell the salt air in an open top. Find […]

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