would you suggest the purchase of an 1976 XJC?

[aston67]

I love the car looks but heard horror stories...

any advice?

thanks

A67

[GavinPearson]

If the car can be inspected and is sound then I'd say go for it.

Mechanically it is basically an XJ-S so you can get spares, however I should imagine getting unique coupe parts would be a challenge.

[job38]

Like one of these?
This is a 1976 Daimler Double Six, which I believe is the same as an XJC





It statred life as a 5.7 V12, its now around 6.1.
Complete strip down, galvanized body, re-trimmed interior.

I absolutely adore this car!
I get the chance to spend a week or so in it every few months just give her some exercise.
For a classic its pretty reliable, a few electrical gremlins now and then.
At 10mpg its no daily runner

The ride quality and smoothness of the engine are a revelation and make modern cars appear archaic in comparison.

Find a good one and fall in love

[aston67]

Indeed, that's the one.

I'd love one in BRGreen with tan interior...

the vinyl roof is not of my taste but this is no major concern

would go for a 12 cylinders

[aston67]

is there a reference book, magazine, group of XJC owners I can refer to?

any idea about prices?

good dealers (I mean really good!) that one can trust?

thank you very much

A67

[a8hex]

aston67 said:

is there a reference book, magazine, group of XJC owners I can refer to?

any idea about prices?

good dealers (I mean really good!) that one can trust?

thank you very much

A67

You might try www.jag-lovers.org I'm sure they will have a forum on the XJ which will also cover the XJC.

Beautiful cars, I've always fancied one. One of the blokes at the local Jag Enthusiasts club meetings I went to a few weeks ago had a lovely V12.

[Prof Beard]

One of best looking coupes ever made IMHO.

Engines both 6 and 12 should be ok if they have been cared for. But they are very prone to rust and any prospective purchase should be carefully looked at. This is in many ways a series 2 XJ and build quality was not high.

[aston67]

I would like to point out that I would like to modernize the car.

I imagine some of you will be upset by this but I wonder if it would be possible to fit better brakes, suspensions and a modern Jaguar engine.

Is it doable or sci-fi?

thanks!

A67

[job38]

I love the idea, but be prepared for very, very big bills.

You are I'm sure aware of companies like www.beacham-jaguar.co.nz/
Although this is the extreme end, just imagine an XJC with XJR engine, and running gear!

My suggestion would be to upgrade the brakes and suspension, but leave the V12 engine alone.
It has more than enough torque and the silky smoothness is part of the Jaguarness.

Or, something we considered was, manual box, roll cage and go hill climb route

[aston67]

thank you for the tip. Since I saw what KWE could do on an XJS I have been intrigued by the idea. Gorgeous line with a modern heart!

A67

[cml]

Well isn't it funny how things go round. I posted this link

XJ12C restoration

On another forum. Have a look. The chap has done a superb job. The one thing I think he used a lot of was money. And probably time too. Got lots of those? Then no worries, anything can be achieved...

I've always wanted one and you can find drivable examples about for reasonable money (£2-4,000). However they are rapidly rusting and big bills can't be far away for these. They are the rarest of the modern Jaguars. Please rescue one!

I always fancied Steed's from the New Avengers: it had great big Broadspeed bodywork and front air dam and no bumper. It looked the business. LJK from Car magazine (ask your dad) picked it as the best car in the world in about 1978 (although he wanted a manual version).

[job38]

Good site, thats an awful lot of work

Great end result though

My friend who owns the Daimler Double Six (XJC) in the photos at the start of the post may consider offers if anyone is seriously interested.

[aston67]

love that car....

thanks for the links, really appreciated

A67

[cardigankid]

It is a genuinely beautiful and rare car, whether you get the 4.2 or 5.3 V12. Steed's XJ-C was iconic. Take advice and be really careful but go for it.

[job38]

A little googling revealed this:

www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t405556.html

[aston67]

the Broadspeed is the second British muscle car together with the Aston V8 Vantage. A real brute

Any idea about prices for an XJC then? according to condition...

good serious dealers or better go to private sellers (after inspection of course)

TIA

A67

[deadslow]

[quote=aston67
good dealers (I mean really good!) that one can trust?

[/quote]

Have you spoken to www.roberthughes.co.uk/ ?

He sources a lot of nice older jags.