This is what I swapped My Jaguar 3.5 Saloon featured in Part 3 of this Series for ( to my eternal regret!)
This Bike is mentioned in my ;So you want to be a Rockstar? series !
Previous articles on Jaguars:-
https://steemit.com/cars/@awgbibb/chronicles-of-alan-cars-i-have-owned-loved-jaguars
https://steemit.com/cars/@awgbibb/chronicles-of-alan-cars-i-have-owned-loved-jaguars-part-2
https://steemit.com/cars/@awgbibb/chronicles-of-alan-cars-i-have-owned-loved-jaguars-part-3
https://steemit.com/cars/@awgbibb/chronicles-of-alan-cars-i-have-owned-loved-jaguars-part-4
When Wayne was about a year Old Chris and I went to The Coast , Durban - Margate Area in the Coombs MK2.
Our first trip away with a Baby so we probably took too many items with?, I kept the Jag just under 3500 rpm in Overdrive top which corresponded to 85MPH and about 28 MPG, anything over 3500rpm it would hit the Racing Camshafts Hard , run like the Devil , but drop to 8mpg in return?
My Mom's Sister Pat and her Husband Ron stayed on The Bluff in Durban and were very Happy to see our Beautiful Boy ( no exaggeration)
Ron an Ex Hot Rodder was very excited to be taken around his area at a ridiculous Speed in My Black Jaguar.
We had a Wonderful Holiday , and on the Way Back Chris and Wayne were asleep ( I enjoy driving at night ) and I was flying along at 130MPH , slowing down to 100mph for bends , that car went around bends as though it was on rails!
Pretty Much , the Ultimate MK 2 with a Jaguar Engine!
I had given one of my MK1 Bodies to my Dad , fitted MK2 Suspension all around, wider rear track and Disc Brakes all around
He fitted a Chrysler V8 engine in it with an Auto Box, pulled really well! Made the mistake of letting My Mother Drive it to the Shops! ( will save that for another Story)
Here is a V8 engined Mk2 !
While this was taking place I was busy with another project at My Dad's house as well! More on that later.
Please enjoy my continuing Autobiography!
All Videos , courtesy of YouTube.
The MK 2 starts to be a favourite for me as well. I did read several articles and Wow ; Very impressive car.
Elegant, powerful and what a beauty.
Thanks dor sharing again
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Wow! Those are some real stunners! Can just imagine cruising The Bluff in one of those.
Thanks for sharing!!
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@awgbibb very beautiful and stunning Jaguar car. it is really a luxury car.
want to ask that is it available in sports car?
The XK 150 was the Sports Model at that time ( predecessor to the E-Type)
You have a lot of things to share man and in this case the cars you owned are a perfect representation of your style, about cars i love the strong body of MK2 i want to hear its engine now. Regards sir
Old cars have own "soul". They look differently, it's up to you to choose.
Hi @awgbibb, I liked this your autobiographic post. I think it's a great idea to do such post where you turn your feelings about memories into words and share with the world. I also liked your style of writing and formatting in particular. All the videos, textual content, photos and headlines seem at their right places. You're an artist .
Can't wait to see the next post specially the video of your mother driving it to the shops. :D I guess, it would be funny video.
Keep sharing, caring, entertaining and inspiring the world. The world is always in need of a good laugh for such much negativity in it. Stay awesome. You got my support.
Great Post. Steem On!
Thank You, you wrote a whole post as a comment! Appreciate your kind thoughts!
Hi @awgbibb, I've a special connection with the words. I hope, it was not boring. :)
Not at All.
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You really love jaguar because you have done a post of it before. Nice
Beautiful machines @awgbibb. Thanks for sharing!!!
Great post!
love those cars, thanks for sharing !!
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Nice post @awgbibb i really enjoy watching those videos, thanks for sharing
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Amazing brother ! i'm a fellow car repair guy ^^ Had the pleasure to drive a lot of cars and it feels great <3
Yes it does! Thanks.
Really amazing cars!!!
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jaguar is no doubt a fantastic car and i also love to drive jaguar so powerful cars, nice post and videos, thanks a lot for your work.
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Thx real Nice. I owned none of rhem
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i really enjoy watching those videos, thanks for sharing
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Having a classic Jaguar classic car that has been popular since the time of John F. Kennedy still served as President of America is really a pride, besides not everyone can have it, to take care not all people can, you are very lucky, because this type Jaguar car is very rare on this earth.
There is one standing under our Carport , right now!
wow awesome stuff, I really like the bike a lot.
Cool vintage items
Thanks @awgbibb
Cheers!
Had 3 of those Bikes eventually!
These are just like magic cars, love them a lot.
Not quite a Magic Carpet?
Excellent article and I'm very glad that you again touched on the theme of the Jaguars and I was impressed by your decision to put the engine V8 on the MK2. I can imagine how the power and speed of the car increased and I immediately have a question for you of a technical nature, as the transmission has behaved with this engine, maybe I will decide on such an experiment in the future. Thank you @awgbibb
This was done quite a long time ago, it was a Chrysler 318 Cubic Inch Motor with a 2 Speed Push Button Auto Box, Went very well and had no Gearbox Problems. Had an Auto Fluid Cooler in front of the Motors Radiator , with Electric Fan.
Beautiful cars, I liked. resteem
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oh wow that is so superb :D
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@awgbibb your post is Amazing // resteem
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beautiful cars indeed @awgbibb, the videos are also so enjoyable to watch.
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hello, @awgbibb
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Nice post, fantastic car! Universal beauty.
Wow beautiful car @awgbibb
They are!
Hey @awgbibb
My dear friend...wonderful collection of jaguar cars...I really like cars....I think our vehicle is our life style...
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True!
I would like to drive one of these "outdated" cars one day. I will probably not, but what would be the life without dreams:-))
One needs Dreams!
Enjoyed ! Its so refreshing to read your post.
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You seem to be a die hard fan of Jaguar Cars. I really appreciate it.
Loved those old ones!
very nice jaguar cars and fantastic videos.Thanks for sharing this
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amazing cars collection good history for read.
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beautiful cars and powerful machines @awgbibb
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You have a fairly diverse autobiography, very interesting. Thank you.
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hmm...taking a cue from me and leaving the reader in suspense? I'll be honest, awgbibb, I would not be in the back seat of your car sleeping at 130 mph :)
jaguare the amazing car.
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impressive article of best classical car experience.nice work @awgbibb
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I am a real fan of automobiles especially classic ones. And the one which you have is really a classic car. This is why I pursued Mechanical Engineer and completed it. You had an excellent car. I would have never swapped it coz I am a bigger for of four wheels than 2 wheels. The bike is a good one tho. Classic too
V8 engine!!!. That is definitely a good one for power. I am waiting for your next post. Already following you
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Wow great video and fantastic jaguar cars,
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Have a nice day
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Superb and wonderful old jaguar car collections engine post @awgbibb
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@awgbibb - Oh my goodness Sir, you had a wonderful collection of classical cars & once my father told me Jaguar is for luxury people.... I don't know why he said that, but in my country those are high priced.... Love your experience & nice you decided to share it Sir.... Therefore, I wish to ReSteem your post.
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Those were quite Old even then!
Amazing cars collection..
For your post propagation.
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Amazing machines @awgbibb.
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NICE CARS
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fantastic car video collection.
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Jaguar keeps impressing me day after a day
William Lyons had an eye for style!
great one @awgbibb
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