Business took me to Michigan, so a visit to RCR was worked into the schedule. The Jaguar XJ13 is an intriguing car, so it provided the basis for the visit.
Although only one XJ13 was built by Jaguar, its history is intriguing. Perhaps if it had been given a different number designation it would not have been plagued by such bad luck. Nonetheless, as a reproduction it interests me because:
1. The body lines are classis Jaguar. A bit like an XKE with the passenger and engine compartments switched.
2. The notion of a 12 cylinder is interesting.
3. It is an open top car, although a targa top can be fabricated.
4. The seating position is a bit more upright, more like a Cobra than a GT40
5. It has a boot (trunk) with a fair amount of practical space
6. The classis details, like all those rivets on the body, the louvers on the hood, add to the vintage look
7. The cabin has a bit more space, which should make for a nice highway cruiser
Fran had a partially completed body which he rolled out for our inspection. Nice.
With this car you won’t likely ever see yourself coming or going. It is a rare one.
Gotta’ have a project. This looks like a good one. . . .
Although only one XJ13 was built by Jaguar, its history is intriguing. Perhaps if it had been given a different number designation it would not have been plagued by such bad luck. Nonetheless, as a reproduction it interests me because:
1. The body lines are classis Jaguar. A bit like an XKE with the passenger and engine compartments switched.
2. The notion of a 12 cylinder is interesting.
3. It is an open top car, although a targa top can be fabricated.
4. The seating position is a bit more upright, more like a Cobra than a GT40
5. It has a boot (trunk) with a fair amount of practical space
6. The classis details, like all those rivets on the body, the louvers on the hood, add to the vintage look
7. The cabin has a bit more space, which should make for a nice highway cruiser
Fran had a partially completed body which he rolled out for our inspection. Nice.
With this car you won’t likely ever see yourself coming or going. It is a rare one.
Gotta’ have a project. This looks like a good one. . . .