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March 9th, 2008, 01:19 PM
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Rep Power: 0  |  modernised classic cars Can somebody help me finding companies that modernise classic car? I am looking something like what is described in the top gear's episode 5 season 6 with the modernised Jaguar e-type (modern cooling, suspension, breaks etc). Thanx a lot |
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March 9th, 2008, 01:27 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | The company James May talked about when testing the modernized XJ-S http://www.kwengineering.org/ They do Jags. XJs and XJ-Ss |
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March 9th, 2008, 01:31 PM
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Rep Power: 49   | There's a few floating about - Knowles-Wilkins Engineering updates the XJS and XJ6/12. I'm afraid I can't think of any others at the moment, a quick google should bring up something.
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March 9th, 2008, 02:10 PM
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| Ibiza-Proll  Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Germany Age: 22 Posts: 2,317
Car: SEAT Ibiza LPG ;) Rep Power: 65 | Carlsson built 5 SL300 Gullwings with SL55 AMG hardware for some sheikh...I so want one  (
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March 9th, 2008, 02:18 PM
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Car: Whichever of the cars we have at home... Rep Power: 24  | There is a company in the UK that specializes in restoring E-types, Clarkson had one as his #1 in his move "Top 100", and it was featured in the DB5 vs E-type classic test on Top Gear some years ago. Just one word of warning though, they are very expensive... Anyway, the company in question is Eagle E-types
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March 9th, 2008, 03:58 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | Quote:
"It's a bit like owning a 15th century house: you keep the thatched roof, you keep the leaded glass, but you fit modern central heating, you have one of those smeg fridges. Of course you do, come on!" But SL55 base in 300SL body is changing the Gullwings character. You are left with original looks only Wouldn't replica body do just fine if the classic looks is all they want. I reckon those Carlsson Gullwings are awesome though. | |
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March 9th, 2008, 07:10 PM
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| Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients.   Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 04:48 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,920
Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 113     | Tucker: http://www.robidaconcepts.com/page/page/2135517.htm http://www.robidaconcepts.com/page/page/1918153.htm Volvo: http://www.robidaconcepts.com/page/page/1918175.htm Gimmie!
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March 9th, 2008, 08:51 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | thank you for your answers.. this E-type is so desirable but nothing like these Carlsson Gullwings that you described...nothing better than those looks with modern technology. I really don't know what is best though..To be logical and buy an indifferent looking modern car or to be a complete lunatic and give all your money to those beauties?  |
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March 9th, 2008, 11:53 PM
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Car: '86 Jaguar XJ40, '79 Series 2 Jaguar XJ12 Rep Power: 8 | These guys are my favourites, only problem is that they're in kiwi land. http://www.beacham-jaguar.co.nz They do all sorts, E-Types, Mk II, ect.m adding the modern supercharged V8's into them, and making them even more mouthwatering.   
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March 10th, 2008, 12:17 AM
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| Cigar Smoking Man  Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 02:02 AM Location: A-Town, Illinois. Age: 33 Posts: 5,000
Car: MY07 G11 WRX-TR WRB. Rep Power: 87 | That Tucker...wow...that could have been a hot rod straight from the 1950's!
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March 10th, 2008, 12:44 PM
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Car: Whichever of the cars we have at home... Rep Power: 24 | PS Autoarts has specialized in taking relatively new 911s (mostly 964s) and turning them into 60s style 911s, and Carrera RS 2,7...     -002.jpg)
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