I have too many projects and I keep not getting to this one. It's just in the way. Here's the thread I had on it: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/the-big-british-boat-with-a-blower-2005-jaguar-super-v8/200426/page1/
It was an amazing car when new. Basically it's an XJR engine and brakes in the long-wheelbase XJ chassis, on the softer non-R air suspension. The chauffer model, with tv's in the headrests, tray tables in the seat backs, reclining heated rear seats, integrated sunshades on every window, adaptive cruise control from 20 yrs ago, etc. $90k msrp in 2005. Ran when parked in garage 1.5 years ago. Needs a radiator installed. Wasn't overheated, just had a crack at the top corner by the hose fitting. Have replacement radiator. Haven't installed it yet. Yes, this is as ridiculous as it sounds. It was the project lowest on my priority list for 2 years and I need to admit it's time to pull the plug. Doesn't really have a place in my fleet. It was neat at first - the power, ride, and luxury features throughout are amazing, but nothing about my current driving or racing habits are favorable to a 390 hp land barge that gets 20 mpg on premium.
Probably needs a battery by now - current one was new in 2022 but then sat since 2023. I'm hoping to start checking on details like this soon and will update the thread accordingly. There's evidence of a rear main seal leak but no idea how bad it is or is not as I have not driven the car very much. Trans shifted fine when I did drive it. Air suspension worked normally when i last drove it. The LF suspension has a clunk/noise like it probably needs a control arm bushing somewhere. The interior is really great except i think the headliner was starting to delaminate - will have to check on this later. All the electronic stuff worked when last used, every last bit of it. Around 150k miles.
The sunroof leaks, or rather, the interior gets wet if it is parked outside in heavy rain and the sunroof drain tubes are the assumed culprit.
Title is currently PA Salvage Certificate due to it being a theft recovery. In PA it will need to undergo an enhanced inspection to be titled for the road again, which is relatively simple since it's not a crash/damage repair. For other states you are responsible for your own research on this subject.
Located near Reading PA. I'm hoping someone may want it super cheap as-is so I don't have to take the time to get the new radiator in. It would be amazing to get $1000 for it but MAKE AN OFFER.
I'll try to add more photos as time allows but this is the current situation. It's a very luxurious british table in the garage. And it deserves better than that.
