Finished from the factory in silver, the body was reportedly repainted its current shade of red in the 1990s. Exterior features include a vented hood, chrome bumpers with overriders, and twin side mirrors. The rear hatch weatherstripping was replaced in April 2021. The windshield washer nozzles are disconnected, and the seller notes imperfect passenger-side door fit, paint bubbles inside the fuel filler compartment and near the data plate, dull finish on the rear bumper, a scratch on the…
Finished from the factory in silver, the body was reportedly repainted its current shade of red in the 1990s. Exterior features include a vented hood, chrome bumpers with overriders, and twin side mirrors. The rear hatch weatherstripping was replaced in April 2021. The windshield washer nozzles are disconnected, and the seller notes imperfect passenger-side door fit, paint bubbles inside the fuel filler compartment and near the data plate, dull finish on the rear bumper, a scratch on the rear hatch glass, and chips on the windshield
Chrome-finished 15″ wire-spoke wheels wear earless knock-offs and are mounted with older 185-width Michelin X redstripe tires that should be replaced due to age. Replacement control arm bushings, ball joints, shocks, and rear suspension mounts were fitted in 2015. The power steering system has been removed, and the brake booster and master cylinder were replaced in 2021.
The front bucket seats are said to have been re-covered in tan leather upholstery in the 1990s, and the cabin features a matching center console and door panels. Interior equipment includes an Optimus cassette radio, lap belts, and rocker switches for the accessories. According to the seller, the interior dome light does not illuminate when the doors open and the rear window defroster and clock are inoperable.
A wood-rimmed Nardi three-spoke steering wheel fronts a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer that was modified to accommodate the electronic ignition system. The five-digit odometer shows 83k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 4.2-liter straight-six was rebuilt, blueprinted, and re-bored in 2021. The crankshaft, valves, and seats were re-machined, the rear main seal, bearings, and seals were replaced, and the engine was fitted with Isky Racing camshafts, Hepolite domed pistons, a silicone rear main seal, and an aftermarket exhaust manifold. Additional work performed during current ownership has included installation of a 123ignition electronic ignition system, spin-off oil filter, and triple Weber carburetors, along with replacement of the clutch, starter, alternator, fuel sump, and radiator fans. An oil change was conducted in June 2022. Photos of compression test results are included in the gallery, and indicate readings between 160 and 169 psi across all six cylinders.
Engine stamping 7R12974-9 is viewable above.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The clutch release cylinder was replaced in 2015.
The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists factory colors and serial numbers along with a build date of August 6, 1970 and original distribution through British Leyland of New York.