GSL-SE-Type Jaguar?
11-18-08, 09:37 PM
#1
GSL-SE-Type Jaguar?
This this is beautiful!! I would definately rock this!! (in another color)
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/08...ica-based.html
(I uploaded the pics here because the original site seems to be blocking the linking of the pics)
The only common ground between the mid-80’s first generation Mazda RX-7 and the late 60’s Jaguar E-Type is the front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive layout. But that seemed a good enough base for this old chap to create a unique replica of the stunning Jaguar E-Type Convertible using the chassis and the 135Hp strong Wankel rotary engine of a 1985 Mazda RX-7 (FB, 3rd Series). Even though the Rotary powered E-Type might lack the… *****-like analogies of the original Brit model, the fiberglass body is pretty detailed and you may fool some people. Plus, you’ll get a kick out of the looks on everybody’s faces when they hear the rotary engine scream. The RX-7 E-Type Convertible was sold on e-Bay a couple of days ago for $16,000 or 12,250 EUR. -More images after the jump
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/08...ica-based.html
(I uploaded the pics here because the original site seems to be blocking the linking of the pics)
Last edited by Directfreak; 11-19-08 at 11:08 PM.
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11-19-08, 08:41 PM
#13
aint a rotor aint a motor
one day I will put a 20B into a S1 XJ6 coupe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
theres only 2 things stopping me at the moment
cash
and finding a S1 XJ6 coupe for cheap enough to want to gut it!!!!!!!
theres only 2 things stopping me at the moment
cash
and finding a S1 XJ6 coupe for cheap enough to want to gut it!!!!!!!
01-02-09, 05:25 AM
#23
The XKE is the pinnacle of British classic cars from the 60s. They are at the top of my all time favorites list. There was even a gal that drove one to my high school, soooo jealous, but her daddy had money.
Only issue I might have with the conversion is it lacks XKE suspension, which was so far ahead of it's time. Independent rear suspension with disc brakes mounted on the half shafts, coil overs, yadda yadda yadda. It would look better with the original wire wheels.
Like it or not, the work is excellant and he's a rotary lover, give him some credit. That banana yellow was one of the more popular oem colors.
Only issue I might have with the conversion is it lacks XKE suspension, which was so far ahead of it's time. Independent rear suspension with disc brakes mounted on the half shafts, coil overs, yadda yadda yadda. It would look better with the original wire wheels.
Like it or not, the work is excellant and he's a rotary lover, give him some credit. That banana yellow was one of the more popular oem colors.
