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1978 Jaguar XJS - LS1 V8 Conversion
$47,000
Seller's Description
I'm pleased to present this beautifully modified 1978 Jaguar XJS.
Fast, reliable, amazing highway cruiser and cheap to maintain !
Having owned a V-12 XJ-C in the past, it was a beautiful car, but the reliability was a constant issue that spoiled the experience for me personally.
Not long after I sold the XJ-C, I came across this beautiful red XJS with amazing performance, reliability and cost effective ownership that I could only dream about.
This XJS has a GM 5.7 LS1 V8 engine swap which has been cammed, re-mapped with "350HP" at the rear wheels. The conversion included a complete new exhaust and extractors fitted, reconditioned gearbox with a stall convertor and 4 Speed B&M shifter, plus many more extras. This is a very powerful car and the engineering conversion was very well done with no expense spared by a gentlemen in SA, before I purchased the car back in 2020 and now located in Melbourne.
This car really turns heads and has only ever been driven on occasional weekends and stored in a garage, the body work and interior is in very nice condition for its age.
Must see to appreciate it.
This XJS is currently on club plates registered in Victoria, and not transferable. I have a new car project and need to make room, hence the reason for the sale.
If you're interested, please call, happy to talk to genuine buyers only - no texts or emails, thanks.
Joe
Fast, reliable, amazing highway cruiser and cheap to maintain !
Having owned a V-12 XJ-C in the past, it was a beautiful car, but the reliability was a constant issue that spoiled the experience for me personally.
Not long after I sold the XJ-C, I came across this beautiful red XJS with amazing performance, reliability and cost effective ownership that I could only dream about.
This XJS has a GM 5.7 LS1 V8 engine swap which has been cammed, re-mapped with "350HP" at the rear wheels. The conversion included a complete new exhaust and extractors fitted, reconditioned gearbox with a stall convertor and 4 Speed B&M shifter, plus many more extras. This is a very powerful car and the engineering conversion was very well done with no expense spared by a gentlemen in SA, before I purchased the car back in 2020 and now located in Melbourne.
This car really turns heads and has only ever been driven on occasional weekends and stored in a garage, the body work and interior is in very nice condition for its age.
Must see to appreciate it.
This XJS is currently on club plates registered in Victoria, and not transferable. I have a new car project and need to make room, hence the reason for the sale.
If you're interested, please call, happy to talk to genuine buyers only - no texts or emails, thanks.
Joe
- Date Listed:12/04/2024
- Last Edited:15/04/2024
- Seller Type:Private seller
- Make:Jaguar
- Model:XJS
- Variant:All Others
- Body Type:Coupe (2 door)
- Year:1978
- Odometer:75000
- Transmission:Automatic
- Drive Train:Rear Wheel Drive
- Fuel Type:Petrol - Leaded
- Colour:Red
- Air conditioning?:Yes
- Is your car registered?:Yes
- Registration number:3513h2
- Registration expiry:1 months - 07/07/2024
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