Hi GuysThe interesting thing to me when reading the Classifieds is the variation in price the “real” TDs range from $15k ish to over $30k. With the real thing obviously a great deal depends upon condition the quality of any restoration work etc etc. But where do we as TDR owners stand just how are they valued, by the same rules, quality of the wor…[Read more]

Congratulations on the new car and welcome to this crazy world of custom replicas. My own SS100 story was a sad one.  In 91 I was teaching College in Essex in the UK and one of my evening students told me about this convertible car he found in the woods near his home. He also stated that it had huge chrome headlamps. Interest peaked i made him…[Read more]

Hi guysAnother E type pic from the UK, this was taken at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire around 89 I think. I worked there at the time so basically had as much track time as I wished. This car is definitely one that I miss. Also one of the first that the Ex Mrs  sold out from under me.  Fun time memories looking at the pics again.  The TDr is as muc…[Read more]

How about the old Datsun/Nissan 240/280 engine with a 5 speed behind it, these are cheap and plentyfull with a lot of tuning goodies around too! Finding a Jaguar motor is the easy part, finding a manual transmission is the hard and expensive part. John

Hi Bill, This looks like something else we have in common, I’ve have a lot of E types but never a silver one. I think I’ve had at least one of every other colour they made over the years. Regards John the brit

Hi Guys.About 2 months ago I had my MGB out for a ride in the AZ sunshine. after some 20 miles when the car was running like a watch I was aware of the hood getting larger????? A large bubble formed on the hood, the car still ran fine. I pulled over and turned the car off, placing the key in the cup holder. At that point a fireball came out from…[Read more]

Hi Randall.Just a heads up  in case you need anything else for the british “Tina”. I am retired now but spent many years in the parts biz in the UK. let me know if you need anything I am may be able to save you a few $$$. Just an offer to help.John the Brit.

Hi GuysSome further intel re the huge Jaguar lights on the SS 100. These were lucas units and measured 12″ across the front the model was the P100 lamp. All the kits I have ever seen that us a BIG lamp use a standard 7′ lamp inside a repop 12″ shell. The Suffolk cars etc are a hand made perfect replica, meaning there are the real deal and p…[Read more]

Hi Ed, This view is just ugly,,!!!! Those lights are a mess.

Hi Ed, This view is just ugly,,!!!! Those lights are a mess.

Hi Ed,The sign says that its a Jaguar SS100 Replica, from the front it is a pretty good replica. From the doors back it loses its way as a Jaguar in a huge way. Interesting none the less.

Bill I just pm you, or at least I think I did re real email address. john

That works Bill. Should be some nice back roads too. I wonder if some of the other guys in this part of the world would care to tag along?John

Hi Guy,Like Johnny B I lived in Germany at the time the French had the laws about the Yellow lights. What is more they enforced the law and the Gendarme (sp French po po)  gave on the spot fines. The British military at the time warned everybody about this  you could purchase headlamp sized pieces of yellow film to go over your lights. What f…[Read more]

Hi Bill.After looking up the proposed route I think that would be splendid. Take our time and make an adventure out of every mile. We have a place in Va too so we may stay in the east for a while after our Carlisle experience. (just a thought). Just thinking about the parts we should take with us, if any?  Something to think about and plan over t…[Read more]

Hi GuysI  have done some autocross in the UK and its very different than the parking lot thing you do here. But would love to have a go. Congrats to anyone that drove in anger and finished the day. The interesting part of the results must have been the time differential twixt 46th place vis a vie 47th. Or 1st and 5th etc. John De Brit

Hi BillHell yes its doable. We need to have some fun these days. Just takes a tad of planning.Monocle huh? always wanted one, I already have the cap goggles and gloves.  The wife even says the things are sexy?   She’s from Virginia, maybe its an east coast thing,Regards John De Brit.  

Hi Guys. This is just way to much fun to miss out on. Im retired too so more time for fun. Im also right off 10 so pick me up on the way east! You can just imagine the looks etc we would get driving in convoy all the way East and back. So lets be realistic, wiring, roll cage, suspension, more power (or is there a stock class?) more rubber on each…[Read more]

Hi Rick.I have been deep in thought over this matter and I have come to the conclusion that I will just make up my own harness. It may well cost me a few $$ more but I will be happier with the end result. Maybe we should trade notes as wel move through the process. Two minds working on the same project may well help. Regards John the Brit

Thanks Paul, I appreciate that. John