XKE The XKE is one of the most cherished European cars of all time. Its shape is considered by many to be ahead of its time, still to this day. Its final two years fall within the smog-era— 1973, 1974. The ’74 version made Time Magazine’s list of the Top 50 Worst Cars of All […]
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Jaguar XJ6
XJ6 The second generation of the XJ6 was bowing for model year 1973. In the U.S., the only body style at this point was a 4-door sedan. Wheelbase was about 109 inches. Curb weight was about 3750lbs. Power disc brakes were standard. It was motivated by a 4.2L I6 with twin 1bbl Stromberg carburetors. It […]
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Jaguar’s long-nose
We have the story of the smog-era Jaguar XJS. Click through to the Euro section, then the Jag section.
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Jaguar XJS
XJS The XJS appeared for the 1976 model year. It sat on a 102 inch wheelbase and featured a long hood/short deck layout with 2 seat or 2+2 seating, depending on availability per year. The steering system was a rack & pinion style with the brakes being 4-wheel disc. Its best known feature was the […]
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DeTomaso Deauville
DeTomaso Deauville This car was made from 1971-1985, straddling either end of the smog-era by two years. Generally not much changed through its model run. Deauville was a mid-to-fullsize car. It sat on a 109 inch wheelbase, with a length of 191 inches, and the curb weight was almost 4300 lbs. The only body style […]
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It tilts open like a Peterbilt!
It’s the Jaguar XKE. See it HERE.
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