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Solved - MJW #282 - Grocott Jaguar 1959
« on: February 13, 2011, 03:06:37 PM »
What car is this?
Who built it and what car was it based on?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 03:11:52 PM »
I wonder if the experts have an idea about this?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 03:49:41 PM »
I don't. But is it French?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 03:56:58 PM »
British built based on Citroen DS?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2011, 04:03:02 PM »
Not French or based on a Citroen.
However it is British

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2011, 05:19:50 AM »
Pros?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2011, 05:40:35 AM »
Looks a bit Rover-based to me?
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2011, 05:50:01 AM »
It's not Rover but it is based on a car of similar quality

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2011, 07:37:18 AM »
Jaguar?
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2011, 07:48:00 AM »
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2011, 09:27:40 AM »
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?

I'd hazard a guess it was based on an early XJ6/12;
still looking for who might have built it...
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2011, 09:52:01 AM »
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?

I'd hazard a guess it was based on an early XJ6/12;
still looking for who might have built it...
It's earlier than an XJ6/12 and I believe the Jaguar base was heavily modified.
Anyway, I'll lock it for you to give you a chance to see if you can find the answer.

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2011, 08:43:57 AM »
Thanks woodinsight.
Perhaps it's based on a Mk1 2.4/3.4 then?
Anycase I've drawn a complete blank searching for it so best if you open it up again to give others a chance!
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2011, 11:19:23 AM »
No, it's not based on a Mk 1.
Open to all again.

Another view -

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2011, 11:21:19 AM »
based on a XK120?


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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2011, 11:22:20 AM »
based on a XK120?


Not based on that model

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2011, 11:23:47 AM »
XK 140 ?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 11:27:13 AM »
Is it based on a Mk X?
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2011, 11:29:35 AM »
The dash looks like it's from a Mk9.

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2011, 11:34:22 AM »
Sorry folks, it's not based on an XK140, Mk X or Mk IX

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2011, 11:36:09 AM »
Based on a XK 150?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #21 on: March 02, 2011, 12:09:12 PM »
S-Type?
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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #22 on: March 02, 2011, 12:33:18 PM »
Not an XK150 or an S-Type.

Okay, I'm going to award a point for whoever guesses what the base model Jaguar of this car is and another one to who can complete the story of this unusual car.

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #23 on: March 02, 2011, 12:36:21 PM »
An MKII?

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Re: MJW #282
« Reply #24 on: March 02, 2011, 12:55:53 PM »
C-Type?
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