how much is a jag v12 worth

[joukaishou813924]

I found a 74 jag xj12 for sale back home for $600 and was trying to decode if its worth buying and shipping, so far I think it is

 

[Toad]

It's debatable about how much they're worth but you better be very good at electronics, very good!

Toad

 

[PA41]

It's debatable about how much they're worth but you better be very good at electronics, very good!

Toad

Yeah--I believe the English electronics Guru that wired up those cars was nick named --"The Prince of Darkness"


Wish I'da thought of that..

PA41

 

[Unkl Ian]

A sbc swap would be worth looking at.
http://jagsthatrun.com/
Unless you like banging your head against the wall.

 

[moronthethrottle]

I guess the proper question is, "If parted out, will I be able to get my money back out of it?" Answer is, probably. IRS is worth something, salvage some other misc parts and you'll come out OK (if you give up on it). Check sites like "jag-lovers" for other possibilities and prices for used parts.

The enemy of the V12 engine is heat-they just couldn't keep 'em cool enough under those long low bonnets, resulting in warped or cracked heads/gaskets/etc. I have the book from the site that Unkl Ian posted. It makes everything look pretty simple...I haven't done the conversion yet, though.

As far as "prince of darkness"....true, but I've found most problems can be solved by simply cleaning up the contacts-time consuming, but much cheaper than having to buy new parts.

 

[joukaishou813924]

YOur all talking about a wiring nightmare, but being a 74 it comes with some side-draft carbs.

 

[earthman]

Donor car for an awesome speedster

 

[joukaishou813924]

Or I was thinking my lincoln