Jaguar

Driver: Mom
Make: Jaguar
Model: CJX
Year: 1976
Engine Type: Chevy Crate 350 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Color: White/Brown Leather
Type: Four Door Sedan
Known History: About 20 years ago someone converted the engine to a Chevy V8. Sadly, the rear engine mount is tearing loose. Consequently the engine is hanging very low, the transmission is awry and hard to shift and the universal joint behind the transmission grinds against the frame on bumpy roads. We suspect the previous owner knew this because he cut out a small piece of the frame under the universal joint so the car wouldn’t make noise during our test drive. Fixing the engine mount will not be difficult, only requiring an hour or two with a welder once the engine is jacked into place because it is simply a rod from frame to frame attached to the bottom of the engine.
Years Owned: Spring 2010-Present
Work Done: Detailing
Mom’s always wanted a Jaguar and I’d say this car was a great find on dad’s part. Sadly, even before we found the engine mount issue mom and dad all but gave up driving her. Dad said she’s “too fast for the likes of us,” which in my opinion sounds perfect. This beautiful car has great power and is a lot of fun to drive so it’s definitely worth saving. --Henry