A thing of beauty

[mezy]

This just turned up on Ebay today, just shy of 36 big ones, darn this thing gives me a stiffy

Jaguar Kougar Hillclimb Special, 3.8XK, Exceptional!



Exceptional, well known, and well regarded, Jaguar Kougar Hillclimb Special.

The Kougar was from the mind of Rick Stevens, the esteemed racing driver and engineering mastermind. This particular example, build No.42, was reportedly completed by Rick Stevens himself with a handmade, aluminium, nose cone, bonnet, grille and polished cycle wings, evoking the golden age of the 1950s ‘rocket’ racers.

Previously owned by Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sports Car Magazine, the car was used mainly for hillclimbs by the previous owner, and it’s therefore fitted with an MSA-Certified roll-bar. The current owner has enjoyed the car for fast road use. This is not a car for shy and retiring types, as she attracts huge attention wherever she goes.

 

[JPSmit]

gorgeous, and RE: your response TMI

 

[mezy]

Bit more information, not a sunday driver by any stretch

Specification, in brief, as follows:

• - 3.8L XK jaguar engine, with dyno evidence of 230 bhp.
• - Tripple Dellorto carburettors.
• - 5-speed Getrag, manual, transmission.
• - Jaguar rear axle with Limited Slip Differential.
• - Adjustable Spax suspension.
• - Spoked wire wheels shod with a full set of Avon CZ66 tyres.
• - MSA-Certified roll-bar, with invoice and guide.
• - Circuit exhaust.
• - Compact cabin with black quilted seats and red carpets.
• - Full tonneau covers.
• - Fire extinguisher.
• - Currently fitted with “comfort” road, seat belts, but 4-point harness belts included.
• - Engine turned dashboard, with period instruments.
• - Wire-spoked Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel.
• - Brooklands aero screens.

First registered in January 1982, YCD 244, is registered as an Historic vehicle, and as such is MOT and Tax exempt.

She wears attractive grey paintwork, with racing roundels and contrasting red wheels. Modified with aluminium bonnet, nose cone, polished cycle wings and Jaguar grill.



Not fitted, but included are:

• - Original, LOUD, exhausts.
• - 4-point harness belts.
• - Single, driver only, chrome roll-hoop.
• - Headrest for MSA roll-bar.
• - Wrap round windscreen.

 

[mctriumph]

Oh MG! total sex with 4 wheels ....
I hate to lust too much over exotic iron, a friend of mine owns the one off "Arnold" and races it
vintage. Its based on a 58 Tr3, hand done alloy body in the look of a C type Jag. Gets invited to all the
big time shows around the country. He picked it up for 50K 10 years back. Too cool.
Mad dog