I just can't make my mind up.....I understand all the comments about wrecking a classic car and all that, but I can't help thinking how funny the looks on peoples faces would be when you blast past them using the modern power and handling.... :)
I've always wondered what it'll look like chopped, two doored and finsished like a 1949 Mercury. If it's done right, it'll look striking. I'm not a big fan of those mirrors either, but I think it'll look better as a 60's period kustom too.
i am getting a jag mk2 or daimler 250 v8 this year and the only thing im doing to it is getting it converted to LPG (as it is for daily use and petrol is so so expensive, u.k)
if you buy a classic car, don't rip 80% of the classic beauty out and replace it with sterile modern turd that doesn't look right. It's like stuffing a prized turkey with rat offal.
Yep should have left it the way it was, rusting in a paddock. If you guys want them all the way they were, "good old days ra ra..." start a company and restore them all, if you can then sell them. A horse and cart can be fun, just not everyday.
Every car Ive owned has been a Jag. I know them better than most.
I recall Beacham from way back. At first I immediately say no, than ok, then no once again.
To each their own but this is an extreme, and as all extremes, wrong.
I am a supporter of modernizing using new materials, upgrades of bushings, suspension, bearings, etc. Even an alternator as long as the motor is untouched.
Though I hate show queens and those who are sticklers for all original, this misses.
The Mk2 jag is a timeless design and what better way to keep it alive than merging old coachwork with a modern chassis.I dont know if the modern jags are still chassis built (I dount it) but the Mk2 was.Grafting a chassis body onto a floorpan from a monoque car is not easy as the body was not designed to be structural,there must be some interesting tubework under that Mk2 body!
@silver760 Dear Silver760. I admire your enthusiasm for this car but where do you get that the Mk 2 body was unstessed? In fact the Mk 2 was the first car built by Jaguar to be monocoque and therefore had a stressed body and not a chassis as you say. I have worked on these and other jags since I left school in the early 70`s, in fact all my working life. Get your facts straight instead of guessing and calling it fact. Paul.
What a waste of a original Mk-2 jag! id much rather keep the classic feel of it with the manual and the oak dash and old gauges that has such a bad interior! bluk!
A good classic Jag but a bit modern which is good in terms of today's standards. Come on, It's not that bad. You classic car lovers just don't get it. It's got classic looks but very good when it comes to day to day basis. Though interior looks rubbish with red. Looks better full on cream leather and wood plus they should've kept the old mirrors. Just change the interior but not exterior.
The only car that I liked in the mid range is this MK2 and the replacement to the S type which is the XF.
That's what the car saleman tried to do when he sell you bullsht car,he turn on the music real loud so you can't hear the fucked up engine,while taking it for a test drive,but that's okay,i can feel the engine,he can scream and shout all he want...
Nice car indeed. It must be a great drive, but not something I'd want to do to an original Mk2. Start with a shell yes, but convert a good original car, well.. no.
I am lucky enough to have a 420BHP Paramount Performance tuned XJR. I can only dream about combining its power and comfort with the classic looks of one like this. If I could buy one like this Beacham one I would BECAUSE of, not despite, the modern interior etc.
everything wonderful about the car except those black mirrors they are suppose to be chrome (circular)with two below the hood on the lower level....that's the only problem...bless up
The MKII never had standard rear view mirrors. They were mounted by the dealers in various position so there is no "they are suppose to be...". I agree that they should have picked chrome on this car though
I am the lucky owner of a wonderful 1963 Mk II 3.8 litre, and I completely agree with you. It is so sad to se one of these great cars being treated like this.
The poor reliability is down to three things which were all fixed after a couple of years of production:
Nikasil bores
Timing chain tensioner
Waterpump
I am sure that Beecham would have addresses these issues if they used one of the early engines, so the reliability of this car should be just fine.
I see the merits of both original and modified cars. I have a modified Mk2 myself (Fuel injection and air con and dual circuit brake system). This means that I can use the car as a daily driver
I just can't make my mind up.....I understand all the comments about wrecking a classic car and all that, but I can't help thinking how funny the looks on peoples faces would be when you blast past them using the modern power and handling.... :)
awolandy 2 months ago
BTW The music is shit house
peterreedman 5 months ago
I've always wondered what it'll look like chopped, two doored and finsished like a 1949 Mercury. If it's done right, it'll look striking. I'm not a big fan of those mirrors either, but I think it'll look better as a 60's period kustom too.
ChrisHenniker 5 months ago in playlist More videos from BeachamJaguar
i am getting a jag mk2 or daimler 250 v8 this year and the only thing im doing to it is getting it converted to LPG (as it is for daily use and petrol is so so expensive, u.k)
if you buy a classic car, don't rip 80% of the classic beauty out and replace it with sterile modern turd that doesn't look right. It's like stuffing a prized turkey with rat offal.
whale0melette 9 months ago
Yep should have left it the way it was, rusting in a paddock. If you guys want them all the way they were, "good old days ra ra..." start a company and restore them all, if you can then sell them. A horse and cart can be fun, just not everyday.
bunning63 11 months ago
Some here are too harsh.
Every car Ive owned has been a Jag. I know them better than most.
I recall Beacham from way back. At first I immediately say no, than ok, then no once again.
To each their own but this is an extreme, and as all extremes, wrong.
I am a supporter of modernizing using new materials, upgrades of bushings, suspension, bearings, etc. Even an alternator as long as the motor is untouched.
Though I hate show queens and those who are sticklers for all original, this misses.
2manysecrets2 1 year ago
vile vile vile - revolting. Beacham MD should be shot. This is like putting stone cladding on a Georgian building. Please stop immediately........
forehead007 1 year ago
The Mk2 jag is a timeless design and what better way to keep it alive than merging old coachwork with a modern chassis.I dont know if the modern jags are still chassis built (I dount it) but the Mk2 was.Grafting a chassis body onto a floorpan from a monoque car is not easy as the body was not designed to be structural,there must be some interesting tubework under that Mk2 body!
silver760 2 years ago
@silver760 Dear Silver760. I admire your enthusiasm for this car but where do you get that the Mk 2 body was unstessed? In fact the Mk 2 was the first car built by Jaguar to be monocoque and therefore had a stressed body and not a chassis as you say. I have worked on these and other jags since I left school in the early 70`s, in fact all my working life. Get your facts straight instead of guessing and calling it fact. Paul.
torchyboyz 1 year ago
Why have this when you can buy an original ? Enjoy the car the way Sir William Lyons intended to be ??????
simmojag 2 years ago
Holy shit!
That mk2 is truly EPIC!!!
slammed66 2 years ago
The mirrors are really bad.
I can forgive the rest,but those mirrors are so wrong.
filo4590 2 years ago
What a waste of a original Mk-2 jag! id much rather keep the classic feel of it with the manual and the oak dash and old gauges that has such a bad interior! bluk!
lamage89 2 years ago
The Beecham is a MK2 Jaguar on the outside, and an XJR on the inside, hate the music by the way!
politirel 2 years ago 4
A truly wonderful car, inside and out with just an utmost ugly soundstrack for such a classic car!!! Had to put the sound off!!!
brunosilvershadow 2 years ago
A good classic Jag but a bit modern which is good in terms of today's standards. Come on, It's not that bad. You classic car lovers just don't get it. It's got classic looks but very good when it comes to day to day basis. Though interior looks rubbish with red. Looks better full on cream leather and wood plus they should've kept the old mirrors. Just change the interior but not exterior.
The only car that I liked in the mid range is this MK2 and the replacement to the S type which is the XF.
mondeost2202008 2 years ago
That's what the car saleman tried to do when he sell you bullsht car,he turn on the music real loud so you can't hear the fucked up engine,while taking it for a test drive,but that's okay,i can feel the engine,he can scream and shout all he want...
KhmerSerey1 2 years ago
the catr is too lsow.. nice wananbe top gear effect.. but put some OOOMPH into it?
KrayboX 2 years ago
It comes with the XJRs 4l V8 OR the supercharged version, in a Mk2, what more do you want power wise.
EnigmaNZ1 2 years ago
Nice car indeed. It must be a great drive, but not something I'd want to do to an original Mk2. Start with a shell yes, but convert a good original car, well.. no.
Taff1967SC 2 years ago
Gorgeous car. What's with the migraine-inducing music? Sounds like a bluebottle trapped in a greenhouse.
Tableturn 3 years ago
Hit the mute button if you don't like the music
xk180 3 years ago
Sounds like a bluebottle trapped in a greenhouse.......looooooooool, your a joker mate!!!!
kingham4 2 years ago
I am lucky enough to have a 420BHP Paramount Performance tuned XJR. I can only dream about combining its power and comfort with the classic looks of one like this. If I could buy one like this Beacham one I would BECAUSE of, not despite, the modern interior etc.
brandjc 3 years ago
Nice car
lorent57950 3 years ago
everything wonderful about the car except those black mirrors they are suppose to be chrome (circular)with two below the hood on the lower level....that's the only problem...bless up
hopkin104 3 years ago
The MKII never had standard rear view mirrors. They were mounted by the dealers in various position so there is no "they are suppose to be...". I agree that they should have picked chrome on this car though
A765431 3 years ago
A shame the people at Beacham use their skills to create such a monster.
The mirrors look rediculous, as does the modern interior. If you want comfort, buy a new S-type. Don't butcher what could be a fantastic classic car.
Again: I see the quality of the work, I just don't like the way it is used.
klassiekerrallydotnl 3 years ago 8
I am the lucky owner of a wonderful 1963 Mk II 3.8 litre, and I completely agree with you. It is so sad to se one of these great cars being treated like this.
Elux56 3 years ago
Yes it looks very nice but sadly we all know the poor reliability of the jag V8 . Sad becuase the cars are wonderful apart from that
fontheking5 3 years ago
The poor reliability is down to three things which were all fixed after a couple of years of production:
Nikasil bores
Timing chain tensioner
Waterpump
I am sure that Beecham would have addresses these issues if they used one of the early engines, so the reliability of this car should be just fine.
I see the merits of both original and modified cars. I have a modified Mk2 myself (Fuel injection and air con and dual circuit brake system). This means that I can use the car as a daily driver
A765431 3 years ago
@klassiekerrallydotnl Agree on the mirrors.
davwar73 8 months ago
You have done a great job on the restauration.
Absolutely beautiful car, a great british classic car, from a french MGB owner !!
Britishcarlover 3 years ago 2