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[ajm]

Just to add, a few enthusiasts used the "egg crate" style grills in 850s and 70 classics.

Yes, although I'm not sure it really works so well with the more rounded production cars myself. Of the production models, visually I've always preferred the original 850s with the full height headlights - the later ones just don't look quite right to me.

I would have always liked one of the original C70s, was always reading about issues with the doors being a bit heavy for the mounts, though, which put me off a little bit.

At the time I loved those too. The doors are pretty huge but I wouldn't worry about a little problem like that... mind you I bought an MGF and we all "know" that you can't drive three miles in one of those without having to replace the head gasket six times!

 

[Elev12k]

1979

 

[Elev12k]

1970

 

[Elev12k]

The 760 during the Concours d'Elegance Het Loo event last year. 2nd prize in the PRV-engine class.

My latest acquisition:

1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. High tech car with a more sporty DNA than the Volvo. A future classic. Severe import restrictions and the assett bubble economy resulted in many expensive (read: huge margin), sophisticated Japanese offerings in the early nineties: Lexus, Legend II, 3000GT, NSX, RX-7 etc.

 

[Elev12k]

Jeremy Clarkson on the Sigma >>>

http://youtu.be/RCPSnmL0ko4?list=PLxGkh ... whNOOMz1OT

 

[FairfaxPat]

Re:

Currently restoring a '62 3.8 Jag Mk. 11 with Chevy Corvette 350 V8...

 

[highlandsflyer]

Re:

Loving the Jag, that carb will need a bit of fettling for the bonnet no?

Also loving the Sigma, what a wonderful car. I prefer the earlier Volvos though, before they got all angular.

 

[WD Pro]

Filter looks lower than the bulkhead and the bonnet doesn't slope much

The blowers going to cause a problem though ...

WD

 

[highlandsflyer]

I see your point! Cool as hell. In the summer I would imagine airflow may be an issue.

 

[FairfaxPat]

Re:

The carb fits under the bonnet just fine-the Chevy V8 is much more compact than the old Jag 6-it actually fits behind the front axle, and weighs 120 pounds less than the 6, resulting in better handling (less understeer). It's got a larger radiator with an electric pusher fan in front of it, so runs cool- Plus, triple the original horsepower ...