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Now that is slick. The chop suits the shape so well it doesnt even look like its had a chop.
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That is a thing of beauty!
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Can't remember what it's supposed to look like, but it should have looked like the chopped one anyway 🤣
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Last Edit: Mar 9, 2019 18:45:22 GMT by joem83
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Can't remember what it's supposed to look like, but it should have looked like the chopped one anyway 🤣 For reference  looks like its had alot of work. |
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Can't remember what it's supposed to look like, but it should have looked like the chopped one anyway 🤣 For reference looks like its had alot of work. Yeah, the black one is much better looking, original looks a bit awkward. |
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I always thought that the FHC roofline was a bit too tall. The proportions on this are spot-on.
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stealthstylz
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Roof Chopped Jaguar XK120stealthstylz
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That's a huge improvement. Would like to see similar treatment on a E Type, the roof on those is horrid too.
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I went looking for more photos of the black car, and found this instead:-  and this:-  |
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Mar 10, 2019 21:36:06 GMT
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We've got a rotten XK120 roadster shell at work
Would make a great base for a gentleman racer with some modern running gear
Got me thinking....
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Mar 10, 2019 23:03:33 GMT
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It might be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username.  ) |
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Mar 11, 2019 15:19:40 GMT
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Mar 11, 2019 16:44:35 GMT
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WOH.... now that's the mutts nuts. ex-ruddy-squisite!!
strange that is hasn't attracted the same kind of criticism as the outlaw aurelia though!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Mar 11, 2019 19:23:14 GMT
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It would be interesting to see a picture with a 6ft driver in there.
And then take it over a couple of sleeping policemen.
But I suppose it's alright as a piece of still life art.
I prefer the original.
Ben
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Mar 11, 2019 19:59:26 GMT
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We've got a rotten XK120 roadster shell at work Would make a great base for a gentleman racer with some modern running gear Got me thinking.... Just a thought, the Scimitar SE6 has a similar wheelbase (1" longer), so that's the chassis taken care of |
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Mar 11, 2019 20:16:53 GMT
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It would be interesting to see a picture with a 6ft driver in there. And then take it over a couple of sleeping policemen. But I suppose it's alright as a piece of still life art. I prefer the original. Ben don't forget that there isn't room in the boot for a 3 piece suite and st bernard!! my googlage is weak this evening...cant find any info , or other pics , at all. |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Mar 11, 2019 20:26:13 GMT
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That's absolutely stunning. Would love to see more pics, there's nothing on the Hills and Co website
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Rob M
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Roof Chopped Jaguar XK120Rob M
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Mar 11, 2019 20:41:35 GMT
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For reference looks like its had alot of work. Yeah, the black one is much better looking, original looks a bit awkward. I'd venture that the colour of that original is not flattering to the body shape. Black seems to make the car look much better.  I don't think the reworked car is 'much better looking' as, in context, the original is an utterly iconic design both physically and mechanically. The chopped Jag does look fabulous but the original is still the boss considering that it was designed 70 odd years ago! |
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