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| Car Of The Day: May 13, 2008; Johnny Lightning (Topper) '69 Jaguar XKE | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 12 2008, 09:27 PM (563 Views) | |
| Lovemy1971Camaro | May 12 2008, 09:27 PM Post #1 |
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Speed Junkie
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![]() Today's car of the day is Topper Johnny Lightning's Jaguar XKE. This example has been restored by Velocity Arts. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Jaguar E-Type ![]() Opening door Toppers are not easy to obtain! ![]() This model was the basis of the Jumpin' Jag run during Sak's week: http://swiftysgarage.net/index.php?showtopic=3201
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| craftymore | May 12 2008, 09:31 PM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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I think in the context of the time frame this came out, this was and still is a great looking casting with an awesome paint job. If you can look past the wheels, this is a great casting. Sir Crafty |
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| davidj94 | May 13 2008, 09:27 PM Post #3 |
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Out hunting for JL
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Thats my kind of "compact" car! |
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| ivantt | May 14 2008, 07:27 PM Post #4 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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You all know I'm not very agreeable to desecrating works of art, like the E-type. Allowing the time period it was done, and the age of the people it was intended for purchase, I'll look the other way and hold my nose. It won't beat some other cars in the CotW, anyway. I'll also give them a few points for 1. Not adding a blown engine going through the hood, and 2. Not using orange or red glass.
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| Swifty | May 12 2018, 10:58 PM Post #5 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Respect the classics, man!
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| juantoo3 | May 13 2018, 06:49 AM Post #6 |
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Open Door! Big points for that alone...this casting is typically found with sealed doors. So definitely worth saving, and the resto work looks appropriate. |
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| Pegers | May 13 2018, 08:01 AM Post #7 |
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Pony Car
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nice casting that i would grab if seen..and yes the opening doors do add a lot to the casting. |
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| corvairjim | May 14 2018, 11:09 AM Post #8 |
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Fullsize
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I have a couple of the latter-day repros of this car. Seeing it with an open door in the photo above startled me! Even though I'm a huge fan of the E-Type I'm really not too taken with this model because of the proportions, the heavy-appearing chassis hanging down below the doors, and the way they cut a hood into the clamshell. Matchbox did it W-A-Y better, but there's no doubt that the JL version would outrun the Lesney on any track if it's axles weren't bent (and probably even if they were!). |
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