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The Beacham Jaguar Mk 2: How to modernize a classic

The Beacham Jaguar Mk 2: How to modernize a classic

Rigval

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The 1960s Jaguar Mk 2 is an icon of automotive styling. It was a favourite for gangsters and bank robbers in the U.K. in its heydays because it was fast and handled well. The favourite was the 3.8liter version as it could outrun the outdated Rovers used by the British Police then. Until the police themselves started using it that is. The Mk 2 especially on chrome wire wheels looked especially good and hit all the right notes when it came to the styling. Its styling was so liked that Jaguar based its late 1990s S-type on this car. But it didn't look right as it was too retro looking for its own good.

 

Anyway, due to its everlasting popularity, the Mk 2 is a favourite among classic car enthusiasts as well as among Jaguar collectors. Due to this, there is a few companies in the UK like Eagle, that cater to the refurbishment as well as 'upgrading' of this Jag utilizing engines from newer Jaguars as well as modern brakes and other equipment. However a company in New Zealand had caught my eye, offering the same services for Jaguar collectors in this part of the world.

 

Beacham started off as restorers of these cars, then started upgrading them with the more modern technology of newer Jaguars. Their specialty seems to be Supercharged V8 cars using the Mk 2 base engine. To date more than 200 MK2's have been delivered to customers by the company. The company states that their cars


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Elijahritz

The things that I love about classic cars is that they have stronger quality of body, powerful engine, stable tie rod assembly and unique style of rims. Even though the looks of the car may seem very old, it still has a modern interiors to make the driver and passengers comfortable. I have to admit that this is one great car.

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Rigval

there is a difference between restoration and I suppose modernization of a classic car. There are many 'restorers' around if you look around. You could go to a garage like http://www.davidworksgarage.com/ and see if they can do up your jag (but they seem like a fiat/alfa/ford/mg specialist). There are quite a few in KL too but if you want it like a Beacham then things are different - note the engine, steering, brakes are totally modern and PROPERLY DONE. It can be done but your car will be the guinea pig of course. Haven't seem a full on job like the above here and I happen to know a few classic Jag owners in Malaysia. Most of the cars are still originals with only the radio/tyres/air-cond using modern parts.

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