[{"id": 6802119, "authorName": "0luke1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0luke1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most interesting car I\u2019ve seen in a long time. But I have questions: I\u2019m 7\u20199\u201d and 423 pounds, will I fit in it? Bose or Burmeister? Can I register it in California? The original XJ-13 had 143 rivets, I\u2019m counting 142. Can it be fitted with a child seat?", "likes": 31, "timestamp": 1630240092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802174, "authorName": "criley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/criley/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by criley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630241841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802217, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@0luke1: \r\nThank you for your comments. Just last weeks Americas tallest man passed away and I have to presume you have taken that mantel at 7'9\" however, height in the cockpit of the XJ13 is unlimited, so I believe you will fit in that respect. As for weight, although rather hard, the center console, just behind the shifter seating is possible, although a bit uncomfortable. The sounds of the exhaust note and the wind streaming by are far better than what comes from a radio in this area. The XJ13 has just enough body rivets and you are not quite in the ball park with you estimate. Lastly, a child seat just adds unnecessary weight! \r\n@criley: We are under way, thank you for your bid.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1630242841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802244, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating! Best opening comments ever!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1630243622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802245, "authorName": "Half_fast_racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/half_fast_racer/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Half_fast_racer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630243625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802258, "authorName": "MrBeanCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if I never successfully purchase anything on BAT it's worth coming here just to see cars like this.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1630243871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802296, "authorName": "CzechStig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czechstig/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by CzechStig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630244327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802303, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is green?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630244474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802305, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by joeveto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630244494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802312, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really, really beautiful. But if it's \"reportedly the lone chassis produced by The Sports Car Factory of Frederick, Maryland, between 2005 and 2014,\" those guys sat on their a@@es most of the time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630244600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802348, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carrera4.0 - Well, it is Frederick, so...\n\nI used to live there and even a cursory search of that company name reveals a, shall we say, checkered history.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630245229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802381, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The XJ13 is what was supposed to be what eventually became the XJS. Take a moment and daydream with me right now about what it would be like to have a hard top (and T top) daily driver versions of this mid-engine V12 available on the used car market at current XJS prices.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1630245786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802410, "authorName": "genebe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genebe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it my imagination, or are the front marker lights off?\r\nStill, even with that & the fact that you can't fit a child seat, this is a really neat creation! \r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630246297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802416, "authorName": "genebe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genebe/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by genebe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630246498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802470, "authorName": "TheBen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Produced by \u201cThe Sports Car Factory.\u201d Not much of a factory of this was the only chassis made in 9 years\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630247574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802487, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is green!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630247848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802488, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by joeveto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630247859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802536, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr._H,\r\nThank you for your comments and regarding original Jaguar XJ13 ties to the to the later Jaguar XKS; the original XJ13 Prototype was designed and constructed to be showcase for the new Jaguar all aluminum V12 engine to have been first run at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, to show proof of the capabilities of the new Jaguar V12 engines that later were utilized in the Jaguar V12 powered XJS. \r\n@genebe: \r\nYes, the front marker lights were off in the photos.\r\nThank you for your bids also to:\r\n@Half_fast_racer,( I know the feeling!)\r\n@ChezchStig, Joeveto & Genebo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630248466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802545, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking recreation of Jaguar's drop-dead gorgeous but I'll fated race car, spoiled by ludicrously incongruous wire wheels. Desperately needs a set of appropriate alloys, with whopping 3-eared knockoffs.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1630248543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802648, "authorName": "M-mode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-mode/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by M-mode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630249965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802743, "authorName": "XJ13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xj13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I requested sales info from Sport Car Factory many years ago, sadly I could not swing the entry fee. Likely I'm in the same position now. This car just blows me away!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630251100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802830, "authorName": "Group44North", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/group44north/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argo19c\r\nI used to own the Group 44 Inc 1981 Jaguar XJS, it was the first V12 powered Jaguar race car to finish a 24hr race @ Daytona in 1982. The XJR4 as she was labelled by Tullius was clocked at 194mph on the Daytona banking on shaved street tires. The original XJ13 V12 was a 5.0L DOHC design and sounds amazing. GLWTS Ive always wanted to build a XJ13 race car", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630252365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802972, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Granny,\r\nYes, while in my ownership of this XJ13 replica I have looked into a different wheels for it. They are available now, however, I simply have enjoyed everything else about the XJ13 and never pursued a different set. It is one of the most beautiful automotive designs! \r\n@Group44North: Yes, I saw Bob Tullis at the Gainesville, Fla Dragway racing the Group 44 XJS on the road course and later at IMSA's fall race at Daytona, as I remember. At Gainesville the XJS blew away the competition and I do not remember the XJS's outcome at Daytona. The XJR4's sounds were something I shall never forget! Now's your chance to fulfill that dream of yours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630255026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803029, "authorName": "Mang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Visually stunning car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630255532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803087, "authorName": "Diamond_Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamond_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply one of the most beautiful cars. Wonderful execution. Would love to have this, but sadly the Powerball lottery continues to elude.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630256463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803718, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. Seller. Given that it is a one off chassis by a builder I know nothing about, are pics and diagram and such of the chassis available? Can you comment on how it drives and how much you have used it? What works and doesn\u2019t? Not absolutely clear from the description if it is a finished, sorted car or huge project? Prettiest thing on BAT maybe ever for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630261868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803736, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by cwood13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630261949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6804087, "authorName": "2hot2trot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hot2trot/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by 2hot2trot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630263489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6804103, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all.\r\nAgain thank you everyone for all of the great comments. \r\nFirst having received a email from @jaxchuck, I was not able to reply to your email through BaT, as each time I attempted to reply the reply was rejected using the designated email you left. Please send a phone number and I will contact you.\r\n@cwood13: I do not have any photos or drawings of the chassis, however, If I might take further photos of the chassis where it can be seen sans the bodywork covering it, I will do so. As for driving the XJ13, I give the XJ13 about 5 minutes warm up prior to driving it. The steering is very light and precise, the brakes are far more than adequate, it stops straight and quick without having to apply too much pedal. The XJ 13 is a fully functioning road car, with all equipment functioning properly, It does have fully functioning turn signals, horn, brake and turn signal lights, the wipers work properly, it is not at all a project. I have put approximately 500 miles on it, primarily on Maui, Hawaii, where during the height of covid on Maui the run up the 10,000' Haleakala mountain on a regular basis was simply amazing. Thank you @cwood13 for your bid. \r\n@Diamond_Dave: my thoughts exactly. \r\nI very much appreciate your bid @2hot2trot", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630263560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804700, "authorName": "Growler99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growler99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would name it Kermit and hire Alain deCadenet to teach me the ropes of driving this beast.....see Jaguar video\nMy XK8 coupe (real BRG of course) seems a very distant relative..\n\nThis car is simply stunning......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630267188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805632, "authorName": "Daverett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daverett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at the car in 2018 (it was next to a car I was inspecting). The sound is magnificent! The Cali owner was a serious Jag guy. He had a spectacular JCNA winning E-coupe.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630271674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805683, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fit and finish of this car is just spectacular. Makes me think of the long tail Porsche 917 Lemans cars. Probably because I just watched Steve McQueen\u2019s movie Lemans recently. But I\u2019d wager those cars weren\u2019t anywhere close to the fit and finish of this amazing car. This really is something! And the best thing is this car has a license plate, covered up mind you. Yes, just beautiful. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630272073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805871, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630274197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806103, "authorName": "ProfOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mesmerizing, the XJ13 is one of the most beautiful cars in history!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630278874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806150, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one existing version of one of the most beautiful Jaguars ever built , and this .... just incredible", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630279550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806148, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw the real, and only, XJ13 at the Monterey Historics about 20 years ago when Jaguar was the feature marque. They even ran it around the Laguna Seca track for a few laps. It was spectacular in person. I've always wondered how these sorts of recreations are made..... did anyone have access to the real car for detailed measurements, or did someone with a good eye just draw it and get close. Where does one source the windshield? GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630279561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806186, "authorName": "jaxchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxchuck/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by jaxchuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630280091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6806189, "authorName": "M-mode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-mode/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by M-mode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630280118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6806195, "authorName": "jaxchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxchuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A mini bidding war on day 1, it's going to be an interesting 7 days", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630280233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806197, "authorName": "jaxchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxchuck/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by jaxchuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630280283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6806280, "authorName": "tripleplay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleplay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a tall driver 6 2\u201d would I fit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630281639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807117, "authorName": "P538", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p538/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by P538", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630313085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6807180, "authorName": "OverRovered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overrovered/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I need to get out more, but this is the coolest reproduction I have ever seen (Dauer EB110 SS eat your heart out). Being from just up the road in Jacksonville, I would have probably flipped my lid if I ever saw this thing on the road.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630321088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807204, "authorName": "P538", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p538/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a trailer take directly money from my credit card but still not receive the 5000 from last week taken from my other bid .....NORMAL ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630322736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807289, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone,\r\nOnce again the comments have been outstanding and I too believe that the Malcolm Sayer designed XJ13 Jaguar was and perhaps still is one of the most beautiful automotive designs. It would have been an interesting battle at Le Mans, with Ford, Porsche and others fighting along side the XJ13 for the win, even had they not won at Le Mans the world would have taken notice of the spectacular Jaguar XJ13. The Jaguar V12 Prototypes proved their worth on both sides of the Atlantic by winning at Le Mans, Daytona, as well as championships. It is a very durable and strong engine to begin with and over time was developed into a world beater. \r\nTo answer the questions:\r\n@super7driver: Interestingly enough the plans, drawings were sold by Jaguar to Tempero along with the rights to construct the first XJ13 replicas, those items were eventually passed onto the Sports Car Factory, where they formed this very XJ13 replica model. \r\n@tripleplay: I to am 6'2\" and fit in the drivers area with room to spare, both leg and especially head room. \r\nThank you for your bids to: M-mode, Jaxchuck and P538\r\nLastly, @P358: regarding your not having received your funds from an auction you had bid on, it takes a little time for BaT to sort it out, but they will.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630326413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807315, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So Re-all !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630326848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807573, "authorName": "razin964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/razin964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having seen this car up-close and personal at our Cars & Conversations this past May, I can tell you this car is something special and done to a very high quality! You will not be disappointed if you are the winning bidder...oh and did I tell you about the sound it makes? Glorious to your ears!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630331110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807616, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way back in 1988, I got married, and for our honeymoon, we went to London. I had bought a series one e type 5 years earlier, and I was all about, all things Jaguar. During our stay, we took a train to Coventry, to tour the Jaguar factory. There in the museum, besides c and d types, was this lone prototype. For sure one of the most beautiful endurance racers produced, right up there with the 330 P3. TWR had jaguar's race program, and we traveled over to lemans to watch the XJR9 Jags actually win for the first time since 1957. So, 33 years later, I still have my wife, my Jag, my pics from leman, and my memories of that beautiful XJ13.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1630331903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807803, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630334578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807874, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr._H \r\n\r\nThe following video shows one of the first XJ13 replica's built by Proteus who were well known for their accuracy and attention to detail, building high quality C- and D-type jaguars.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_HG5Ak0FHo\r\n\r\nThe second car in the video is just what you asked for....the only Jaguar XJ13 Evolution Coupe, built by Proteus. This car is now in my collection in Florida.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630335274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6807881, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW very COOL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630335316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6808246, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That video was like being at a Pavarotti concert, waiting to hear him sing the high notes. He almost gets there, but no. Oh! This time he will get there, yes, yes, no.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1630339748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6808361, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The entire automobile is gorgeous ,but,,,,, I think I will loop all the engine bay pictures and have them scroll as my new screen saver........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630340869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6808611, "authorName": "sjmorgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjmorgan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful reproduction, but... \r\n\r\nAm i the only one who thinks that wire wheels are inappropriate to this machine, especially steel rim, over the counter Dunlop wheels? \r\n\r\nImage Wheels has alloy wheels, with Dunlop centers, in the Dunlop pattern that would be more appropriate, as well as the XJ 13 alloy wheels. You can get any backside, inside space or offset you might need. \r\n\r\nNot a big deal, really, considering what this car will sell for. \r\nBut it should have proper alloy wheels. Chrome wires???", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630343403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6808828, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sjmorgan: Thank you for your comment regarding the XJ13 wheels, please see the response below to @granny on Aug. 29, 12:37 pm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630345354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6809282, "authorName": "scorpion2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scorpion2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shifting at 2100. \ud83d\ude29", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630347684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6811078, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nearly 650 with the XJ14 on their watch list through the first day, that amazing. Many great comments and bids thus far, thanks. I have had several BaTers that are from this area comment, if any of those would like to see the XJ13 in person please send me a BaT private message.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630355736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6811102, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Opps, I don't even know that a XJ14 was constructed, make that an XJ13 in my last comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630355811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6813087, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is certainly nothing subtle about this XJ. From the sensuous and beguiling lines to the incredible engine bay, the XJ13 surely is one of the most beautiful cars extant. Bravo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630367879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6813665, "authorName": "gblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aloha from Maui, I met Ralph a few years ago when he moved to Maui and spent a lot of time driving and wrenching with him while he lived here. The first time I saw the XJ 13 I was totally speechless. The jewelry like build quality of the chassis was definitely aircraft level.\r\n\tThe body was flawless and I could not get over how each rivet was so well finished along with every other aspect of the car.\r\nWhen I first walked into Ralph\u2019s garage and saw all of the photos on the wall and trophies on all the shelves it was like walking into a mini museum. He held land speed records at Bonneville and had so many trophies from almost every track that I had heard of that I couldn\u2019t believe it. He is a privateer racer who had an unbelievable career that spanned decades. \tThere were so many first place trophies and photos with all the great racers all up and down the East Coast and at Daytona and every other famous track you could think of. \r\n\tI had the opportunity to drive the XJ one day so I got in and fired it up. As soon as we got up to speed on the Hana Highway (which as many of you know Is famous for all of its curves) I could not believe how light the steering felt in that car. It put a big smile on my face and every time I stepped on the gas I could feel the thrust behind me as it pushed us along with the incredible symphony of 12 cylinders behind us. \r\n\tThis is one of those cars that the closer you look at anything the better it looks. The attention to detail and execution is of the highest level and it would probably cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to replicate this car. So, for anyone considering purchasing the XJ I can personally verify the build quality and drivability of this beautiful machine\u2026\r\nIn no way do these photos do this car justice......", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1630375722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814033, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jaguar.. only built one prototype.\r\nNow... there's two...?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630382918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814294, "authorName": "1889", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1889/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous car! I had never heard of it until I saw Alain DeCanenet drive it on \"Victory By Design\" By far the prettiest Jaguar ever! \nIf I'm not mistaken, Race Car Replicas in Detriot ( supplier of cars to Ford Vs Ferrari movie among others) got involved with the chassis design and has since completely taken over the project .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630407663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814414, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another bright, sunshiny day here in North East Florida.\r\nThank you to my great friend at Maui, Hawaii, @gblue: I had forgotten about some of the adventures that we went on and the amazing sights we saw while touring all part of the island. Thank you very much for your kind words and What a trade off in my favor, your being able to drive the XJ13 and me driving your Shelby 350 GT, Lancia 037, Porsche Emory, Shelby Cobra, Porsche GT3R and my personal favorite the ex works Group B Mazda RX7 World Cup Rally Car, point, squirt and grin! I hope to see you and your family again soon, tell everyone hello from us.\r\n @KC356B-@1889: Yes, after Jaguar released the rights to build replica XJ13's, it was Tempero in the UK that did so, later Proteus in New Zealand, constructed for Proteus by Australian, Denis Bedford, in the U.S. it was SCF that built the one you see here on BaT and then the rights went to RCR in Michigan.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630412644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814778, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a few further photographs of the XJ13 that were not included originally included in the gallery that have been added today. They are of a font view of the V12 engine when the seats are removed, as well as the removable aluminum bulkhead panel located between the seats and the engine. There are also some photographs showing the rear and front suspension, flat, lower section of the aluminum chassis and others.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630417769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814800, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Removal of the seat involves removing two screws for each of the seats and a series of screws removed from the engine access bulkhead, in all it take about 10-15 minutes for complete access of the components at the front of the Jaguar V12 engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630418110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814804, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argo19c\r\n\r\nTempero is based in New Zealand and Proteus is in the UK.......I do not believe Jaguar has ever released any \"rights to build replica XJ13's\" and certainly didn't provide drawings etc. to enable companies to build replica's. Recently Jaguar won a landmark copyright infringement case involving replica's of it's C-Type racing cars. Also Jaguar itself is building M$ copies/replicas of some very famous Jaguar's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630418152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814881, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Costinamigo: Thank you for your comments. I did get the two companies listed backwards as to their locations. However, regarding the rights to construct the replica XJ13 Jaguars, I suggest that you contact Proteus, Tempero and Denis Bedford, along with RCR. I am sure they well be happy to discuss the legality of their rights for construction of their replica Jaguar XJ13 cars and the drawings, etc. that are freely described on the internet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630419041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6814937, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argo19c\r\n\r\nAs the owner of the last XJ13, (and only Jaguar XJ13 Evolution Coupe), built by Jim Marland - who was Mr. Proteus.....I can assure you that he did not have access to drawings or any help from Jaguar to build these replica's. The same goes for Rod Tempero..... which only enhances the skills and ability of these guys in creating pretty accurate \"replica's\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630419728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815498, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The sound alone is worth whatever this ends up fetching at auction close. I would never get sick of hearing that behind my head.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630426433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815502, "authorName": "dirtbeard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtbeard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is both absolutely beautiful, and also \"mean\" looking at the same time--a rare trait. Just a stunning piece of automotive artwork...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630426486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815660, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Six litres of Jag V-12...just intoxicating!\nI wonder: Has that motor been dyno tested? If not, what are the estimated bhp (>300?) and torque numbers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630428266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815712, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On wire wheels the front quarter view has even more resemblance to the early Ferrari 250LMs, which were on wires as well. \r\n\r\nIt's a shame the original never raced, but times and regulations were changing rapidly at that time and it was essentially obsolete by the time it was completed. Lyons was not one to campaign a non-competitive car just for giggles, at least he didn't pull an Enzo and order it to be cut up.\r\n\r\nIt's nice to see a few replicas being built (especially the almost exact copy in England with one of the original four cam engines), but I'm concerned how Jaguar/Land Rover will act going forward after their successful court case over a C-type replica in Sweden. \r\n\r\nSay what they will, everything I've read makes it sound pretty heavy handed and despite claims that they're not going after owners and enthusiasts, I'm not sure how you keep the replica world alive without the artisans who actually build the replica in the first place.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630428501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815952, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jags_in_the_barn\r\n\r\nI share your concerns but I do think Jaguar respects the enthusiasts who treasure these cars and keep them in the limelight. In the case of the C-type replica in Sweden, I believe Jaguar tried to settle the case on a number of occasions. Unfortunately the owners (& their business) decided to fight the case all the way resulting in the destruction of their car. I think this also happened to the owner of a replica 300SL Mercedes a few years ago.\r\nWith today's technology it has become fairly easy to replicate just about anything cost effectively and profitably, compared to 20 years ago. At least when Jaguar built the missing 6 lightweight E-types they did it utilizing old technology and skilled manpower.............and sold each car for over 1M pounds!!! \r\n\r\nThere are a number of car companies involved in creating copies/replica's/reproduction cars by whatever excuse can be dug up at the time. The point being that there are huge profits to be made therefore no wonder that they should take drastic steps to protect their intellectual property and the premiums that can be charged.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630430823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6816420, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Costinamigo - I'm sure there's more to the JLR side of the story than has been brought forward as strongly as the defendant's side has been. Rumor is that Suffolk Sports Cars folded due at least partly to fear that JLR would begin a wholesale pursuit of replica makers. I'm concerned that even the threat of it may bring an end to those shops that do make high quality replicas. Shelby, Ferrari, and Mercedes were/are zealous in the defense of their historical products, would be a shame if other manufacturers joined the effort. I can stretch to a Lynx or Proteus car, I can't afford a JLR continuation piece.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630433778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6820539, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the one \"original\" (rebuilt) XJ13 being in the Jaguar museum, and there being only a few of the original 4-cam V12 engines built ...\r\n\r\nAnyone know, from Proteus, Tempero, SCF, RCR, etc, how many replica XJ13s exist in the world today? ... and how many with the original 4-cam V12 engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630452928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6820638, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Costinamigo, when you refer to the \"only Jaguar XJ13 Evolution Coupe,\" are you referring to the Ecurie Ecosse LM69? \r\n\r\nhttps://www.motortrend.com/news/ecurie-cars-lm69-jaguar-xj13-le-mans/ \r\n\r\n...or something else? That is the only coupe version of the XJ13 that I can find on the internet. Just wondering if there is something else other than that. And if you have the only one of those today, is it likely that Ecurie Ecosse will make more?\r\n\r\nI have to say, I think the LM69 is perhaps slightly better looking than the XJ13, and it seems that a coupe like that would be more, er, practical as a 24 hour racer. With the integrated wing in the back it seems it would create some downforce, which the original XJ13 was lacking as pointed out by Tiff Needell in the old Top Gear video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630454263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6820687, "authorName": "Themole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know that RCR now offers an alloy body with their XJ13 kit. The alloy body is reportedly selling at a 75k premium , however....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630455011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6820850, "authorName": "Abarthzagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abarthzagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a cool offering!!! Love everything about it!!! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630457182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821389, "authorName": "gondola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gondola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, wrong auction. Sorry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630465686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821403, "authorName": "Babadawv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babadawv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@0luke1 You forgot to mention what size shoes you wear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630465826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821728, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No pics of it up on a lift?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630478556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821827, "authorName": "ONLYINUTAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyinutah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet this car gets lots of stares driving it around with many wondering what is that? What a cool looking ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630494179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6822073, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning to all.\r\nThank you again for your comments about the XJ13 Jaguar replica. It was mentioned yesterday that RCR is offering an all aluminum body for their XJ13 replicas (which is a duplicate of the chassis for this XJ13 model). Presently, there is an aluminum bodied Tempero XJ13 available for $395,000. At the reserve amount for this XJ13 I believe that all of the interested parties here on BaT will feel comfortable with their purchase value and if desired, they now could replace the current bodywork with the RCR aluminum body kit at $75,000 and have it installed for far, far less that the currently offered Tempero model. \r\n@ScottMS: Thank you for mentioning the Ecurie Ecosse LM69, XJ13 rendition, I had forgotten about it. It too is a wonderful looking car, I wonder what the cost would be?\r\n@Abarthzagato: I too am an Abarth fan, having had a few over the years, one of which, a 1000GT Bialbero, which set and held the World Land Speed Record for 25 years at Bonneville. Wonderful, petit racing cars. \r\n@Babadawv: yes, @)luke is a rather large human, although if he wears a size 22 or less he will have no problem heel and toeing!\r\n@ONLYINUTAH: This XJ13 replica has only been shown once on Maui and twice here on Amelia Island, so it will allow fresh talking points at many event in the future for the buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630502039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6822489, "authorName": "StocksandBondage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocksandbondage/", "bidAmount": 77777, "content": "$77,777 bid placed by StocksandBondage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630506946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6822502, "authorName": "StocksandBondage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocksandbondage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argo19c whenever I consider bidding on a car I take a look at the seller's prior BAT history. You have bought and sold some really wild cars. Are you a dealer or a passionate collector (or both)? I want to be you when I grow up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630507121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6822651, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StocksandBondages:\r\nFirst thank you for your bid. As SVRA member 002 I have been around very interesting and historic racing and production cars since a very young age and have been so very lucky to have met many wonderful folks as a result. I am not a dealer, I just have a vast taste for, as Amelia Island Concours founder, Bill Warner, would say \"Weird and Wonderful\" vehicles, Abarth through Zagato. Thanks again.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630508780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6822753, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ScottMS\r\n\r\nThe Coupe that I was referring to is in the second half of the Tiff Needell video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_HG5Ak0FHo) and is based on the XJ13 with a few modifications. In other words it has the same chassis and running gear with the addition of A/C, a roof, electric windows and minor modifications to the body.\r\nThere is also a recent book dedicated to the XJ13....written by Peter D. Wilson and titled \"XJ13\", this covers in detail the development and testing of the original XJ13 and also has a chapter on the replica's. My car can also be seen on page 279 of this book. \r\n\r\nI was disappointed when I saw the PR literature on the Ecurie Ecosse LM69....a beautiful car no doubt but what does it have in common with the XJ13.......yes it is using a Jaguar V12 most likely modified from what was available back in 1965. \"XJ13\" is just being used as leverage to promote a new venture.\r\n\r\nThere are 2 XJ13 replica's that have been built using the original 4 cam engine. There are other V12 engines that utilize an AJ6 cylinder head modified to fit the XJ12 engine thus creating a look alike 4 cam engine.\r\nWith regard to \"Replica's\" we need to be careful with the terminology....one of the first copies of the XJ13 was commissioned by Brian Wingfield in the UK, while this car has a 4 cam original engine much of the chassis design was influenced by Wingfield's involvement in the GT40. It's a very good copy but not a replica. in 1983 Proteus set about building a replica which eventually resulted in some of the best XJ13 replica's available (again the first car in the Tiff Needell Video), although only a small number were built. I don't know how many XJ13 copies have been built but I believe there are only a handful of faithful re-productions, the rest are copies. More recently Neville Swales in the UK has created a \"Tool Room\" copy of the original XJ13 and is now offering to manufacture similar cars for other customers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630509992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6823951, "authorName": "ONLYINUTAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyinutah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argo19c Too bad it is not some unique Porsche re-creation since the nearby Brumos Collection might have wanted it in their museum!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630519888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6825158, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would be cool to get the spare aluminum body in a totally separate color (maybe the blue EE livery?) and have a show vs go setup. really neat car, and completely uncommon compared to the cobras and daytona coupes that are out and about", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630524152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6827896, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Costinamigo, of course I neglected to watch the entire video, I got distracted doing further internet research in another browser window. The coupe is a beautiful car, and with the creature comforts almost a whole different proposition from the XJ13. I am puzzled by the change to the round taillights, but I suspect the original series 1 E-Type lights no longer meet regulations. Also, the chunky side-view mirrors (from the XJS?) seem a bit out of place to me, but such are the quirks of subjective opinion. \r\n\r\nThanks for sharing your knowledge about the XJ13 and it's progeny. It's as fascinating a story as any of it's peers (Shelby Daytona, Ferrari P3/4, Ford GT40 and Porsche 917), and certainly just as beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630535091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6829339, "authorName": "gblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "check it out.......\r\nhttps://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0039-1966-jaguar-xj13-replica-by-tempero/777711", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630556417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6829427, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it's the different wheels that are messing with my perception, but the Tempero/sotheby's car looks lower, flatter, taughter. Also, the windshields seem different. The Tempero's looks like the one on the RCR webiste: http://race-car-replicas.com/rcr-xj13/ ; the windshield here looks different.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630559952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6830057, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As they say in Maui, Howzit everyone.\r\n@gblue: thank you for finding the RM/Sothebys sale in 2019 for the Tempero XJ13 for $478,000. Maybe this XJ13 replica and the RCR aluminum bodywork are looking real good for those wishing to have that look. \r\n@Super7Driver: I believe that you will see that the windshields (windscreens) on both this XJ13 and the RCR cars are the same. It appears that the photographs of the XJ13 model on RCR's website have been shot from ground level, making their XJ13 windshield look a little shorter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630590672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6830164, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gblue, the RM Sotheby's site claims Tempero made six copies of the XJ13. There is another Tempero version for sale at Motor Classics & Competition in Bedford Hills NY, and they are saying it's one of seven built by Tempero. \r\n\r\nI guess when even well established mass-market manufacturers sometimes can't provide definitive production numbers it's hard to expect that from cottage industry manufacturers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630592090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6830362, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gblue\r\n@ScottMS\r\n\r\nTempero built a total of 7 cars the first in 1994 and the last in 2002. Several were built to customer specifications e.g. one had a 7 litre Tom Walkinshaw engine, another a 6 litre engine. Most had ZF transaxles and one had a 5 speed IMSA gearbox. \r\n\r\nAll of the Tempero cars were built by Rod Tempero at the Tempero Coach and Motor Company Ltd. in New Zealand. Rod Tempero left the company in 2007 to form Rod Tempero Motor Body Builder also in New Zealand.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630594409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6830727, "authorName": "hrb911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrb911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many differences on the Tempero including aluminum body and type of frame, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630598297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6831027, "authorName": "Costinamigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costinamigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hrb911\r\nYes, there are only a handful of XJ13's that could be called \"replica's\", the rest of them I would call copies and most have various changes to the design to facilitate manufacturing & cost. In some cases even the look is not quite right but unless you really know the car you probably wouldn't notice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630601526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6833020, "authorName": "gondola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gondola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Replica's, copies, and re-creations? I'm hopelessly lost. Maybe someone would kindly help me out on the difference? (Not trying to be snide, only looking for an education).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630611144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6833394, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ gondola:\r\nAccording to Dictionary.com: \"Replica synonyms are: clone, facsimile, imitation, likeness, reproduction\". \"Replica is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language\". Hope that helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630612563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6833477, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gondola: To follow up with the last post: Re-creation means: \"The act or instance of creating anew or something created anew\". Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630613023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6835622, "authorName": "gondola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gondola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So in the context of new old cars, a replica is accurate down to the details, while a re-creation exhibits more artistic license, and a copy? In the engineering world it's said that the prints are the original, and anything made from the prints are copies, including the vehicles produced by the manufacturer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630626069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6835640, "authorName": "gondola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gondola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So in the context of new old cars, a replica is correct down to the details, while a recreation allows more artistic license? And, a copy? I always thought the original, in engineering terms, is the prints, and anything made from the prints including the vehicles originally produced are copies. Yes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630626340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6836549, "authorName": "Vahe1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vahe1/", "bidAmount": 79999, "content": "$79,999 bid placed by Vahe1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630642814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6836912, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Give me the keys and I would just not worry about all the drivel.......\r\n'Cause it is a sweet ride..\r\nLove the Sound it makes...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630670360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6837144, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning to all of you that are biding and the 908 watching the XJ13 auction and thank you @Vahe1 for your bid. \r\n@67billitt: Great comments and the keys can be yours.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630674543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6838010, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a few photos that were not taken by the BaT photographer: (1) Access pull location for the rear truck area, located inside of the access panel on the passenger side rear quarter panel, (2) access pull for the front trunk area located in the right side of the front grill, (3) a photo of the flat aluminum floor, (4) paint chip and scratch located drivers side lower nose, (5) paint chip and scratch located passenger side lower nose area, (6) scratch located on the front engine bulkhead, behind the drivers seat area.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630684386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6838555, "authorName": "pskafte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pskafte/", "bidAmount": 82001, "content": "$82,001 bid placed by pskafte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630690449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6842126, "authorName": "Skorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build, needs a 911r video", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630709288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6842246, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning automobile. I do agree with earlier comments about alloy wheels (15 in.) being more appropriate, particularly for the mid-1960s era. If Enzo thought the XKE was the most beautiful street car ever made, a case could be made for this being the most beautiful race car. \n\nhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/1966-jaguar-xj13/\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630711392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6842917, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of wheel discussion. Can you get the right wheels? Where ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630721915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6843496, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Up and at um, good morning all. Nearly 1,000 folks with the XJ13 auction on their watchlist, it is going to be interesting over the next two days. \r\nWhile still on Maui with the XJ13, the run down a part of the Hana Highway was simply a thrill early in the morning before traffic woke up. As many of you know the Hana Highway is just covered up with curves and that road and especially early during covid, the road to Haleakala Mountain (10,000+feet) was vacant and the XJ13 was just at home. The XJ13 would dive hard into the curves and power out without even a chirp from the tires, it is an exceedingly well balanced car and you too will find enjoyment from it. \r\n\r\n@mark_99, @cwood13; Check out Race Car Replicas website for information and costs on their rendition of the original XJ13 style wheels and there are websites in the UK offering a similar type of wheel, quite like the original XJ13 wheels.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630757903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847048, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would look terrific with the old Halibrand 5 slot Mag wheels. Edgy and serious look I think. Very nice build. GL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630795170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847184, "authorName": "gblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheels are easy\u2026\u2026.to each his own :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630797362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847423, "authorName": "joe180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why isn\u2019t this BRG ?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630802120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847979, "authorName": "Gt304", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt304/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who needs a Miura\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630818126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847984, "authorName": "StocksandBondage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocksandbondage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Argo19C Does it have AC? Very important in Miami where I live.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630818246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847985, "authorName": "StocksandBondage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocksandbondage/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by StocksandBondage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630818259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6848042, "authorName": "Norgen14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norgen14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spitfire on wheels...gotta love the British.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630822425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848153, "authorName": "AutosOnlyHighline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autosonlyhighline/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "$83,500 bid placed by AutosOnlyHighline", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630841640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6848217, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like Jaguar's version of the Ford GT. Love the glass display of the engine. I also would of liked it more in BRG, but still love it. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630844790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848234, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day everyone. My football team won yesterday, the team they played was to be a push over, they were not. I hope that the one you rooted for won as well. \r\nWe are now down to the wire and it all comes to a climax sometime around 2:15 this afternoon, Florida time. The few times I have shown the XJ13, simply at local cars & coffee events, it was always the car that everyone flocked to and so many questions. Most waited until the I had run out of answers and many wanted to see and hear more. \r\nOne of the real beauties of this XJ13 is that it has not been shown much and it will be as fresh for the buyer to display as it was the few times I have shown it. One of the cool things about the XJ13 is that in addition to the huge V12 engine and all of its Weber carburetors, nicely laid out dash and very large cockpit is that there are so many compartments to open and each one has very special features to keep those around the XJ13 wanting more and more and you can provide that for them. \r\nThank you to all of your comments ie; @johnnyB11, gblue &Norgen14 : an assortment of wheels styles can be obtained and the wheel hubs are a standard Jaguar type. @Stocksandbondage: no A/C, @johnbennett103: yes, It might have been a good battle between the original Ford GT40's and the original XJ13 Jaguar in 1968, too bad it never transpired, lastly, Stocksandbondage & AutosOnlyHighline: thank you both for your most recent bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630845107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848253, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @joe180: thank you for your comment. luckily, not all Jaguars were painted BRG, and not all of the XJ13 replica's were either, Everyone has their own taste and I feel that this shade of green will not have to grown on you and it will stand out positively.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630845527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848300, "authorName": "lukenallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukenallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, absolutely smashing, question: how would parts be sourced? I know you had mentioned another company that currently builds replica XJ13s, would they have matching parts available? Apologies if you have addressed this already", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630846431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848336, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would look good with those D-type Dunlop wheels, too. \r\n\r\nI don't think many parts would interchange with the XJ-13 cars built in the UK. But this is a very nice car on its own and far less money than one of those, which I think are nearly half a million, aren't they?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630847263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848357, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lukenallen: Yes, Race Car Replicas at Detroit area should be able provide parts, as their replica XJ13 are either identical and very close in design, however, I have not contacted them and asked them for anything for this XJ13.\r\n@jim_rosenthal: Depending on which XJ13 replica you find, prices have ranged from approx. $400,000 for a later aluminum body XJ13 replica to the first aluminum bodied and four cam replica versions at $1,000,000, perhaps more now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630847676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848381, "authorName": "Montrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is JaguarLandRover still suing builders of Jaguar replicas? News is that JLR is stomping down on individuals and companies making replicas of the early Jags such as this. They even sued a husband and wife who built one in their garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630848052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848420, "authorName": "Thunderbay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi. I'm a Canadian and to import these cars into Canada, we require proof car has been registered for road use for more than 15 years. Does this car meet that requirement? Is the windshield glass or plexiglass? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630848779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848421, "authorName": "Louietooie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louietooie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any mechanical issues with the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630848842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848429, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GT 38.5?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630849029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6848433, "authorName": "argo19c (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Montrose: as mentioned in earlier posts regarding this auction (see below) there are a few companies now producing XJ13 replica kits (one here is the U.S.) as well as fully built replicas now (one of which is in the U.K). You will need to contact those companies regarding their legalities. As for already produced XJ13 replicas it might not be productive for JLR to go after individual XJ13 replica owners.\r\n@Thunderbay: This XJ13 was built over a period of nearly nine years starting in 2005, I do not believe that it will meet your Canadian 15 year requirement, It is presently titled and registered in Montana and the windshield is glass. \r\n