[{"id": 15593163, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too close to me for comfort. When I had my shop I always had a back-of-mind project to put an XJ-12 running drivetrain into one of these. V12, independent suspension, discs at all four corners, and a lovely shape covering it all. Would still be a project I'd take on, if I didn't have a whole bunch of projects vying for my attention already.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1726599211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15594502, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jags_in_the_barn ~ I've contemplated the same thing in the past, and my buddy Jason Len (of XKs Unlimited fame) assured me the XJ12 drivetrain would fit without too much trouble. But it would take either a wheelbarrow of cash to pay to restore this car with a drivetrain (and everything else mentioned) swap, or an incredible amount of skill, fabrication facilities and tenacity to see such a project through\u2014none of which I have at the moment. \r\n\r\nThat said, there are a lot of folks out there who just love a good challenge and this car will bring out the best of 'em!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726603142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15597144, "authorName": "Earlham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earlham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother-in-law had one of these. It had been completely restored, engine, transmission - everything. It was the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726610594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599429, "authorName": "DeanDekki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deandekki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I restored one some 25 years ago, to a local show winner condition level. The total cost was around 80.000$ back then, and it was much better to start with then this one. Spare parts were veeeeeery expensive, labor veeeeeeery extensive. I can only wonder, how much it would cost in today's money. 3 times more?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726662764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599600, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So sad to see this once stunning beauty in such shape, hopefully someone will restore it to its original glory \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726664644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599606, "authorName": "CraigInPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiginpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned two Mk IX's, a VII, and a VIIM. There was a time when the cost of re-doing the seats alone would exceed the finished value of a completely restored car. If you decided to replace the carpets, door panels, and have the woodwork professionally redone, you'd exceed the finished value of a completely restored car. Taking the car apart, fixing small rusted areas, and re-painting the car to its original quality level would exceed the finished value of a completely restored car. Yet, I did all of these. The IX is an extraordinary car, a great driver, with wonderful road manners, comfort, and the ability to transform itself from an aristocratic old school British touring car to a seriously hard core saloon rally car by how one chooses to drive it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1726664687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15609141, "authorName": "jagnaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the expression of the true meaning of \"Bring a Trailer\" . This car sadly is a parts cars or a deep deep money pit. Sad, sad, but wise to pass thinking of restoration.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726716399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15620869, "authorName": "surfdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "best thing for this is a SBC with a blower sticking out of the hood and some big fat tires under the back end, and head to the hotrod tour. JMO GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726840125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15621797, "authorName": "markwemple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwemple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would I be wrong in guessing that there could be a lot of hidden rust, like the e-type is famous for. Amazing hp out of a 3.8 from this era. I'd hate to see a SBC in this as those Jaguar 6s make a glorious sound", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726847813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15630111, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To restore such a car is certainly only for the brave of heart, but it can be done. Some years ago I was very tempted to purchase this gorgeous Mark IX, which had been restored from a pile of rust much worse than this one;\nhttps://www.ardorauctions.pl/jaguar-mark-ix-1959/\nI hope someone will take up the challenge!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726914813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15642208, "authorName": "MedIndy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There\u2019s no such thing as a cheap Rolls Royce, Bentley, or Jaguar", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727038182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15642302, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like such a shame that this had been refurbished before being acquired just 21 years ago. I can't quite fathom how one acquires an already refurbished car, then subjects it to such poor stewardship, clearly exposing it to the elements, leaving it in nearly unsalvagable condition, from an economic stand point.\r\nThat being said, @entoman60 Do you know if the engine spins freely or is it siezed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727039512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15652588, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by Oldcarguy2024", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727133360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15652797, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad the bidding increment is $100. That could force the winning bid to stick at $1. Oldcarguy2024 could be in line to acquire a car he can part out for a handsome profit. It's what I would be doing if I had the room to store it.... out of the elements. Judging from the lack of participation, I'm guessing the seller is content just knowing that this will soon be out of his/her way, at any price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727134985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15653135, "authorName": "memphisto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memphisto/", "bidAmount": 101, "content": "$101 bid placed by memphisto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727137854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15654185, "authorName": "WilliamWallaceRules", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williamwallacerules/", "bidAmount": 202, "content": "$202 bid placed by WilliamWallaceRules", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727152493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15654376, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The very picture of upside down...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727166392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655693, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bidding hasn't even reached BaT's $250 minimum Buyer's Fee at this point yet. Then add shipping... \n\nIt wouldn't look so bad if one sprayed the front bumper chrome silver, then parked the car 40 feet away. OK, maybe 60.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727190379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655970, "authorName": "jagsimon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsimon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this Jag was local to me, I would go up to at least a grand. I Think there are a few grands worth of parts on it.\r\n Try buying a good windshield for a Mark Nine. I remember searching for months to find one for mine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727192428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15656016, "authorName": "DelawareAutos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delawareautos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sadly, this is not a good car for me. It ticks so many boxes: close location, low upfront cost (likely), wonderful color combination, great design, an intriguing project, etc. and etc. But it\u2019s a Mark 9 Project, not knowing all of its issues will be damaging to the wallet\u2026 if only. Maybe someday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727192796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15657597, "authorName": "chobbsey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chobbsey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you've always wanted to be a shade tree mechanic but had zero experience or skills, this would be the car to cure you of the notion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727200080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15658897, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car reminds me of Harry Smedley's fine book \"Genevieve: A Love Story\", which is about the restoration of a Mark IX that looked much like this one, when Smedley bought it in order to restore it. He was the original owner of the car, then sold it after some years, but found out that he could not live without it, so he bought it back, in a terrible shape and for a lot of money, and restored it to its former glory. Quite a read for \"big cat\" enthusiasts...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727204109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15659299, "authorName": "Bergamasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bergamasco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not much money for a lot of tinkering ....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727205389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15659480, "authorName": "bobdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price just get it running, new tires and drive it around, limited expense, put a for sale sign in it, some one would want it for a rat rod or unique ride. After running & tires sell it for 5k or more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727205978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15659524, "authorName": "AirEngr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airengr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller may be regretting the No Reserve.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727206133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15659535, "authorName": "mcdanielkimac1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdanielkimac1/", "bidAmount": 303, "content": "$303 bid placed by mcdanielkimac1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727206173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15659916, "authorName": "Najicharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najicharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller regretting this for sure", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727207363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15659981, "authorName": "cars_inc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cars_inc/", "bidAmount": 404, "content": "$404 bid placed by cars_inc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727207579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15659989, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller may be happy to move on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727207614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660002, "authorName": "lawdc4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdc4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note to self: never do a no reserve auction...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727207679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660007, "authorName": "cars_inc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cars_inc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/24/24 for $404 to cars_inc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727207701, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15660015, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy your project.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727207718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660031, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "deal of the day...for the buyer or seller?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727207775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660086, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller involvement could have netted $505.00", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727208013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660099, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MedIndy. Or a Caddy, Lincoln, Buick!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727208052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660263, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the lowest price a car ever sold for on BaT? At this price this thing is perfect for a restomod.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727208565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660450, "authorName": "wanderlust2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanderlust2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is actually a beautiful car! LS Swap, nice paint job, pimped interior. It will be a hell of a ride! Super classy and people will assume it is a rolls royce because they don't know", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727209118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660657, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "404 not found. \r\n\r\nWait what?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727209767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662111, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lawdc4 Nothing wrong with a No Reserve auction. Because people know they can actually win a car they bid on instead of wasting their time not knowing the reserve, it can actually yield higher prices than a Reserve auction. The problem here was the condition of the car, cost to restore, and the fact that the seller had ZERO input and interaction. Seller got exactly what he bargained for. As I said earlier, he's just glad to see it gone. I just wonder if @cars_inc will ever actually get the car without taking legal action. @cars_inc , please keep us posted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727214342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15662758, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In Photo #44, there's a big fat cat perched upon the bonnet of this big fat cat. If the beast was included in the sale, the car was not so grievously overpaid....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727216425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15663540, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for a man cave! For $404 you can \u201cpart it out\u201d\u2026 make wall art of the front and rear; seats for sofas; and glass over the engine and transmission for a coffee table; add to the dash for a bar; and wheels/tires for bar stools.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727223487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15663588, "authorName": "fomocoguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fomocoguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I had been watching this auction. I would have gladly paid more and simply used it as yard art.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727223661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15664832, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The old girl is still fair and such a work of art should, at least in my opinion, definitely be restored. The car seems to be quite complete, so this will be feasible for anyone with the right skills and/or wallet to do it. \n\nOne lesson: Never leave your big cat outside in the rain and snow. A garage with 40-50% humidity will be imperative for these old treasures. \n\nA tip: In Sweden many use linseed oil underneath old cars to stop the progression of the rust. My own experience is that it is quite efficient. \n\nGood luck with the project, @cars_inc!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727254144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15674490, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is why I look at BAT Its a great project that will keep someone ovcupied and poor but happy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727305616, "type": "comment"}]