1978 Jaguar Kougar
Highlights
- Upgraded XK engine with Iskiderian camshafts, wide-angle cylinder heads and oversized pistons
- Fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and 3:08 differential
- Developed and tuned by a Jaguar mechanic
The Plus
Probably inspired by successful sports cars such as the Fraser Nash TT Replica, Allard and Healey Silverstone, the British-built 'Kougar' specials combined Jaguar engineering with a lightweight open-wheel chassis.
This example, built in 1978, is rather refined. Its XK in-line six-cylinder has been upgraded with Iskiderian camshafts, wide-angle cylinder heads and oversized pistons, giving it, according to feedback, significant extra power. It looks very good overall and we're told it's a real pleasure to drive. It has been developed and tuned by a qualified Jaguar mechanic, so it is said to offer good performance and handling.
History and documents
- Retains its British road registration
- Built in 1978 by Harry Philips at a cost of £2,000 (€2,400)
State of the art
- Finished to a very high standard
- Remarkably well preserved
- Straight bodywork with no signs of corrosion or damage
- No noticeable signs of wear to the paintwork, which remains very bright
- Elegant chrome
- Vintage Wolfrace wheels
- 245 tyres
- Interior looks good with minimal signs of wear
- Elegant dashboard, instruments and controls
- Carpet looks in good condition
- Equipped with individual windscreens
Powertrain
- XK DOHC 3.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine
- Fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
- 3:08 differential
- Well presented engine compartment
- Two electric fuel pumps feed two carburettors
- Tuned by a qualified Jaguar mechanic
- Seller says this car is a 'beast' to drive and incredibly fun to drive
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Auction Details
- Year 1978
- Make Jaguar
- Model Kougar
- Colour Blue
- Mileage 4,963 Miles
- Engine size 3800
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Diksmuide
- Country Belgium
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Auction ends
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bids
- phantom•••• €17,500 02/07/24
- sebasti•••• €15,251 01/07/24
- be.weis•••• €15,000 30/06/24
- albino-•••• €13,000 26/06/24
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