2003 Autotune Aristocat

Description

Built in 2002; Jaguar XJ6 4.2 running gear with manual overdrive and triple carbs; various new parts recently fitted; MOT-exempt; driven 50 miles to the sale

As with the other Aristocat elsewhere in this sale (Lot 111), this car is based on a kit supplied by Autotune using a steel spaceframe chassis bracketed to accept XJ6 running gear with a lightweight GRP body on top. The kits met the IVA requirements and this car, which was built in 2002, passed the SVA test in July 2003.

Based on a 1979 XJ6 Series 2 (GOF 274V), it has a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive on 3^rd and 4^th and has been fitted with triple HD8 carburettors from a 1966 Jaguar Mk10 to give it E-Type levels of performance. It rides on 15” MWS bolt-on wire wheels with Pirelli tyres and has XK140 boot and bonnet badges, Jaguar leaper mascot and a two-piece windscreen for that period XK look.  

Described as a 2003 Aristocat Sports on the V5C, it is classed as a Historic Vehicle so it is free to tax and MOT-exempt.

There are a few invoices for routine upkeep over the last few years (carbs overhauled; new fuel pump; full service in 2019 etc), while 12 old MOTs show that it has only covered around 8,000 miles from build.

Our vendor (who is the 4^th owner) acquired the car just over a year ago, driving it back from Somerset to the Midlands. He has carried out a few jobs on the car and fitted various new parts (alternator; water pump; coolant hoses; rear suspension bushes; power steering rack overhaul) and reports that it runs and drives well.   

Supplied with a private plate which is transferable (DUI 9555), it also comes with a good hood and sidescreens, an original Aristocat Autotune build manual, XK140 handbook, various club magazines and a Haynes manual.

Driven 50 miles to the sale, it has been starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site with good 50psi oil pressure.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]