Tesla powered 1950 MK V Jaguar.

Lancpudn · 13th February 2021, 18:58

Love it or hate it I can see this sort of thing happening to more & more of these rare old British classics or any other marque for that matter in the near future.

I'm in two minds about these kind of projects though! I would love to see it restored to it's original spec but then again I'd like to see it used everyday out on the roads with a modern drive train and not shoved in some museum.

Whichever way I'm going to follow this project of a lovely old Jag

FLYING BANANA · 13th February 2021, 19:41

I must admit I have thought about turning the Banana over to electric. Would certainly cure her maladies.

Pete · 13th February 2021, 21:40

It's an interesting idea. A shame it's being done by such an ignorant halfwit.

SideValve · 14th February 2021, 11:41

I'd love to do the same to my Morris Eight but in reality conversions are expensive - far more so than the result would be worth.
I guess the good news is that, as its a frail little thing by modern standards, in a few years time the bits from a wrecked Zoe or similar should be reasonably affordable and more than adequate for daily use.

patrolman pete · 14th February 2021, 17:47

I can't see why people are wanting to ruin a classic car which just seems to be another ' latest fad' . Just buy a Nissan Leaf with all it's latest toys as standard. To me the charm of a classic is ' it's voice ' from the brum sound from it's little exhaust and the whine from it's gearbox. It should be a time machine with all it's period charm.

marinabrian · 14th February 2021, 21:06

I plan on running a diesel on veg oil and white spirit after the fuel disappears from general sale.

Electric cars, yes zero emission at point of use, but ultimately far less environmentally sound than your average ICE car.

I'm with Pete on this, classic cars become kit car specials when fitted with electric power trains.

Brian

Bogbrush82 · 15th February 2021, 12:07

All he's done is spend a fortune on making a classic car completley worthless.

wraymond · 15th February 2021, 14:46

What on earth is wrong with the car as it was? At a stroke, all of its character, history, delight, and yes - presence - static or moving, is gone. Forget the value/return/usage, a lovely car destroyed in the name of fashionable fable. All in the name of, er, progress? Heresy.

coolguy · 15th February 2021, 16:36

There are two reasons why I love classics - their looks (not euroboxes), and the noise they make (every one has a unique note). I cite my Triumph 2500TC and my Rover V8S SDi as great examples! I shall not be joining the electric revolution, and at my age I should not have to.

Lancpudn · 17th February 2021, 12:20

Second vid up.

13th February 2021, 18:58	#1
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,564 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Tesla powered 1950 MK V Jaguar. Love it or hate it I can see this sort of thing happening to more & more of these rare old British classics or any other marque for that matter in the near future. I'm in two minds about these kind of projects though! I would love to see it restored to it's original spec but then again I'd like to see it used everyday out on the roads with a modern drive train and not shoved in some museum. Whichever way I'm going to follow this project of a lovely old Jag __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I can't see why people are wanting to ruin a classic car which just seems to be another ' latest fad' . Just buy a Nissan Leaf with all it's latest toys as standard. To me the charm of a classic is ' it's voice ' from the brum sound from it's little exhaust and the whine from it's gearbox. It should be a time machine with all it's period charm.

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marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I plan on running a diesel on veg oil and white spirit after the fuel disappears from general sale. Electric cars, yes zero emission at point of use, but ultimately far less environmentally sound than your average ICE car. I'm with Pete on this, classic cars become kit car specials when fitted with electric power trains. Brian

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	What on earth is wrong with the car as it was? At a stroke, all of its character, history, delight, and yes - presence - static or moving, is gone. Forget the value/return/usage, a lovely car destroyed in the name of fashionable fable. All in the name of, er, progress? Heresy. __________________ member no. 235

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17th February 2021, 12:20	#10
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,564 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Second vid up. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto