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I don't know any of the history of the car, and haven't been able to find anything about it either. It is / was driven by Alan Prince and Michael Hourigan.
Michael Hourigan owned and ran The Toy Shop in Wellington for many years, and prepared amount others the Andrew Bagnall Porsche 911 Carrera RS ( type 964 ) which was campaigned in the Nissan Mobil 500 Street Race support races and the Bridgestone Porsche series and a few other appearances. Michael has since relocated The Toy Shop to Auckland. This photo was taken by my Dad at the previously mentioned annual Jag day in Auckland, in September 2008. The sign on the windscreen reads: Maunfacture: Jaguar Model / Year: XJS Coupe / 1977 Form / Year: Group A / 1982 FIA / Homologation: A-5023 Engine / Capacity: V12 / 5343cc Rated: 414 BHP / 7200 RPM Transmission: 5 Speed Getrag Final Gear: 3.73:1 / 16 Inch Wheels Weight / Brakes: 1390 KGS / vented |
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29 Dec 2011, 03:56 (Ref:3005028) | #33 | |
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I can't post the pic yet because I don't have enough posts on the forum yet
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xjs jaguar group a
Hi all, I have the Prince/Hourigan XJS in my workshop at present for a refurbishment, having sat the last 17 odd years in a garage doing bugger all. Jaguar man Les Parkinson had the car after Hourigan, and used it for classic racing. The new owner is returning the car to period spec, including "patina" and will run the car in historic group A races. Any photos or interesting info appreciated ! Regards, Angus Fogg
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Here's a photo from the Nov '86 B&H 6hr race programme:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...S/PH-XJS-a.jpg And some info from the Sunday Times Jan '87 preview for the NM500: http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...S/PH-XJS-b.jpg Will the car be ready for Hampton Downs next month? Malcolm |
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Nothing sounds as hot as those big cats.
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Hi Malcolm, more than likely wont be ready to race, but hope to at least have it on display. Any more photos people??
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Hi Conrad, yes, cheers
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The wheels on it?
Simmons or BBS? |
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So is Goss still running his car in TWRcolours?
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Yes, unfortunately.
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I saw it at Muscle Car Masters a couple of times on display, but I can't recall ever seeing or hearing it run.
You're right though, it'd be a lot nicer to see it in an appearance it actually raced in. |
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Sounds exactly like the 3 real ones did at Bathurst 85.....gloriously loud!!
Gossy gives it enough curry at the MCMs each year but would be nice to see it in one of its group c configs. 82 spec was nice...84 even better. |
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i can remember a sandown enduro it was in went well for about 10 laps,pretty car and great exhaust sound.
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