Group C Jaguar - Page 2

one five five · 10 Nov 2011, 08:57 (Ref:2983865)

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Originally Posted by Rob Bailey

Have a feeling Clinton still has it,few years ago in Muscle Car mag,there was a photo of a race XJS in a barn like a farm area,white in colour.

Was that the one with a #54 on it?

That car sported a Group C style bodykit, if its the Clinton car then it would have undergone a makeover post-1986.

I assume the Clinton car was a different car to the Prince-driven XJS that ran in New Zealand Group A races?

Rob Bailey · 11 Nov 2011, 04:38 (Ref:2984229)

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Originally Posted by one five five

Was that the one with a #54 on it?

That car sported a Group C style bodykit, if its the Clinton car then it would have undergone a makeover post-1986.

I assume the Clinton car was a different car to the Prince-driven XJS that ran in New Zealand Group A races?

you might be correct,so many mags,can't remember which one.

JAFA851 · 15 Nov 2011, 11:52 (Ref:2986657)

Quote:

Originally Posted by one five five

Was that the one with a #54 on it?

That car sported a Group C style bodykit, if its the Clinton car then it would have undergone a makeover post-1986.

I assume the Clinton car was a different car to the Prince-driven XJS that ran in New Zealand Group A races?

The Alan Prince / ?? Horrigan ( sp ) car is still in what looks to be original Group A trim - looking as immaculate as it always does. Every year the Jag club in Auckland has a show at the ( I think ) Alexandra Park trots stables. Last year ( or this year I can't remember ) the car was there - my Dad took a photo of it. I'll see if I can find it. I don't think it has been on the track in a few years, although I do remember seeing it run at Pukekohe around 2003 or 4?? at a TACCOC marshals day. I even took video of it which I think I still have.

Rob Bailey · 16 Nov 2011, 05:16 (Ref:2987091)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

The Alan Prince / ?? Horrigan ( sp ) car is still in what looks to be original Group A trim - looking as immaculate as it always does. Every year the Jag club in Auckland has a show at the ( I think ) Alexandra Park trots stables. Last year ( or this year I can't remember ) the car was there - my Dad took a photo of it. I'll see if I can find it. I don't think it has been on the track in a few years, although I do remember seeing it run at Pukekohe around 2003 or 4?? at a TACCOC marshals day. I even took video of it which I think I still have.

What was the history of that car?
Any TWR bits?

Uncle Cranker · 16 Nov 2011, 23:59 (Ref:2987465)

Contact this bloke.....
http://www.mikeroddy.com.au

racer69 · 17 Nov 2011, 06:13 (Ref:2987545)

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Originally Posted by Amonfan

Reda Awadallah had one in about 88/89 which raced as a Sports Sedan, that Willmington raced a few times, not sure if this was the Willmington car modified.

Was the origins of the white "Blue Haven Pools" Sports Sedan ever confirmed?

JAFA851 · 29 Dec 2011, 03:54 (Ref:3005027)

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Originally Posted by Rob Bailey

What was the history of that car?
Any TWR bits?

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

JAFA851 · 29 Dec 2011, 03:56 (Ref:3005028)

I can't post the pic yet because I don't have enough posts on the forum yet

St00ge · 29 Dec 2011, 04:03 (Ref:3005029)

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Originally Posted by JAFA851

I can't post the pic yet because I don't have enough posts on the forum yet

http://imgur.com/ simple easy and free

foggy · 29 Dec 2011, 07:21 (Ref:3005056)

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

MalcolmC · 30 Dec 2011, 07:19 (Ref:3005423)

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Originally Posted by foggy

Any photos or interesting info appreciated ! Regards, Angus Fogg

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

Rob Bailey · 30 Dec 2011, 07:45 (Ref:3005426)

Nothing sounds as hot as those big cats.

foggy · 30 Dec 2011, 09:11 (Ref:3005449)

Hi Malcolm, more than likely wont be ready to race, but hope to at least have it on display. Any more photos people??

brown dog · 30 Dec 2011, 10:09 (Ref:3005465)

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Originally Posted by foggy

Hi Malcolm, more than likely wont be ready to race, but hope to at least have it on display. Any more photos people??

Did GJ buy this car?

Conrad

foggy · 30 Dec 2011, 20:16 (Ref:3005667)

Hi Conrad, yes, cheers

Rob Bailey · 30 Dec 2011, 21:41 (Ref:3005698)

The wheels on it?
Simmons or BBS?

foggy · 31 Dec 2011, 02:23 (Ref:3005756)

simmons

JAFA851 · 29 Jan 2012, 10:53 (Ref:3018482)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAFA851

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

Right here is the picture to go with the post

Rob Bailey · 30 Jan 2012, 09:44 (Ref:3018804)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAFA851

Right here is the picture to go with the post

Has a very standard look when go compare her to the TWR and Goss cars.

Rob Bailey · 27 Sep 2012, 12:53 (Ref:3142504)

So is Goss still running his car in TWRcolours?

Umai Naa · 27 Sep 2012, 14:06 (Ref:3142542)

Yes, unfortunately.

Rob Bailey · 27 Sep 2012, 21:59 (Ref:3142740)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Yes, unfortunately.

Shame,it would be so much better in its final Group C form or even as he 1st raced it mode.
Must be odd when it and the correct winning car turn up at the same meeting.
Having never scene it it modern times,is it quick? sound tough ect?

Umai Naa · 27 Sep 2012, 22:31 (Ref:3142744)

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.

Oran Park Forever · 27 Sep 2012, 22:33 (Ref:3142746)

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.

Rob Bailey · 28 Sep 2012, 04:44 (Ref:3142842)

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Originally Posted by Oran Park Forever

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.

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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