http://coupers-cars.com/1959_jaguar_mk_2_restoration.htm
It’s probably a love it or hate it creation. In any case, I think one has to recognize the quality of the bodywork done and the unusual character of the transformation.
Comments invited
Bernard
I personally prefer to see the MkII re purposed and continue to be used, seen and commented on rather than just parted out, although looking at the photos, I wonder if punching out the roof, and worst case a vinyl roof covering A’la XJC would be an alternative?
(I guess as a past owner of a couple of utes I have a soft-spot for them, so I can appreciate the final product )
Back in the late 70s Toyota used to advertise their hot 5spd pickup with the line, “If BMW made a pickup, this is what they would make.”
So if Jaguar made a pickup, would this be what they’d make?
I like the fact that they retained the Jaguar rear bumper.
I once put a bid on a 1922 Packard V12 that had been turned into a pickup.
But then there’s the quote from the late Jaguar designer Geoff Lawson.
“A Jaguar looks like its going fast when its standing still. A sport ute looks like its standing still when its going fast. We will never make a sport ute.”
Aaron Couper also created the sweetest XJ-engined Spridget!
I like it…Im sure the puristas… wont.
Trying to restrain myself from commenting…
This is the best I could do.
There was one around Maidstone Kent , Harris motorcycles , dark blue , the lines of that one followed the lines of the chrome strip , no tail gate , inside was checker plate , used to move bikes about !
Paul,
Did you mean to say XJ engine Austin-Healey Sprite?
Paul,
Your no comment statement certainly got my attention and I seem to sense that you don’t approve of this transformation. The more I look at it, the more I think the car could have been saved as a whole, the worst case scenario being maybe fitting a full size Webasto sunroof to minimize the work to be done. After all, these roofs were immensely popular when the MkII was contemporary and this is probably the way I would have gone with this particular MkII. But this is not my car and my point was to show a well done job of something rather unusual. This being said, in my opinion, every Jaguar up to the X300 is a thing of beauty. And I did hate inspector Morse’s red MkII with its black vinyl roof!
HI there
Excuse delay in responding.
No, no…Don’t worry. All in good fun. Thanks for sharing.
But no, absolutely don’t approve.
The roof could have been hammered out. Such a large flat area is not difficult for those with body work experience. Far easier than fenders and other areas.
All the pillars appear fine.
C’est vraiment dommage.
prends soin.
P
I have always thought a old Hearse would make a good pickup , cut back of replace screen and doors for original , and add a roof and back !
I can only speak for myself, but as a lifelong enthusiast of convertible cars, I would find it refreshing to be transported in some sort of hearse pick-up for my last ride. Talk about going in style! This Daimler minus the roof would suit me just fine.
There is quite a few roof’s on e-bay from £190 ! 
