The KWE Galleries - a selection from our past and present builds and upgrades, in pictures....
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A superb Series 3 V12 E Type brought to us for a new engine and some minor repairs. Status: In progress. Gallery
A
lovely 1973 BRG "Series 1" XJ12 over from Norway to have new engine, suspension,
brakes, steering and interior. This car has been well looked after and is
surprisingly rust-free given the severity of Norwegian winters. We will have to
dust-off our carburettor manuals! Status: In
progress. Gallery
A rare, limited edition Le Mans V12 XJS to be fully upgraded to KWE KS12 specification. This includes all new suspension, engine, interior, power enhancement, audio, air conditioning and much more. Status: In progress. Gallery
We have sourced this nice 1990 XJS V12 on behalf of its new owner for whom we are building a fully upgraded and improved KWE KS12. Full specification. Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1986 Cabriolet 3.6 has been dry stored for many years but has suffered from a lot of corrosion. It's unusual in having a four seat conversion and being finished in Bordeaux red. Work to be done includes all rust repairs, full exterior respray, new engine and full KWE suspension/brakes/steering. Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1989 V12 Convertible in Westminster blue undergoing accident repair, having KWE Suspension, cooling system renewal, major engine service, rust protection and other minor repairs. Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1996 Celebration 4 litre coupé in for new suspension, Intensive Engine Service, rust repairs and protection, custom low-loss catalysed exhaust system and new wheels. Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1988 V12 Convertible in Solent Blue being upgraded with Intensively Overhauled engine, full KWE suspension, all new interior, KWE 16 inch Pepperpot wheels and more. See Full Specification.
Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1989 V12 Convertible in Westminster Blue is having a full KWE suspension/brakes/steering renewal, along with substantial rust repair and protection. Engine will have KWE's 'Perishables 1500 mile service' which ensures long life.
Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1989 V12 convertible has been brought over from Belgium, and will have a fully rebuilt engine alongh with all new KWE Suspension/Brakes/Steering.
Status: Completed. Gallery
New
KWE suspension, new interior in magnolia leather piped green with green carpets
going into a 6 litre XJS. Engine will have our Perishables service and be
power-enhanced.
Status: Completed. Gallery
A 6 litre coupé in Silver Frost, having KWE suspension, rust protection, Perishables engine service, various electrical and air-conditioning repairs and a specialist stainless large bore exhaust system.
Status: Completed. Gallery
A very rare Lister Jaguar Series 3 XJ12, with 7 litre normally aspirated Jaguar V12 engine, developing a claimed 500bhp - we'll be testing this later! The car is undergoing full suspension renewal, retaining the AP Racing brakes. Some bodywork and an engine overhaul will bring this beast back to sparkling life!
Status: Completed. Gallery See also article on this car in April issue of Jaguar World Monthly
A full KWE K2-HS now in build. The HS specification will be enlarged with our special 18inch two piece 12 spoke alloy wheels, engine power enhancement, built-in SatNav, HID headlamps and much more. See specification for more detail. See colour change from Jaguar Regency red to KWE Sutton Blue (a dark metallic). Note also that the car has been converted to Daimler badging, seating and chromework specification.. Status: Completed. Gallery
Lynx Exventer in for power enhancement, uprated brakes, refurbished wheels, bodywork and electrical repairs.
Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1991 V12 Convertible in Platinum is having a fully rebuilt, power enhanced engine, all new KWE Suspension, sports exhaust, 18 inch wheels and a host of other improvements.
Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1985 3.6 litre cabriolet in Regency red in for new KWE suspension, full respray, new roof and many other detail improvements. The cabriolet is quite rare now and yet in 3.6 form is one of the best-handling XJSs. This one has a 5 speed manual gearbox.
Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1990 V12 Convertible in Talisman silver was due for upgrading when it met a steel fencepost, so the work has enlarged somewhat! After replacement of the wing we will be upgrading the suspension, rebuilding the engine and modifying the interior to the customer's requirements.
Status: Completed. Gallery
1989 TWR XJRS once belonging to Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones is now being fully restored. In poor bodily shape this car will have a full body strip, shotblast and lots of welding - but then it has lots of history! The current owner wants the original body repaired and prepared to last, with fully rebuilt engine and new interior. Not for the faint-hearted! Status: Completed!
1988 XJS V12
Convertible, KWE S1 suspension, engine renewal, power enhancement, interior
re-trim, full body repairs and respsray in Westminster blue, new 2 piece 18"
Azev wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres, new hood, upgraded audio. Status:
Completed. Gallery
New KWE suspension and KWE 'Perishables' Engine service are being applied to this 1996 4 litre convertible finished in Jaguar Turquoise.
Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1988 V12 XJS finished in Westminster blue is
having a complete mechanical upgrade to KWE KS12 spec. The convertible body is
in good condition and will only need minor refurbishment. Upgrade spec includes
fully rebuilt 5.3 litre engine, full KWE Suspension, all new interior and High
Intensity Xenon headlamps. This car once belonged to Sarah, Duchess of York.
Status: Completed. Gallery
A major upgrade has started on a 1991 V12 convertible. The Customer's specification is to "make it a new car" - so we will! This car has a very sound body, finished in Jade green with pale green leather and tan carpets. The leather will be re-trimmed in Magnolia, piped dark green to match the new green hood and new dark green carpets. KWE HdV 17inch Pepperpot wheels will be fitted to maximise road holding while retaining an authentic Jaguar appearance. A package of power enhancements will be applied along with some body strengthening. Status: Completed. Gallery
A full KWE KS12 is being built from this customer-supplied LHD 1990 XJS V12 convertible. Originally in black it will be fully repainted in Westminster blue, with dark blue hood, magnolia leather with contrasting piping, new woods, and dark blue Wilton carpet. The steering wheel will be re-trimmed in matching blue leather. The engine is undergoing a KWE major overhaul and will have power enhancement. Status: Completed. Gallery
This 1990 V12 convertible starred in a BBC TV series in 2006 along with James May and Oz Clark. We bought the car back after filming and it is now being restored and upgraded for its new owner. All new interior, KWE suspension and overhauled engine. Very high specification audio, satnav, iPod and bluetooth. The body is in Jaguar Jade green, and the new interior will be magnolia hide, piped dark green with matching carpets and hood. Status: Completed. Gallery
A full KWE KS now in build. Engine and suspension will be rebuilt. New leather, new paint and wheels along with usual KWE improvements. Donor car is a 1996 4 litre manual transmission, finished in Diamond blue. Status: Completed. Gallery
A 1991 XJS V12 convertible in for cavity wax injection, re-undersealing and our engine 'perishables' service
Status: Completed.
KWE Suspension,
wheels and engine servicing for this KWE-sourced 1985 XJ12 donor car. Multipoint
LPG conversion will also be fitted.
Status: Completed.
1994 6 litre XJS with us for KWE Upgraded suspension and power-enhanced engine. We expect 350bhp...
Status: Completed. Gallery
1982 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas in Jaguar Racing Green having new suspension, LPG conversion and two piece 18" alloy wheels. While this is older than average it has low mileage and is not suffering from too much rust. Status: Completed.
1989 XJS V12 Left Hand Drive from Switzerland. KWE intensive engine service, new suspension, four speed gearbox conversion, larger wheels and V12 power enhancement are amongst many upgrade items being applied. Status: Completed. Gallery Specification
1984 XJ12 having a fully re-machined V12 engine, new suspension and completely revised interior. Existing single point LPG installation to be upgraded to our emulating multipoint system.
Status: Completed. Gallery Specification
1990 XJ12 having stripped respray in Jaguar Regency red. Some
body repairs required. V12 engine has been intensively overhauled and a full KWE
suspension/brakes/steering renewal and upgrade. Improvements to audio system and
a bespoke interior.
Status: Completed. Gallery
1984 Cabriolet 3.6 litre manual in Cobalt blue. KWE upgraded suspension & brakes, and some rust repairs. Status: Completed.
1991 XJ12 to
KWE K-2 Specification, full body repairs and respray in Claret red, LPG
multipoint conversion with twin tanks. Status: Completed.
1992
XJS V12 coupé, KWE S1 suspension, engine renewal, interior re-trim, full body
repairs and respray in Brooklands green, refurbished wheels, SatNav/DVD/Bluetooth.
Status: Completed.
1993 XJS
V12 Convertible, KWE S1 suspension, engine renewal, tuned exhaust, interior
re-trim, new hood, full body repairs & respray in Kingfisher blue. Status:
Completed. Gallery
1983 XJ6
4.2 LHD, Engine renewal, engine bay restoration, interior re-trim, LPG
multipoint conversion, refurbished wheels. Status: Completed.
Gallery
1989 DD6
in gunmetal. KWE S1 suspension, re-trimmed seats & door cards, engine renewal,
LPG multipoint conversion, KWE 10 spoke alloy wheels. Status:
Completed. Gallery
