Monthly Archiv: October, 2015

XKs Unlimited Tour

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A service shop full of nothing but E-Types and a parts department to build an entire new E-Type: XKs Unlimited has it all.

As a precursor to our Monterey Car Week, we headed down to San Luis Obisbo to XKs Unlimited. This is the same company that has saved our bacon in a pinch and provided the many specific parts E-Type parts on request. Pete in ordering knows every E-Type part number off the top of his head.

The facility itself is setup into two distinct operations, that being service and parts. XKs does full service and restoration work, leaving only the paint work outsourced. The parts take up a bulk of the space and are ordered in a small showroom. This time around we spotted the E-Type racecar owned by XKs Unlimited president Jason Len.

In this building is nothing but Jaguar Parts.

In this building is nothing but Jaguar Parts.

a peek inside the parts warehouse.

a peek inside the parts warehouse.

Jason Len's E-Type racecar in the showroom.

Jason Len’s E-Type racecar in the showroom.

A closer look at Jason Len's potent E-Type racecar with bespoke bits everwhere.

A closer look at Jason Len’s potent E-Type racecar with bespoke bits everwhere.

Main service area

Main service area

Main service area

Main service area

There is a building dedicated to bodywork.

There is a building dedicated to bodywork.

Upholstery and trimming area

Upholstery and trimming area

XK140 being prepped for interior.

XK140 being prepped for interior.

V12 bay fully restored.

V12 bay fully restored.

A future exciting project. V12!

A future exciting project. V12!

Machine and fabrication room.

Machine and fabrication room.