{"id":118077,"date":"2024-07-11T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T20:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=118077"},"modified":"2024-07-11T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T20:00:36","slug":"mclaughlin-buick-hot-rod-with-a-jaguar-v12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=118077","title":{"rendered":"McLaughlin-Buick Hot Rod with a Jaguar V12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This custom 1926 McLaughlin-Buick hot rod was built in the 1980’s. It is powered by a 5.3 L V12 from a 1972 Jaguar XKE with four SU carburetors and open exhaust headers. The V12 is paired to a three-speed automatic transmission and Jaguar independent rear end. Everything sits on a custom chassis with a dropped axle, tranverse leaf springs, and drum brakes in front. In back there is an independent rear suspension from a 1972 Jaguar XKE with inboard Wilwood disc brakes. The 15-inch wheels hold Nankang tires in front and Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires in back. The interior features Pontiac seats, steel dash with Smith gauges, and wood-rimmed steering wheel. The unique car is for sale on Bring a Trailer<\/a> located in Loomis, California.<\/p>\n

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This custom 1926 McLaughlin-Buick hot rod was built in the 1980’s. It is powered by a 5.3 L V12 from a 1972 Jaguar XKE with four SU carburetors and open exhaust headers. The V12 is paired to a three-speed automatic transmission and Jaguar independent rear end. 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