Questions & Answers from
Tom Krefetz of Classic Showcase
QUESTION 1 from Rick J. in Santa Fe, NM:
Is it just me, or have rare and collectible Porsches gained in popularity recently? I followed the Monterey Auctions and they seemed to have been very well represented there; What in your opinion are some of the years and models to be on the lookout for?
Tom's Answer: Virtually all years of Porsches, as well as select Turbo editions and limited production models have all seen increases in value, and continue to be very sought after by serious Porsche collectors. As usual , the better the quality, the higher the value will be.
QUESTION 2 from Jane C. in Torrance, CA:
I just recently acquired a 1967 Jaguar Mark 2 from a distant family member who had kept the car sitting in their garage for the last 15 years; I know very little about classic cars, do not work on them, and would like your advice on the first steps to take in waking up the car so my family and I can enjoy it on special occasions. The car appears to be in excellent aesthetic condition, but has not been on the road in 15 years.
Tom's Answer: We would recommend transporting the car to our facility in Oceanside, CA for a total and complete evaluation. We will carefully analyze your Jaguar, take photographs and video of the issues we see and create a report that will show you a number of options available. Once you receive our report, you can go through it and then pick and choose which items you would like us to address and we will give you quotes on the parts and labor fees for the work. Please note that since the car has been sitting for many years, all the systems will need to be checked, possibly serviced and/or replaced. Also keep in mind that there are several items that will always need replacement after long periods of inactivity, which includes the car's battery, tires, as well as all fluids, fuels lines and filters, and brake hoses.
QUESTION 3 from Roland M. in South Hampton, NY:
I have a Jaguar XK-150, and want to restore and show it, but I don't want to receive any point deductions, or worse - de-value the car. Does changing the color of my classic Jaguar deduct points in Jaguar Club of America competition? Will the new paint also result in a devaluation of the car?
Tom's Answer: You can change the color to any of the official Jaguar colors that were used by the factory for the year of your car without receiving any deductions. Judges consider all of the "official" color schemes from the factory to be fully authentic.
QUESTION 4 from Lauren P. in Lake Tahoe, Nevada:
I have a 1965 E-type that is missing one of the horns; How do I tell which one is missing?
Tom's Answer: The E-type had two horns located on the frame just behind the radiator, one a High note, the other a Low note. The horns will have a “H” or an “L” engraved in it, so you can determine which is which. Once you have determined which one is missing, then it can be purchased easily at one of many Jaguar suppliers.
QUESTION 5 from Joesph P. in Columbus, OH:
I've noticed several Jaguar XKEs on your website that include recessed driving lights in the
Bonnet; I really like the look and am interested in achieving something similar for my XKE. Is this look easy to replicate on XKEs? How is this look achieved?
Tom's Answer: We have fabricated driving light assemblies for XKEs that recess into the front of the bonnet and are very efficient in operation. In fact, the XKEs original factory wire loom includes an extra wire incorporated into it for an auxiliary light system such as this. We are currently in the middle of preparing several assemblies for installation in various alloy and steel bodied bonnets of Series 1 XKEs. Please contact us if you would like to achieve this kind of sleek look for your E-Type.