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Hi All,

For a long while I have been looking for a Manual facelift XJS, last week I final found one that has had a minor crash.   I work in the salvage industry and have repaired many personal vehicles over the years so the repair doesn't faze me.  The car has been well cared for, so I don't have a huge amount to do apart from fixing the ding.   I am looking for  a bonnetnearside rear corner light, front grill, chrome trim above grill and mid-section chrome for the top of the front bumper.   Both front lights (and bezels) were damaged but I don't need these as I have bought a twin light conversion kit from an amazing local specialist (Norman Motors).    Working in the industry, I am reasonably well connected for recycled parts, but none of my existing contacts in mainland UK have what I need.   For the last few days I have been messaging sellers on eBay, emailing breakers and specialist as well as generally getting my head around who the go to people in the industry are.   Most of the parts that I need are available, but I want to make sure I have all my options before making my purchases in the days ahead.  If anyone has a recommendation of a source or any of you have the parts to for sale, please let me know.  I will post a few snaps of the car to share the damage...  I didn't mention the wings in the parts list as I will repair the ones on the car.   

Part Needed:

  • Bonnet
  • Nearside rear corner light
  • Front grill
  • Chrome trim above grill
  • Mid-section chrome for the top of the front bumper

All the best Piers

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Good spot, that's the best donor I have found. I spoke to the seller a few days ago, he does have a bonnet (and thinks he might have some other bits), but is not super keen shipping it to England.  I have a friend with a salvage yard not too far away from the listing so he is going to check it out for me when he gets a chance.  

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