When I think of a Jaguar, I usually think of an old man smoking a pipe while wearing a terrible suit jacket (that or Jeremy Clarkson going “Jaaaag”). The four door Jag is considered a gentleman’s car, one for quiet outings or maybe some golf. Tesh Monkey though, has taken a normally drab saloon and turned it into a slammed down class act with a serious attitude.
This swanky Jag was started by Tesh and his friend with the goal to be one of the few (if not first) bagged Jaguars out there. “My friend that passed away this year actually pushed me to buy this car and he got me to buy all the air parts before he left. This is like my tribute to him really. We failed on the first car but this car was supposed to be the only Jaguar bagged in the world. I don’t know if I did it but it goes up and down.” Not only does Tesh’s Jag get down but it gets hammered to the ground.
When deciding on what style he was going with, Tesh couldn’t just go in one direction. Being out of New York, a city full of diversity, he turned this Jag into a melting pot of styles. The interior keeps a classy look that rivals a JDM VIP level. The paint and chrome have been kept just like it came off the assembly line to give it that old school feel and to go with that he chose a set of smoothies to set his sled on and of course there is his air setup which he borrowed from the Euro world.
This Jaguar has turned out to be a melting pot by taking small pieces from multiple scenes and not only has Tesh made it work but he has created a machine that will break some serious necks. In the end he has proved that you can take whatever chassis you want and make a jaw-dropping car if you keep at it.
Tesh would like to thank: “Myself and my team at Monkey Wrench, for having the worst car known to man, but we make it look soo good lol”
Make sure you check out out Pravan Kuntmala’s work over at pravanphotography.com.
December 5, 2011 at 12:20 am
great feature, car, and pictures!
December 5, 2011 at 12:27 am
shout outs to tesh and his g-ride
December 5, 2011 at 12:28 am
thats the most reliable car in the world.
December 5, 2011 at 12:39 am
Love it but dont like the half steering wheel.
Would cool to have UK plates on too…..
Marco
From the UK
December 5, 2011 at 12:41 am
Sick car.
December 5, 2011 at 2:01 am
Love me a clean Jag. Awesome car and good to see another bagged Jaguar on the road.
December 5, 2011 at 2:32 am
liked the older saloon cars they got that og gentleman swag
December 5, 2011 at 6:11 am
Beautiful car but i also dont like the half steering wheel and it looks like its been hack off with an axe !
December 5, 2011 at 6:48 am
Just EPIC! DO WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m speechless.
December 5, 2011 at 8:08 am
nice ride. steering wheel i can do without. and are those zip ties on the steering wheel
December 5, 2011 at 8:54 am
Very swanky jag, props tesh you & bish did a sick job. Keep it up and keep his memory alive, R.i.p Bishnu
December 5, 2011 at 9:55 am
I just realized, you guys (cristian in this one) have some really nice writing skills. Pics are amazing too but it takes talent to hold a reader to something. good job and nice car
December 5, 2011 at 11:31 am
This feature was actually compiled by Cristian and written by one of our staff writers, Josh Wilson, but thanks for the kind words!
-Dave@Canibeat
December 5, 2011 at 10:09 am
Just put the original steering wheel back, or put a nardi, wtf is that?!
December 5, 2011 at 2:44 pm
i cut the wheel so when i sit back in my seat it wont be in my veiw, you cant lower this steering column , and i love to cruise . the car was static at first , on cut springs. they dont have available aftermarket parts . the zipties are there because “thats what bish would do” i couldn’t find long enough screws. that lv fake stuff was from my other car that committed suicide on me . i just put it there for the memories.
December 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm
and its rather ill
December 5, 2011 at 4:39 pm
giving NY some love! props for going to the left with this!
December 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Stanceworks would be all over this thing I can see it getting big
December 5, 2011 at 8:52 pm
So clean!!! and I love everything else on this site but such a nice change from the usual
December 5, 2011 at 9:49 pm
PRops to my brother TESH, Bishnu will be proud!
-Boostin jae
December 6, 2011 at 1:23 am
car is hot sauce. steering wheel…wack as hell
December 6, 2011 at 11:40 am
lol thankyou bro, its hard to explain . ill buy a new one, its easier .
December 6, 2011 at 4:57 am
Good Job ~~~
December 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Why do people hate on others rides???? Freshenuff my friend. I <3 Haters!!!!!!
December 7, 2011 at 4:12 pm
The ghettofied half steering wheel pretty much kills this car. Clean car yes, but by no means innovative or a show stopper. Keep fighting the good fight though, You will make it one day.
December 8, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Ive always wondered what it would look like lowered. its nice!
December 11, 2011 at 3:55 am
it has much potential . i will soon change wheels .
December 8, 2011 at 11:22 pm
all this car needs to really be a melting pot is, some rediculous BOSO pipes <3
really not a fan of that steering wheel tho
December 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm
that steering wheel absolutely ruins the car
lose the switchbox and just put a nice built-in panel on the console.
December 10, 2011 at 8:03 am
legit everything about it. Love it. Mad props. If I saw it in person I’d shake your hand.
December 12, 2011 at 9:40 am
Smooth look, best looking Jaguar XJ S3 I even like the big US bumpers!
December 14, 2011 at 12:07 am
cleanest jag i’ve seen in a while. loving the swag mix of old and new. the steering wheel adds a funky touch. don’t change it lol kudos to this entire build <3 another great feature, canibeat!
December 16, 2011 at 9:53 am
What kind of wheels?
December 22, 2011 at 3:04 am
Damn that jag is swag.
December 22, 2011 at 5:04 am
PEACE 2 the homie TESH…
December 25, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Hey Tesh or for anyone else who knows please help me out!!! I have a Jaguar XJ6 and want to know where I can get the rims on Tesh’s? Thanks!
December 31, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Pick them up from here:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/Cragar-313-Series-Smoothie-Chrome-Wheel/752139/10002/-1
January 12, 2012 at 1:19 am
Wow….I have two of these XJ’s and am working on them. I actually have an 83 that i planned on Black. But now I gotta get the smoothies too(which I think only 15×7 will fit and for anyone wanting to know it is a 5×4.75 bolt pattern).
These cars have a great network of Jag lovers who know everything about them and they can tell you everything about them too. This is one amazing ride. Hope more people BAG these cars and keep this piece of history alive.
April 1, 2012 at 4:45 am
Hi what air bag kit did you use and where did you get it ?
Thanks Jason
April 25, 2012 at 3:57 pm
your JAG is sick bro!, what size is are the rims and what company did you use for your air bag setup? any information will be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
J