I just joined the forum and have a 66 3.8S, which after almost 20 years sitting in the garage at home I have just started work on. Starting from the front and working back the first job is to get the brakes sorted out. I am going to try and do a XJ6 series 1 converson on them. Then it should just be a fair bit of tidying up and we should be on the road again. The body is almost perfect, but the interior needs some work.

 

Hullo all, Jim from Point Cook in Melbourne. Drive 2003 S type R, member of Jaguar car club of Vic and normaly hang around with the Geelong register.
First drive of a Jag was at 17 in a V12 e type, have been in love eversince (I have just turned 60) Got an e type in my sights at the moment, wish me luck with the financial controller!.

 

Thanks mate...can anyone tell me about the dreaded control arm replacement. ..I have just been told mine are worn and the bush cannot be replaced w out replacing the whole arm at 450 each...yikes!!!

 

Hullo Pythons, thats what I was told, but I believe you can get them repaired, try contacting JagSpares on 03 9870 0542 for the parts. Also check the UK jag forum. jaguar forum.co.uk

Good luck. Jim

 

It's a tidy looking car, Michael. I imagine that the 307 is a bit of a performance boost over the old 4.2!

What XF did you go for Shanncon? Diesel, petrol, supercharged V8?

 

Thanks mate! Yea she goes well. Love the old girl! Sounds amazing too!!

 

I opted for the 3 litre supercharged engine. I wanted the 3 litre diesel since I've got a 3 litre diesel Mercedes and am rapt with the performance. However, Jaguar talked me out of it due to my low annual mileage, claiming I would have problems with the DPF.

I was extremely satisfied with my test drive, particularly when the car was put in "sport" mode. The engine suddenly became alive!

 

G'Day Cobbers! (or is that too Oz)
Neil here,snug in the best part of the big island the "The Great Lakes" 90 mile beach,just far enough away from the snow country,The high plains and owner of the best driving roads there are!
Never knew there were so many on here,good idea to bring them out in the open. Any others nearby? Bairnsdale,Vic. (don't google it,envy is one of the deadly sins)

 

G'Day Cobbers! (or is that too Oz)
Neil here,snug in the best part of the big island the "The Great Lakes" 90 mile beach,just far enough away from the snow country,The high plains and owner of the best driving roads there are!
Never knew there were so many on here,good idea to bring them out in the open. Any others nearby? Bairnsdale,Vic. (don't google it,envy is one of the deadly sins)

 

Hi all,

Im Devitt from Sydney NSW. Ive inherited my mates Jag that has been sitting in his mothers garage for 12 years. It has a 350 chev conversion in great condition. Back in 2000 he used to pick me up for work. He imported a Cadillac from the states and told me to take the jag. It fired up an ran for a bit. Tanks are rusted out and need to treat them. It a 1974 series 2 xjs. Interior excellent exterior great cond as well. Will update you with pics and progress.

Cheers

 

Hi all

I have a 1974 XJS series 2 Jag with a 350 Chev Conversion. Looking forward in conversing and meeting some of the Sydney enthusists and the potential Meet / Cruise. I managed to egt this car through my good mate who drove it up until 2001 since then sitting in the garage. Started up however need to clean fuel tanks out full of rust and register.

Cheers

 

• Looking forward to pic's Devsta!!

 

No probs will get some pics up soon

 

Hi all

I joined the forum about 3 months ago, saying I was saving for my first Jag. I have been busy test driving every one that I could find but they all seemed to have something wrong with them. I decided to look at one last car and the moment I saw it I knew it was the one. I think it chose me actually.

I ended up buying a gold colour 1997 LWB 3.2 X300. All the electrical toys work, he has overhauled the aircon and heater, and it has the Premium sound system (which I will be ripping out) and the lovely wood steering wheel and a Daimler grille. Also has the motorized steering wheel and he still has the remote control, unlike the other cars I looked at. Drives very nicely with none of the issues the other cars had.

I pick it up next Sunday from Auckland, the owner was kind enough to hold it for me for 2 weeks while I get the last of the cash together.

P.S. my Camry is off to the wreckers tomorrow :-)

 

Hello all as well,

Walked into my fathers workshop one day and saw a stunning black X-Type with red half leather interior in manual!! So lovely I just wanted it....lucky I found out it was up for sale!!!

Needless to say I bought it a week later and definitely have not regretted it for over a year. Been upgrading it ever since to become my perfect car. Used to love Japanese tuners, now I love Jags

 

Hi all, I just purchased a 1988 XJ6 Sovereign 3.6 its my first Jag and I love it, but will need to spend some time making it A1. Im from Brisbane.

 

Hi we have a 88 XJ40 Daimler white in colour 16"five spoke Speedy wheels , with four headlight conversion and a lip spoiler on the boot other wise stock, we just moved to Marong Victoria , so have not meet any one in a club , but hope to soon, so Hi to ever one hope to see you on the road some were some time cheers.
Happy Motoring.
Larry & Deborah

 

Hi Dave,
I am Tony from Belrose NSW and I am on my second Jag and cannot see myself changing. I had an maroon X Type 2.1 litre 2003 model and absolutely loved it so much, I put it in on the bigger XJ8 X350 3.5 litre. It is a dark grey/charcoal coloiur with the creamy leather interior. I am absolutely sold on it and just love giving it a run. Love to hear from anyone with a similar vehicle. Thanks for creating this thread.

 

Awesome lance whereabouts you from?

 

Mick from melbourne, azzure blue xj6 s1 1971 not going yet, velour blue interior and recently aquired xj40 december 91 build...there again under repair. Love the way it drives though. The 40 is kingfisher blue a metallic turquoise colour , magic. Cream leather interior. Any other melburnites into s1's or xj40's?