After years and years of looking and planning the customization and restoration of my dream machine (a late 1960's Pontiac ragtop) I had everything changed by an encounter with a 2001 XK8C! I am not new to mechanical work on cars and have done work on XKE's, but even they did not grab my attention like the XK8. So, here I am....doing research and trying to find the best XK8C that I can purchase outright. I hope to be lucky enough to blunder into a cheap project that I can build to my specs. I am glad to be here and will mostly be quietly lurking....Seems to be a lot of helpful stuff here!

-tbm

 

Welcome aboard and keep us posted on your search. And, yes, many helpful and informed people here

Cheers
DD

 

Welcome to the forum TBM,

Hope the 'encounter' was a sighting and not an insurance issue.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X-Type section for help, advice and information. The HOW TO section is a good place to start. If there's anything you can't find, post a question.

I think I've got the right location for you for "Jewel in the Cornfield". You can also visit the US Mid West Region section by following this link Mid West US - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the search and the forum.

Graham (in the Land of the Prince Bishops)

 

I was in a local lot and there was a immaculate 2001 xk8c in green. It was sold, but the salesman was more than happy to let me sit in it and peek under the cowl. For 12k, I thought.."This is a lot of car for the money..." I have of course seen them all over, but never actually sat behind the wheel of one. I love my friends XKE's, but I think the elegance and civility of the XK8 has now made it my next dream ride. I can't wait to learn more about these cars so I can narrow down the search as I sell toys to make room and capital.
Thanks!
-tbm

 

TBM - welcome to the forum and hope you find the cat of your dreams! I have truly enjoyed mine since I bought it this past Feb. and with all the great support, how to's and available manuals on this forum - makes it an even mre enjoyable experience.

 

Hi there TBM & welcome aboard, Its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums.
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, use the search facility etc, can be found here
within the following link Helpful_information

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features.

Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Welcome to the forum TBM,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.