Hi there. At 16 years old back in 1958 I walked onto a used sportscar lot in Los Angeles. I fell in love with a beautiful XK120mc. It was a bright red roadster. However, the price was $1100.00 My net worth at the time was about $30.00 and I earned about $15.00 a week from a part time job. But...I have been a Jag fan ever since.

I went to sportscar races back in the '50s to watch C and D types race against Ferraris and Maseratis, which they frequently beat. I also watched Mercedes gull-wing coupes race the XK series Jags. They raced each other at a distance behind the Corvettes who dominated the class.

Well, a few things like service time, marriage, raising kids, college, career and so on interevened and I never bought a Jaguar. It was always "someday". Well, when I spotted a beautiful 2004 XJ8 with under 42,000 miles on it...I said to myself, "If this isn't someday it might never arrive". So, I took it home.

It is absolutely drop-dead gorgious and in beautiful condition. I just returned from the Phoenix area. I cruised along on the interstate at 75-85, (well, a little slower when I entered California), and when I arrived at home the trip computer told me my MPG was 31.4. Amazing!

I have been reading here for a couple of months now, so thanks to all for the good information.

Many blessings to all of you,

Tom

 

Welcome to the forum Tom,

I'm delighted to hear the reality lives up to the 55 year dream for you.

After months of reading you probably know your way around here but if not, follow this link XJ ( X350 & X358 ) XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X350 section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Enjoy the XJ8 and the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Tom,

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.

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, Tom and thanks for the interesting intro.
Follow Graham's advice and enjoy your membership here.

 

Hi Tom,
Now that you have one, you'll understand that owning one is a lot more fun than looking at them.
Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome. It's always nice to have another Southern Cal enthusiast in the fold. Why not join a group of us at the Queen's English Car Show at Woodley Park in Van Nuys on Sunday, April 14. Enjoy your dream car and how about some photos?

 

You've got that right for sure! BTW, I drove past you last Friday on I10. Ate lunch in Tonopah.

Tom

 

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