Hello All, David here. I recently purchased a 1997 XK8 that is going to be completely restored. Car interior has seen better days but everything is fixable. The car will be a gift to my 14 year old daughter when she turns 16.
About me, I am an Electrical Engineer, business owner and avid DIYer. I live near St. Louis but on the Illinois side.
I want to complement the forum members on an informative website - lots of good information here that will help all Jag owners.

 

Hello, David,
When I turned 16 I had a cheap little Chevy which I drove the wheels off.

I can only Imagine your daughter's delight when presented with an XK8!! You'll be driving the boys off with a Big Stick!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome aboard David.

 

Yes my daughter(s) and my wife will be surprised. I keep the car at my office/workshop and tinker with as time permits. It has been tough keeping the secret but I really want it to be a surprise.
My first real car was a 1972 Volvo 142 which I built up myself in 1986 out of used parts on a shoe string budget. Kids today have it much better.

 

Thank you Daf11e -
I love Australia - had a ball in King Cross in 1996, before I was married...
I don't know if you will find this funny or not but I have an Englishman friend that met a girl from Perth and married her. He was emigrating to Australia and when asked by the immigration officer if he had a criminal record, he responded "I thought is was no longer a requirement"
Cheers

 

Welcome.

I agree with that criminal record statement, and I bet the immigration guy had no idea of what he was referring to.

Lucky daughter.

Mine got an XJ40, and the son a S2 V12. After that they were on their one as far as car choices goes.

 

Welcome to the forum.
They gave me citizenship without a record.

 

Welcome to the forum David,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Midwest Region forum by following this link US Midwest - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums David,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

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