Hey guys, I have need on this website countless numbers of tired reading through the conversations about jaguars. I am very passionate about jaguars, my collection consists of a 1990 xjs collection classic convertible and a 2000 xkr coupe.

I am not very wealthy but I do love these cars. I first grew fond of jaguars when I drove a 2006 convertible xkr. It took just one drive and I knew this is what an automobile should be, discrete and elegant.

So being that I lack weight in my wallet these two are nice projects.

The xkr is my first jaguar, and actually my first car ever. Until now I have only owned pickup trucks for work. The xkr is from an insurance company, the left frame rail is slightly bent but only about 7 inches from the bumper. Please keep in mind I work in a body shop and straighten frames with my brother everyday, so I am not recklessly buying a damaged car.

The xjs was given to me by my father, he is a car dealer. He got the xjs for peanuts and intended to sell it as a project car.
He had it for about 2 years and no one ever wanted it so he just gave it to me and he even gave me the new convertible top. I cannot wait to have these two cars running and driving everyday.

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, well done on having two jags (the XKR is the best, of course)!!. You're lucky working in a body shop - bodywork is the hardest thing for a DIYer to get right.
There are two sections for you,
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
and
XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Good luck.

 

Thank you steve. I could not agree more the xkr is my favorite.

 

Welcome to the forum pitifulpluto,

Follow Steve's links to the XK8 and XJS sections for help and advice.

You can more than return the information you get there by posting pics and details of the body repairs.

Also please check the Lower Atlantic Region section Lower Atlantic - NC SC FL GA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for other members and events in your region.

Enjoy the two Jaguars and the forum.

Graham

 

Thanks graham, I cannot wait to take these two to a car show one day. I do plan to make a little story line with photos of all I do to these cars. Hopefully this will help someone else who tackles this task.

 

Welcome to the forum fellow Floridian!
Where in the Sunshine state are you?
You will find a lot of friendly and helpful folks around here.
Take a look at our regional board when you have a chance: Lower Atlantic - NC SC FL GA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Vector

 

I'm in palm bay. I like that phrase in your signature, very well said.

 

Welcome to the forum Pitifulpluto,

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.

 

Hi pitifulpluto & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us

Congrats on the Jags.............hope we can help with any resatoration you go through.
Would love to see a story board post of your progress here!!

Any useful information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, use the search facility etc, can be found here
Helpful_information

Why not drop in and visit the regional section for your area?
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....


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

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.................
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