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Nov 11, 2011 | 01:16 AM

derherr65

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New member with 'New' '78 XJ-S

I've just acquired a non running but apparently complete 1978 Jaguar XJ-S. Will be trying to get everything back in road worthy condition as funds permit.

For pictures and ramblings: 1978 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Pre HE

Nov 11, 2011 | 05:42 AM

Norri

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Welcome to the forum,

Looks like a challenge, but there are a few members who can help along the way.

I'm also a Lola fan, but I prefer this one -

Lola ~ The Kinks ~ Live 1973 - YouTube

Last edited by Norri; Nov 11, 2011 at 08:58 AM. Reason: Can't spell :-(

Nov 11, 2011 | 07:13 AM

Doug

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Welcome aboard.

Yeah, you've got your work cut out for you but an XJS is worth the effort :-)

Cheers
DD

Nov 11, 2011 | 02:36 PM

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Welcome to the forum.

I hope that you can see this one through. Going to be tough.

Norri already has my taste in music pegged, however, in 1980 I was at Brands Hatch, and still remember the sound of the 'Lolas' changing up for the pit straight and then......

Nov 11, 2011 | 07:55 PM

joycesjag

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Welcome to the forum.

Good luck on your project.

Enjoy all the site has to offer!

Nov 14, 2011 | 07:39 PM

derherr65

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They are gorgeous, and one of the reasons for the name. I've seen a few in vintage races, and compared to my 3/4 ton truck, or even '65 mustang, a XJ-S feels as low and small as the Lola MK1 looks.

Nov 14, 2011 | 07:56 PM

JimC64

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welcome aboard the forum Nice intro thanks for sharing with us......You'll be made very welcome here

Please post pics when you can .....

Hope we can help with any issues / questions you may have

Some great guys here, top techs, good info and more than a few laughs here n there, so jump in and enjoy......

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the site.......enjoy your time here