Hi everyone! Long time lurker first time member.

I just bought a 77 xjc. it’s been my dream car for the last 20 years when I first saw one whilst out driving my old 74 xj6.

Originally from New Zealand and Australia but I’m going to be collecting my car in 2 weeks and driving around Europe for a year (I’m a software dev so can work from anywhere) I’m keen to meet other Jaguar/Daimler enthusiasts all over Europe let’s grab lunch

I’ll take some good photos when I pick it up

 

that sounds like a good plan.. driving around Europe for a year with a XJC .. Give me a shout when you are in The Netherlands..

 

Thanks and will do. Seeing Europe has been a long time dream and doing it in an XJC.. perfect!

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the forums njdeane,

Good to have you with us.

I can see you've already found your way to the XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the Europe Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/europe-42/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums njdeane,

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

 

Thanks everybody and thank you GGG and Nori for the tips I will read those links you sent. This is an awesome community.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Hello,
Congratulations on your "new" 1977 Jaguar XjC!
Driving around Europe for a year, What a shakedown trip that will be!!

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

 

Thanks so much Absolute shakedown trip right!! There will be quite a few services done as there’s going to be some big miles..

 

Congrats on the dream purchase! I tried to buy an XJC from a country bloke who had it in a barn. I passed it multiple times a year and every time it looked worse and worse. After a couple of years of this, I stopped and knocked on the door. He told me it wasn't for sale because his son was going to inherit it. As a dad, I felt that twinge of 'brave face when my child doesn't share my interests and never will'. So far as I can see, the son never came, and eventually the barn fell down. Shame.

 

Thanks Wilson! Oh my gosh what a shame.. there’s to few of these beautiful cars to be going to waste like that. Especially when there is someone driving past it each day that would cherish it

 

Here she is.. she’s currently off to Jaguar Classic centre in Essen for a health check