I've put 150 miles on her in two days, she runs great! I find myself making excuses just to go out and drive somewhere, it's like driving on air it's so smooth.

 

Really nice ride. Welcome!

 

Stunning. Congratulations on your new acquisition. What is the official paint color name?

 

Not sure of the official color name, I just call it burgundy?

btw...I have a friend taking a novice automative course and thinking about donating the car to have them do a complete engine rebuild. The car runs fine, but I'm pretty sure it could use it, and maybe a port & polish.

 

WOW!!

My vote, if I had one, which I do not, would be "NO".

If it runs fine, it probably does not need a rebuild. A wet and dry compression test and perhaps a leak down test would confirm thath it is fine or not fine. An exam of the spark plugs for oily deposits would establish it further. And, if oil pressure is good throughout the driving range, the bearings are probably fine as well.

Students, even if supervised will possibly mess it up and the csar will never see the road again. A real shame.

The car and the engine technology are just too old to teach what is needed for the present and just past cars. This design dates back to 48 and before. The story is that the Jag engoineers designed it during the nights in WWII. Heck, they might as well work on flat head Fords A total loss late model would be a far better example for the young guys to learn on.

But, your car, your deal.

Carl

 

My thoughts exactly! I did some mechanically awful things when I was learning to wrench and sent a couple vehicles to an early grave. The internet wasn't here to help when I was figuring things out. Just me and a manual. It was harder then.

If you want enjoy this car, bring it to a British specialist or learn to wrench yourself. When you get stumped, talk to the folks on this forum, they're friendly and eager to help.

 

Ok, you guys sold me. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

 

Ok about to get the car repainted with, just with OEM color not something fancy. So the question is...what's the official name of the color of my car? The car I believe was built in 1984 but sold in 1985, the interior door plate says 1985 but to all records I have found this color was not on any 1985 car. So is it Cranberry Metallic (I think this is it but not sure) or Claret? (heard that referenced before) or something else? The red does have flecks of metal in it when looked at closely.

By the way, I've listened to all the comments here and I'm going to keep this car as original as possible using as many OEM parts as I can.

 

As the car was built in 84, the 84 spec's are what count. 85 stuff is irrelevant.

The color code is on a door post as I recall. I had a color code chart, but I have no idea where it is!!

 

Based on this paint code chart, I'd say claret metallic clearcoat but I've been told I'm color blind. The paint on your car looks great in the photos. Are you doing a down-to-bare-metal respray?

jaguar paint codes chart

 

Not entirely sure what the bolded part means, but I'm doing a complete car repainting minus the doors jams, engine bay etc. I guess you can call it just a respray of the exterior. I'm also going to have them remove the side trim or rails whatever they're called and going for a clean look. That aftermarket shark fin on the back of the hood is also a goner.


I'll find a place that has two swatches and compare, I want the EXACT color resprayed as I love it! and it reminds me of my father's Jag Mark X I remember growing up with.

 

So I got drunk one night and went on ebay....I'm now a new owner of a 1972 XJ6. Should I keep both or just one?

Jaguar : XJ6 Leather in Jaguar | eBay Motors

 

Much better car, short WB and easier to fix the AC etc...

 

Paratrooper:

He,he!!!

I decided to greet Easter by taking Bailey with me in the Jaguar for a nice ride around this beautiful countryside. The weather foks had predicted rain, but so what, we went anyway!! Glorious patchy clouds, sun at times and very fresh air. Fitting, indeed!! Mostly leisurely cruising, but, a couple of times, I loosened the reins and touched my heels to the flanks! The Cadillac under the bonnett responded with gusto. It can also cruise so smoothly. What a car.

And, then my son came over. Big Cummins powered Dodge 4x4 pickup with car trailer in tow. Now, a somewhat decrepit VW beetle based dune buggy on fresh tires and wheels sits in my driveway. Joint effort to restore.

Then came the rains!!! OK, as most folks had retired to indoor Easter festivites,even the kids had their opportunity to hunt eggs and choclate. Adults, ham and adult beverages.

As to paint, look on the underside of the boot lid. The paint on my car there is pristine original Grosvenor Brown. The better autobody supply houses can electronicaly scope that paint and mix to match perfectly.

Enjoy!!!

Carl

 

Outstanding!! I've bought alot of things while drunk on eBay but never a car. I'm impressed. The S1 looks great. I'd keep them both for a while and decide which one you want to keep after having them for a few months. I'm partial to the S1 myself but your S3 is a damn good looking car.

 

I have done much worse while drunk... I want to party with you guys!

 

Thanks guys for the reassurances and not calling me a fool like my father did...he thinks I'm crazy.

By the way, this will be my first car with carbs and not fuel injection. These old carb cars...are they ok at high altitudes?

 

Buying cool Jag on ebay is worth a party in its own right!



Careful, while no one here called you a fool, its only because we're equally foolish. Bravo on the purchase, had that been around 2 months ago I wouldn't be elbows deep in a project!

You'll loose power at altitude and may need to rejet them for optimal performance. Generally, carbs are pretty basic and easy to work with. Should be something you could handle yourself without too much trouble.

 

My vote is to keep the S1, but that's just me.

Carbs ought to be fine in high-altitude if you tune them accordingly. Where Fuel injection really shines over the carbs is when you are changing altitudes. The injection will automatically adjust the tune for the altitude change, while the carbs will not.

If you fall in love with the S1 and don't want the carbs, just swap the injection setup from a later car into the S1. I think it involves the tanks, the pumps, fuel lines, intake, and ECM. Not an afternoon project, but not insurmountable, either.

Tom

 

I forgot to mention that they had some aftermarket setup so that the two tanks now act as one and you don't need to switch between tanks manually. Also, the paint job is less than a year old. That's the good, there are a few bads though...