Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, I've just bought a '77 series 2, I'm picking her up on Saturday and I feel like a kid before Christmas!
The previous owner has had her for 20 years and I feel luck to be the next owner. She hasn't been started for a couple of years and hasn't been driven for about 7 years. 160km on the clock, a bit of the old rust is starting to show. She's a complete car, tidy interior. Can't wait to get her home and get started!

 

Congrats on the Jag! I suggest that you get the brake fluid changed with a new master cylinder, rotors and pads on all corners.

 

Oh yeah, I'll be changing all of the fluids.

 

Welcome to the Forum.

When time permits, please do an intro in the New Members Area.

 

G'day Calvey. Giving us as much of your location as you feel comfortable with will help people asses your needs & what's available in your area. So I'd recommend it. Sounds like you've got the right attitude for Jag ownership; i.e. one-eyed enthusiasm. Many will tell you'll also that you need deep pockets & a touch of insanity too, but don't listen to them. This place is the key to affordable Jag ownership. The knowledge base here is phenomenal, & the best resource you'll ever have, or need, to finding the right fix, at the best price to keep your baby on the road. Congrats & welcome to the madhouse!

 

Post some pics for us when you get it home.

 

Rusty, old, from the dreadful 70's and you're excited about it! Most people get excited to walk into a dealership and do the kabooki dance that is buying a new car. Not you, not me, not most of us here. You are different and amongst friends.

 

Welcome Calvey, keep us updated on your new toy!

 

Hello, Calvey,
Congratulations!
The Series 2 is the Most Beautiful of all the series in my opinion, especially with S3 tail lights, grill and a few other chrome bits.

But,

Welcome to our playpen from ElinorB.
(';')

 

I'll definitely be adding some photos on the weekend!

 

Good Man! If you are of that gender. Looking forward to seeing your new pride & joy.

 

Here she is!

 

Better get the polisher out. Nice to see an old girl in such good shape though.

 

Yeah, Ive cut the paint on the boot and one rear guard, she's coming up nicely!

 

She'll be Pretty with a good shine!
(';')

 

A Rose, by any other name!
By gee them Lyttleton Hills look dry. Is that before the recent fires?

 

By gee them Lyttleton Hills look dry. Is that before the recent fires?[/QUOTE]

They sure are! Its about a week after the fires, that spot is well away from where the fires were.