Ragjag that 4 in the tach is part of the re settable trip odometer.

Love the XJS to the point of obsession...but that's a good thing is it not.

 

I love the XJS but at the same time I am well aware of it's faults. The reality is I drive and own the XJS more for it's style and presence as much as anything.


What older car does not have its faults and limitations? I think part of a cars personality is the quirks that are part of the car. What drew me to the XJS say over a Corvette or a Mercedes SL for example is everything that makes it stand out like the flying buttresses, top stack etc.

The XJS stands out in a crowd just like so many Jaguars do that came before it.

 

I used to like the C3 corvette, but they are kind of boring looking after you have seen them a few times and the interior is awful. I like the merc a lot better and think it is more comparable to the XJS. They aren't anywhere near as good looking outside, but the interior is pretty sweet.

 

What is a tripe stack?

 

oops, I meant top stack. This is what happens when I type too fast .

 

I have always loved te E Type, but are out of my price range. saw mine for sale some years ago but didn't buy it then. came back up for sale and bought it and love the drive of it, when it is running. But first year was going thru electrics in the boot and redoing the interior checking the wiring there also. Currently have it put up and am going thru the electrics under the hood, stripping off the top of the engine to remove electrics out of the "V" and do much needed cleaning. also going to put on new belts and hoses and clean paint and/or replace some other parts. Hope to have this done by mid-summer, if not, Oh Well.


Hope the link works, its for my FB page
https://www.facebook.com/davie.borch...2413589&type=3

 

Original sold on eBay app. 0ne year ago for $17,000. Was resold for $23,000 and now being sold again

 

Where did that 'Black Front Grill' come from?

I want one of those, if it will fit my 1989 V12 as it looks much more 'e' type esk!

 

Japs dont make no junk!!!

 

I would agree that many Japanese cars are very dependable, but you hardly see any older Japanese cars being restored at least here in America with the exception of the early 240Z.

The thing that draws me to the Jaguar lineup as a whole are the Jags time less beauty . So many are simply stunning to see and the fact that you do not see many of the older ones being driven often really makes seeing them in person that much more special.

 

That's Peanuts for a Car in that Condition.

If only She was RHD, then I would buy it right now.

 

I briefly had a career as a real estate agent and learned 2 of the most used
quotes an agent would hear,
1) The 3 most important things about property: "Location, Location, and Location".
2) A property's worth is what some one will pay for it. Eventually, Some day. . .

Quote #2 seems to apply to car values.

 

This car has been on eBay for a while now, kind of on and off.
I wonder if they sold it this time.
Does eBay disclose both, "closed" and "sold"?

 

One of our independent dealers here in the UK currently has a LHD 6.0 convertible that has been brought back from the US. 6,900 miles on the clock and he's asking £65,000 ($99,000).

He also has a few other 6.0 convertibles with c30,000 - 50,000 miles. Asking price about £35,000 ($56,000).

His 4 litre convertibles with c45,000 miles are about £25,000 ($38,000).

So, for you US owners, bring the cars back home here and make some money!

Paul

 

hey pt. my car was registered in Kent UK,RHD.
around 1985, then brought to USA in 1986.

wonder if it it be worth while to bring back?

it was converted to XJS-C by the aston Martin at Tickford in early 80s.
here it is as a roadster, 100% redone.