Jaguar XJS-C

[Pondrew]

Latest idea of mine. I've been looking at old XJS cabs for a bit of resto, if I can free space in the garage.
Ordered the TIG welder already!

 

[enuff_zed]

Jeremy Clarkson is now living in Spalding.
With his Jaaaag. :roll:

 

[Scubaregs]

I thought the nice judge told you, "No more Ideas Mr Pondrew"

 

[Mr Tidy]

That could turn into quite a project!

But I thought it was a V8 itch you had? Maybe Merc SL - you'd still need the welder. :lol:

 

[Pondrew]

But I thought it was a V8 itch you had? Maybe Merc SL - you'd still need the welder.

I was looking at a really nice 2004 SL500 going in an auction in King's Lynn next week. Then I researched the amount of problems they have; none of which are DIY or cheap. So that is off the menu.

I've never even really liked Jaaags but the numbers could be in my price range.
I do remember 'The Saint' had a white XJS when I was a small child and I did like it, though.

 

[Pondrew]

I thought the nice judge told you, "No more Ideas Mr Pondrew"

I think a lot, mate. Unfortunately most of the thoughts are not very sensible.
I usually think while eating hundreds and thousands (around the 'Ring).

 

[rdm05z4]

But I thought it was a V8 itch you had? Maybe Merc SL - you'd still need the welder.

I was looking at a really nice 2004 SL500 going in an auction in King's Lynn next week. Then I researched the amount of problems they have; none of which are DIY or cheap. So that is off the menu.

I've never even really liked Jaaags but the numbers could be in my price range.
I do remember Roger Moore as 'The Saint' had a white XJS when I was a small child and I did like it, though.

If I recall correctly the Saint Roger Moore in TV show had a P1800 Volvo.

 

[Pondrew]

If I recall correctly the Saint Roger Moore in TV show had a P1800 Volvo.

Yes I edited Roger out as it may have been the later (day) Saint. Ian Ogilvy I think!

 

[PerryGunn]

If I recall correctly the Saint Roger Moore in TV show had a P1800 Volvo.

Yes I edited Roger out as it may have been the later (day) Saint. Ian Ogilvy I think!

Yep, the spitting image of you Pondy...

 

[Pondrew]

Yep, the spitting image of you Pondy...

I'll take that any day of the week these days! :wink:

 

[Pondrew]

There must be some XJS lovers on here, considering how old and crusty most are, no?
I'm just a youngster, comparatively, and I like the idea.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I didn't like them at the time, but they've grown on me as time has gone by.

Still a bit too wafty for my taste, but when I'm even older who knows? :lol:

Although I think the XK8 looks better!

 

[Zed Baron]

If you have the pennies there are some nice rust free xjs and xk's coming through from Japan https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353616475051?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0LfbvQ4yQUy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=PLnagUugQIm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Pondrew]

My sister had an XKR about 15 years ago. It spent more time on a recovery truck than on the road, so XKs are out for me.

 

[smorris_12]

Yes I edited Roger out as it may have been the later (day) Saint. Ian Ogilvy I think!

Return of the Saint had one of the best TV theme tunes ever. However, I watched some of an episode the other month with a bit of a chase scene going on and the XJS behaved like a jelly on a bucking bronco that'd had a chilli rectally inserted.

Cool looking cars tho.

 

[MikeyH]

Ford Mustang if you want a v8

 

[buzyg]

Yes I edited Roger out as it may have been the later (day) Saint. Ian Ogilvy I think!

Return of the Saint had one of the best TV theme tunes ever. However, I watched some of an episode the other month with a bit of a chase scene going on and the XJS behaved like a jelly on a bucking bronco that'd had a chilli rectally inserted.

Cool looking cars tho.

:lol: :lol:

Should have bought a bigger welder. :wink:

 

[BeeEmm]

I do remember 'The Saint' had a white XJS when I was a small child and I did like it, though.

I remember 'Noddy' had a nice car and even 'Big Ears' fitted in. Red and yellow are a great colour match.

 

[MikeyH]

I remember Delboy’s car had a wheel missing, however stick a V8 in that and you’d have a cracker

 

[Pondrew]

V8?
Pah. I'm looking at the V12. HE version. High Efficiency, you know. Almost 18mpg on a run.