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Jaguar XJ Series 1 - am I mad?

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    #62
    kev1.3s
    Registered Users Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    2 doors surely?


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    #63
    RAIMEIS
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭RAIMEIS


    Yes indeed. I had the opportunity to drive it and admire it for real. But at the time not enough to buy it.

    Google it.

    Exist in V12 5.3 l
    And 4.2 l

    BUT it is a 2 Series...


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    #64
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    The XJC are notorious for rust, more so than any jag. I'd be getting a proper expert to look over any potential purchase as they rot everywhere and many have been badly bodged at this stage.

    I've never seen a rust free example here in Ireland ad they're hard to find in the UK.

    In fact I can't overstate how badly these rust.


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    #65
    RAIMEIS
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭RAIMEIS


    Rust can be fixed for good with modern techniques.
    The beauty of the XJC shall remain forever.

    Amen.


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    #66
    jimgoose
    Registered Users Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    RAIMEIS wrote: »
    Rust can be fixed for good with modern techniques.
    The beauty of the XJC shall remain forever.

    Amen.

    I am He that liveth, and was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore - Amen! :D


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    #67
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    RAIMEIS wrote: »
    Rust can be fixed for good with modern techniques.
    The beauty of the XJC shall remain forever.

    Amen.
    It sure can if you have deep enough pockets.

    It's a lovey car for sure, I don't think that's in question.


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    #68
    saabsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 7,869 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    I got a Rover 3500 V8 P6B Early 70's with leather. V nice car too less than a good Jaguar too. Very advanced for its time comfortable and powerful too. Might be worth considering..


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    #69
    DaveFran
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭DaveFran


    ?Cee?view wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I'm thinking of getting a Jag/Daimler XJ series 1 early 70s...to use as a daily runner.

    Is this a crazy idea? I've never owned a classic before.

    In my defence, my commute is a total of about 5 to 6 miles per day. I love the idea of the cheap tax and I presume insurance is cheap as chips too.

    What think ye?

    Not crazy at all - if you fancy it and can afford it then go for it. We've recently acquired an '81 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas 4.2 (which is essentially a Jag XJ6 series 3 top of the range model) from the UK. Beautiful drive, justs floats along. Got NCT here no prob! Only a handful of this model left from the original 1900 or so made. Would post a pic but not enough posts yet :-( Great condition, no rust but has issues!
    Tax €56 pa, Ins €125 pa (join IVETA and go thru Campion Ins with FBD), pre 1980 models are NCT exempt.
    Be aware - old cars always have issues and its hard to find reliable, reasonable (costwise) people to fix them if you can't do it yourself.
    If you don't want issues then don't buy an old car. If you don't mind that then ENJOY!!


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