1952 "droop snoot" C type

[dinkel]

lowdrag said:

Resurrecting the old thread, but I've read it through again and it now seems light years ago. However, just to reassure you all that she is getting out and about here is a shot of the car at Montlhéry.

Quoted to enjoy that picture again! Lovely. One hand at the wheel?

[lowdrag]

No, that was my passenger taking the photo. Of all things, especially as I am a photographer, I was astounded at the quality taken with a point and press. I gave my little Fuji F200 to my passenger and just told her to press away. Most were rubbish of course but this in particular was excellent quality. it's a great little camera (I bought it for the wide angle really) except that you only get about 140 shots on a charge. I use it for my paddock shots now rather than carry the D3 and 12/24 or 24/70 - my editors don't seem to complain anyway! But then most of the small pocket size cameras are pretty good now I guess.

[muppetboy]

lowdrag said:

muppetboy said:

Thought you might like this picture on the thread Lowdrag. Bought at Le mans a few years back and only was only after the Octane I realised what it was.

You know, that garage isn't far from me in Le Mans and still exists, but I've lost the damned address! I'd love to go and take a picture of it as it is now. Thanks for posting it though. I guess you bought it from Washington Photos here at Le Mans who have the most amazing archive of Le Mans photos I think in the world. The family took photos there from post war through the 60's and I have every photo they have on this car. Without them, and their archive, the car could never have been built.

May well have been Washingtons, loved the picture as soon as I saw it. Back of the photo just has 52 c/1 163 jaguar c.

You really should find that garage and reconstruct the shot.


Oh and thanks for this thread, it's awesome to see what can still be achieved with time,dedication and skill. Isn't it heartening to know these skills still exist.

[RW774]

Tony are you at Goodwwod this weekend ?

[lowdrag]

RW774 said:

Tony are you at Goodwwod this weekend ?

No idea there was anything on Paul, so no and sadly my daughter has picked the weekend of the 17th September to come and visit with my grandson, so that buggers the Revival too. No, I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

[jagracer]

lowdrag said:

I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

An ideal time to get it MOTd

[a8hex]

lowdrag said:

RW774 said:

Tony are you at Goodwwod this weekend ?

No idea there was anything on Paul, so no and sadly my daughter has picked the weekend of the 17th September to come and visit with my grandson, so that buggers the Revival too. No, I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

So you won't make it to Goodwood at the end of the month either then, oh well. I hope to see you at the Phoenix.

[cardigankid]

lowdrag said:

No, I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

Doesn't he make life sound delightful!

[lowdrag]

cardigankid said:

lowdrag said:

No, I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

Doesn't he make life sound delightful!

I don't mean to, but I believe my cars are for driving, not polishing. I sacrifice a lot for them and they are my life. I've driven in snow, ice, hail, rain and sun, from -12C upwards, to be at the Jan 1st meeting and wish that all would do so. I detest the polishers who only get their cars out to go to the pub in summer, and I quit the Ferrari Owners Club after the concours winner admitted he had changed his house so that the dining room became his showroom for the winter so he could polish it. Moreover, when the FOC introduced a minimum mileage between concours some even jacked up the rear of their cars and ran them indoors to accelerate the mileage so they were acceptable.

None of my cars, not even the new C-type, are concours nor ever will be; they are driven, and today I went to the bar for my coffee in the rain in the C-type. Skin is impermeable, and an alloy car won't rust, so I drive them as and when I can. This hobby isn't cheap, but I don't take wonderful holidays, don't eat at expensive restaurants, don't live the high life just so I can keep and enjoy my cars.

Here endeth the lesson. Would that all classic owners have the same spirit!

[a8hex]

For those who have never been to the Phoenix there are a lot of owners who share Lowdrag's view. I didn't make it this year, but last year there were Classics all over the place. The car park at the Phoenix was packed out very early. Only pre-war motors are allowed out front, us newbie drivers can squeeze a few interesting cars out by the tradesman's entrance but most of the cars are just scattered on the grass verges up and down the main road.
Not an event for fair whether owners, but a classic nut's idea of heaven.

[Rower]

I met a guy recently who had 6 amazing cars in a couple of sheds in his grounds , an AC ace , Aston DB4 , Marcos 1800 , a Massive Sunbeam speed 20 a 1950 Humber Super Snipe convertible and an amazing 1931 BMW

Every car was ' on the button' and ready to go , they were all dirty and had the odd ding ,there were no signs of any cleaning materials anywere , however there was a very comprehensive work bench and the owner fettled them all himself !

Summed up classic car ownership to me !

Rower

[RichB]

Rower said:

Every car was ' on the button' and ready to go , they were all dirty and had the odd ding ,there were no signs of any cleaning materials anywere , however there was a very comprehensive work bench and the owner fettled them all himself !Summed up classic car ownership to me !
Rower

Ok so these were well mechanically maintained but generally maintaining the bodywork with a wash and polish now and again or feeding the leather is, in my opinion, an equally important part of "maintenance" as changing the oil and adjusting the brakes. While I have no time for cars being transported to displays on covered trailers, I do like to see them clean.

[Gnostic Ascent]

lowdrag said:

....went to the bar for my coffee in the rain in the C-type. Skin is impermeable, and an alloy car won't rust, so I drive them as and when I can.

I don't have an alloy car but I share your opinion in that a car is to be used. I have a Triumph TR4. Not as expensive or exotic as a Jaguar or Ferrari but like either of these it won't melt in the rain.

If a panel rusts out get it repaired but enjoy every second of use that got the panel rusty in the first place.

I couldn't get around in the snow in my new shape XKR. Traction control and wide tyres made it impossible to get off the drive so I used the TR4. It didn't instantly rust or fall to pieces.

[cardigankid]

lowdrag said:

cardigankid said:

lowdrag said:

No, I reckon I'll be over for the New Year with the C-type for the usual Hartley Wintney run.

Doesn't he make life sound delightful!

I don't mean to, but .....

Here endeth the lesson. Would that all classic owners have the same spirit!

It wasn't a dig - it just sounded so good! I know from personal experience that if you don't use a car fairly regularly it can cost a lot more.

Edited by cardigankid on Monday 16th August 19:28

[a8hex]

Tony, I'm sure you had another thread about the car before this one. But without the search tool working I couldn't find it. You can't remember the title can you?

[lowdrag]

Can't really remember it Ken, but there was one. It was also copied to an american site but the b***ard closed the site down and the whole thread was lost sadly. While posting, the car will be not at the Phoenix but a meeting in the New Forest (VSCC meet) on New Year's Day.

[a8hex]

Thanks, found it. "1952 Jaguar C type - the Kettle Cars" started on 27th May 2007.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

[Le Mans Visitor]

Any more details on the New Forest meet Tony?

Hope to see you there

[lowdrag]

Since I'm staying with your Dad, highly likely.

[Major Fallout]

Sorry to hijack.
What oil do you use in your xk engines?
Are you using modern synthetics, or are they a bit too searching?

Edited by Major Fallout on Thursday 30th September 11:37