RE: Jaguar XJ40 'Stealth': Spotted

[bigmuzzie]

ArthurDaley said:

There are at least 4 other '40's for sale on Pistonheads - the most optimistically priced being a time warp but poverty spec'd bronze 2.9l with 'famous Dr owner' (Dr Who one wonders?!) for 15K. My personal favourite is this 1992 TWR XJR - classic 80's look with none of the chintz of the Stealth. If it was nearer 6k I'd be keen

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...

It also sold, I'd assume at a number close to the 12k asking price.
Makes this stealth a little pricey but not too expensive if it's in really good condition.

I'm not a fan of the XJ40, I do have an 1989 V12 XJS however and if you've never driven an older Jag I'd recommend it (a proper one, not the 2.9 / 3.6!) as I find it one of the most unstressful and relaxing places to be. The smells, wood, leather classic dials and the respect that you seem to get in an old Jaguar is strange. It's almost like you're in the free masons and you have a special badge where everyone has to be nice to you.

[King Steffy]

bigmuzzie said:

It also sold, I'd assume at a number close to the 12k asking price.
Makes this stealth a little pricey but not too expensive if it's in really good condition.

I'm not a fan of the XJ40, I do have an 1989 V12 XJS however and if you've never driven an older Jag I'd recommend it (a proper one, not the 2.9 / 3.6!) as I find it one of the most unstressful and relaxing places to be. The smells, wood, leather classic dials and the respect that you seem to get in an old Jaguar is strange. It's almost like you're in the free masons and you have a special badge where everyone has to be nice to you.

The £18K on this is high...Arguably a trouble maker too however there are many unreliable seriously over priced classics which don't deserve the money they ask for either...An endless list without being rude to mention any...
As all to their own...

On your comment of "If you've never driven an older Jag", you are so right, I have a 98 XJR V8, not the same vintage however the driving sensation is truly out of this world...My daily Driver for many years & can honestly say every mile is a pleasure.
I have also driven the late 80's XJS's & they make you feel so good...Plus, you look so cool when you step out of one : )))

[dbdb]

Dismissing the poor old '40 as 'not a proper Jag' is a bit of a stretch, considering the founder of the company, Sir William Lyons, was involved in its design. That said, there are plenty of people who argue the MKX is the last 'proper Jag'.

[Baryonyx]

I wouldn't pay £18,000 for that car and I'm not sure who would. It's certainly a car that will appeal to a Jaguar enthusiast. However, as a piece of history, it is certainly worth some interest as a view to the world of aftermarket tuning back in the day. I think it's very cool.

[EggsBenedict]

It's cool, but not for me.

If you're going to spunk 18K on a Jag in the classifieds, this seems the better choice:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...

[jamespink]

dbdb said:

Dismissing the poor old '40 as 'not a proper Jag' is a bit of a stretch, considering the founder of the company, Sir William Lyons, was involved in its design. That said, there are plenty of people who argue the MKX is the last 'proper Jag'.

It'll rust here, here and here Sir...

[Bobhon]

AmitG said:

I believe that the "Chas" in Chasseur is Chas Whittaker. He later moved to Racing Green Cars and I remember having many great chats with him and with Keith Spencer who was one of the engineers. I believe that Chas might even have been on PH at some point.

(corrections welcome, I'm losing my memory in old age )

This particular car is lovely IMHO, but 18k GBP is rather steep, and I would be worried about servicing and maintenance.

You can find Chas at Str8six now. A great bloke to talk to about fast Jaguars from a certain era.

If you want a car with a straight 6 cylinder engine with 350 BHP for around £20K then there are a few to choose from in the TVR range (Tamora, Tuscan, etc) and with a kerb weight around 1 tonne then they probably accelerate and corner a bit better then a Jag. And no troublesome turbo's to wear out.

A lot less wafty though.

Bob

[King Steffy]

EggsBenedict said:

It's cool, but not for me.

If you're going to spunk 18K on a Jag in the classifieds, this seems the better choice:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...

That is a belter ! Awesome colour combo !
Go touring in that to the South of France & feel that old school panache !

[dbdb]

The Series III XJ12 in the linked advert is a lovely thing.

[Arnold Cunningham]

My neighbour had Chasseur as a kid and I went in it with him a few times.

For it's time, it was super and certainly performed very well - different enough from a normal XJ40 that it stood out. On a par with a newer RS6, M5 etc - no way. But in it's day, pretty swift, while still able to fit the family in.

18K? Not to me - but I still recall it as a good car, way way better than a standard XJ40

Edited by Arnold Cunningham on Wednesday 6th July 19:48

[MarshPhantom]

I'd save my pennies and get a Lister XJS.

[CharlieAlphaMike]

PAUL500 said:

White dog turds are also rare to find these days, it does not make them desirable or valuable either!

There are two of these outside my house which I was going to put on ebay but now you're telling me they're not desirable or valuable

[Triumph Man]

dbdb said:

WL: "What do you mean the rear end sagged in the heat?!"

[andbark]

I really like the XJ40. Have always hankered after a red sovereign with lattice alloys and the 4.0 bulletproof 6. Just cool, either smoking around a city backstreet or wafting through the countryside.

I'm glad prices are on the up - makes those that are left worth saving. But it's a slow increase in value, which this price tag does warrant. Fan as I am, I'd expect a chasseur to hold a healthy premium. Not an unhealthy premium. The dealer may be sat looking at this one for a fair while.

[Turbobanana]

jamespink said:

dbdb said:

Dismissing the poor old '40 as 'not a proper Jag' is a bit of a stretch, considering the founder of the company, Sir William Lyons, was involved in its design. That said, there are plenty of people who argue the MKX is the last 'proper Jag'.

It'll rust here, here and here Sir...

Brilliant