Life with an XJ220

[selym]

Proper job Phil.

[Shaw Tarse]

Do you need to post here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Joe5y]

That is an excellent picture!

[Pulse]

Watching this!!! I have loved the XJ220 since I had a model of one as a kid!

[MikeGoodwin]

The only thing that's disappointing with this thread is the lack of reading material.

Ironic how you were encouraged by people all over the world to air your opinions on the car and all you tell us is that its an event to drive. wow. My Megane RS is an event to drive but Id need to elaborate that its only an event at 9/10ths down a dangerously twisty country lane and the rest of the time pretty much unbearable as a commuter for average Joe.

Please please make an effort, spend some time to tell us what its like daily and on a run so people know what itll be like for when they win the lotto.

[v8250]

Polynesian said:

That picture is just perfect. Muted colours, an everyday junction on a slightly grotty looking road, understated. With what looks like an alien spacecraft in it. Really looking forward to reading more. No detail too detailed or too obscure in my opinion, please share!

and quite a suitable number plate, too...

[AdamIndy]

Was this car at donington a few weeks ago? If so, i was spannering a formula ford there. I had a good look round it in the paddock. It is stunning!

[spreadsheet monkey]

Polynesian said:

That picture is just perfect. Muted colours, an everyday junction on a slightly grotty looking road, understated. With what looks like an alien spacecraft in it. Really looking forward to reading more. No detail too detailed or too obscure in my opinion, please share!

Agreed. Great photo.

Edited by spreadsheet monkey on Wednesday 7th September 13:03

[Usget]

More!!!

[keith2.2]

Jesus Christ that first picture is about the most perfect image I've ever seen - I want to cry a little bit.

I was at the NEC watching the XJ220 spinning around on a turntable at the Motorshow on it's release, aged about 7. It's remained a unicorn ever since, and they just seem to be more and more incredible and desirable as the years pass.

[Packrat]

Stunning car

[jke11y]

I spotted a silver one on the M42 yesterday lunchtime. They really have aged well, fantastic looking things. I remember going to Taggarts Jaguar aged about 8 on my birthday to look at one that was touring Jag garages. Still have the pic somewhere!

[durbster]

I've always adored the XJ220.

Are they admired beyond the UK? I think Brits really appreciate great achievement from limited resources but I'm not sure that always translates.

Does your average Italian car fan consider the XJ220 with anything like the regard that we might speak of, say, a Countach?

[pstruck]

On tenterhooks here. Tell us more.....

[JT361]

Bookmarked! This needs as many pictures as possible

[LittleEnus]

Come on man, tell us more!

[clarki]

Stunning!!

[406highlander]

I love these cars.

So I'm IN:

[TimeFlies]

The XJ220, the very car that cemented the love of cars for me. Cant wait to read about it and thanks for sharing!

PS: if you don't mind, that's my Laptop Screen Saver sorted for awhile?

Edited by TimeFlies on Wednesday 7th September 13:56

[LeoZwalf]

Marvellous. There's one at the Techniche Museum in Speyer, it was behind a roped off area when I went there. Had to jump the rope to get a closer look, no way I was leaving without having a peer inside. Legend cars.

Is this Phil the very same of BossCerbera fame?