My new toy... Jag content inside

[320touring]

After owning one at the age of 19, I've always been a fan of these cars.

had the opportunity to buy a '93 4.0 sovereign in Flamenco Red metallic, so took the chance.

here she is in all her glory (before being washed!):





Low mileage with s/history and MOTs to back it up.

A few wee tweaks to be done then she'll be a nice little smoker.

full details of the collection epic can be found on my blog at

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2014/12/21/i-cou...

Hope you like the car?!

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Of COURSE we like the car, don't be ridiculous, ahahaha!

Cars like this are what PH is all about. Congratulations on your new toy my friend.

Please do keep us up to date with your ownership, ok?

[320touring]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

Of COURSE we like the car, don't be ridiculous, ahahaha!

Cars like this are what PH is all about. Congratulations on your new toy my friend.

Please do keep us up to date with your ownership, ok?

Cheers

Will do!

Plenty of work and shenanigry planned..

[Impasse]

From the blog: "and the car cut out when you switched the sidelights on."

Top shedding!

[LewG]

Very nice! My best mate has just bought a 1990 Sovereign to replace his Mondeo temporarily as it's got valve trouble. 395 quid handed over for it and even though it's done intergalactic mileage seems to be a lovely car, so far!

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

320touring said:

shenanigry planned..

Is there any other type of planning with a cool vehicle? No, I think not!

Looking forward to updates, and good luck.

[320touring]

Impasse said:

From the blog: "and the car cut out when you switched the sidelights on."

Top shedding!

Yeah that was a "touch and go" moment..having charged the battery fully it is all ok now;)

[320touring]

LewG said:

Very nice! My best mate has just bought a 1990 Sovereign to replace his Mondeo temporarily as it's got valve trouble. 395 quid handed over for it and even though it's done intergalactic mileage seems to be a lovely car, so far!

I imagine the mondeo may stay off the road-a big barge like this is really one of the finest ways to travel!

[DrDeAtH]

Nice car, but put the twin headlights on it... Looks better

[320touring]

DrDeAtH said:

Nice car, but put the twin headlights on it... Looks better

Thanks- it'll be keeping the sov headlights, not a big fan of the circular ones. Have plenty circular lights on my e30s

[320touring]

Ecurie Ecosse said:

Love it, OP. Is that piping on the seats I spy through the window?

Keep the correct Sovereign lights too.

Thanks! I'm enjoying it more each time I see it

Yes it has red piping on the seats-lovely place to be cocooned in

[LewG]

Too right, I had a go up the road in it and couldn't believe how comfortable it is compared to my XJS, lovely cars!
Here it is:

Not perfect by a long stretch and on poverty spec wheels, but still an awful lot of motor for that money.

[dbdb]

Such a handsome car! I love the colour combination of your Jag - it's one of the best.

I love mine. They drive so well - a lot of people on Piston Heads don't realise just how good the XJ40 is. It seemed to get swept away with the "British cars are rubbish" thing, though that seems to be changing now.

I look forward to reading about your exploits as they unfold - hopefully not too many of them rust related...

[Mr Tidy]

Lovely barge - enjoy!
And keep us posted.

[320touring]

Ecurie Ecosse said:

For sure.

It's the little touches, like the ashtrays in the rear doors and adjustable rear reading lights that make it. And the leather strap grab handles in the rear.

Yep,a few little touches make all the difference

[320touring]

LewG said:

Too right, I had a go up the road in it and couldn't believe how comfortable it is compared to my XJS, lovely cars!
Here it is:

Not perfect by a long stretch and on poverty spec wheels, but still an awful lot of motor for that money.

Looks good-my first one was that colour

Wheeltrims rock too!

[320touring]

dbdb said:

Such a handsome car! I love the colour combination of your Jag - it's one of the best.

I love mine. They drive so well - a lot of people on Piston Heads don't realise just how good the XJ40 is. It seemed to get swept away with the "British cars are rubbish" thing, though that seems to be changing now.

I look forward to reading about your exploits as they unfold - hopefully not too many of them rust related...

Yeah, 'raspberry red' jag has been on the wishlist for a while-the interior just makes it

I'll keep this thread and blog upto date.

[JagXJR]

dbdb said:

Such a handsome car! I love the colour combination of your Jag - it's one of the best.

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+1

[320touring]

JagXJR said:

+1

Cheers

[320touring]

So far no movement on this, other than interssting developments for my brother...

Hoping to get something done at the weekend if possible.