Jaguar X308 XJR
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xxxscimitarxxx said:
had two X300 XJR's and felt empty after selling the last one......so recently took the plunge on a 99 XJR for peanuts.....its going to have a few fixes no doubt but I feel better already just knowing its on the drive way....last of their kind
Good work! I am missing my XJR and currently have no Jaguars at all! Need to get that sorted.Go for the Powerhouse lower pulley - well worth it.
Now that looks delicious, with headlight washers too! And the rare cupholders ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
Hopefully the V5 won't take long. I had to do send for a replacement once and it took a couple of weeks IIRC.
Damn, wish I'd kept mine now! I did drive it a couple of months ago, as I sold it back to the previous owner.
New headlining is around £150. See how you get on with seats - may be easier swapping them for a replacement set on ebay as they seem to be cheap.
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Hopefully the V5 won't take long. I had to do send for a replacement once and it took a couple of weeks IIRC.
Damn, wish I'd kept mine now! I did drive it a couple of months ago, as I sold it back to the previous owner.
New headlining is around £150. See how you get on with seats - may be easier swapping them for a replacement set on ebay as they seem to be cheap.
So, 7 years ago I bought the car in the OP, and 5 years ago I sold it back to the person I bought it from, who had owned it almost from new.
Today, I have just bought I back.
What a spectacular machine! It’s had lots of work done which I will update on in due course, but for now I am just going to drive it.
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/cdaCSiQK.jpg)
Today, I have just bought I back.
What a spectacular machine! It’s had lots of work done which I will update on in due course, but for now I am just going to drive it.
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/cdaCSiQK.jpg)
Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Monday 22 July 12:49
Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Monday 22 July 12:49
So, over a year into my second ownership of this car and it’s been great. So lovely to drive, and I think its looks improve every year when compared to modern cars.
As a recap, the car has been very well looked after and has had the usual work done like new chains and tensioners, and also upgrades like the Powerhouse lower pulley and a stainless exhaust. It has also had a full body restoration about 4 years ago with new panels and a full respray etc.
Inside the headlining has been replaced with black alcantara and looks great, and it has upgraded speakers and a discreet Bluetooth system. Also, numerous other touches over the years such as the US spec side lights etc.
I’ve only done about 1,500 miles since I bought it again and it has been great. A small bit of welding for the MOT, but otherwise faultless. I’m definitely holding onto it this time!
Here are a few pics from when I took it to the Jim Clark museum, and very nice drive and an enjoyable day. Seems a lifetime ago in these COVID times!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/BeexQ5Yi.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="https://thumbsnap.com/BeexQ5Yi" Target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[img]https://thumbsnap.com/sc/BeexQ5Yi.jpg)
As a recap, the car has been very well looked after and has had the usual work done like new chains and tensioners, and also upgrades like the Powerhouse lower pulley and a stainless exhaust. It has also had a full body restoration about 4 years ago with new panels and a full respray etc.
Inside the headlining has been replaced with black alcantara and looks great, and it has upgraded speakers and a discreet Bluetooth system. Also, numerous other touches over the years such as the US spec side lights etc.
I’ve only done about 1,500 miles since I bought it again and it has been great. A small bit of welding for the MOT, but otherwise faultless. I’m definitely holding onto it this time!
Here are a few pics from when I took it to the Jim Clark museum, and very nice drive and an enjoyable day. Seems a lifetime ago in these COVID times!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/BeexQ5Yi.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="https://thumbsnap.com/BeexQ5Yi" Target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[img]https://thumbsnap.com/sc/BeexQ5Yi.jpg)
Your car looks great! I love the X300 XJR wheels, they really are a design classic, with a nod to the XJ220 wheel design.
Plus they featured on perhaps the coolest XJR of all, the Thrust SSC Fire Support Car.
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/1994-jaguar-xjr...
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/Nk4uoY6K.jpg)
Plus they featured on perhaps the coolest XJR of all, the Thrust SSC Fire Support Car.
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/1994-jaguar-xjr...
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/Nk4uoY6K.jpg)
Quick update, car is still great and is hibernating away in the garage. Cannot wait until the weather gets better and I can take it out again. Ahhhh.
Will try to get some pics of the Alcantara headlining, but I’m a rubbish photographer and haven’t managed any good ones yet!
Here is the car pre-winter. Hopefully it will brighten up soon!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/xtRvieHo.jpg)
Will try to get some pics of the Alcantara headlining, but I’m a rubbish photographer and haven’t managed any good ones yet!
Here is the car pre-winter. Hopefully it will brighten up soon!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/xtRvieHo.jpg)
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