My latest resto? Haha !!
My latest resto? Haha !!
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ClassiChimi

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12,424 posts

178 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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Decided Tvr's are beyond me so going back to my roots,, toy cars,,,,
This little Jaguar 3.8 S is getting a full resto, new screen, and chromes,, hehe and a full re spray,, Paris blue maybe wink

My mate collects toys, I did some tree cutting for him so he threw this car in as part payment , hehe

The bodies coming on nicely.
Funny thing is my Dad owned a real one when I was a small lad, the car totally fasinated me and I've loved both cars and Jags ever since,
Funny how a toy car can take you right back smile














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phillpot

17,510 posts

212 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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ClassiChimi said:
Funny thing is my Dad owned a real one when I was a small lad,
Was he a bank robber, the "Sweeney" seemed to spend most of their time chasing baddies in S types wink

ClassiChimi

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12,424 posts

178 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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I know, ain't it great. hehe the sound of that S stayes with me even now!
Actually my old Pa was an electro-mechanical engineer and did well for himself and this was his toy, I'd spend every night in the garage with him servicing it and the like,,,, great young memories.

tonys

1,080 posts

252 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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Anorak time - it is, of course, either a 3.4S or a 3.8S, not a 3.6S teacherteacher. Unless the 3.6 is an average figure as SpotOn don't say which.

Great cars in their day, best in dark metallic burgundy with a light interior, on chrome wires.

ClassiChimi

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12,424 posts

178 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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3.8 the iconic 3.8,, yes excuse me, dunno what happened there!
Ironically when I was looking for my Chim it was in honour of my old dads love of such cars,,,
When my Paris Blue Chim came along I just had to have it as it reminded me of the colour of our families S Type. hehe
Everyday my Chimaera reminds me of my Dad and that great car he once owned.