Buying an XJS

[Not Cool]

Hi all,

My head has been turned by an XJS. Mid-life crisis memories of Ian Olgilvy's Saint, etc. I'm looking for a car which I can drive about 5000 miles a year, so it will be more than a weekend car. I've been doing research and I'm informed the 4ltr Celebration car is the one to get.

Call me weird, but I prefer the original styling with the arched rear lights and the partial black bumper, plus the V12 engine model, but from what I read that is the road to much expense and heartache.

Is my dream unrealistic? Is it possible to pick up a car from that era I can use on a regular basis without the bills piling up or should I get a 4lr Celebration, which has all the fixes, and take my enjoyment from that?

many thanks for any help/advice you can offer.

[Not Cool]

What sort of results would the GMR700 bring? Is it a massively expensive undertaking?

[Not Cool]

Haha! Cheers!

[Not Cool]

All in about £18k including work. I'm not sold on the Celebrations, I hate the body coloured bumpers, etc. I'm looking for a solid V12 and I prefer the pre-facelift cars, but Post facelift with the black bumpers is okay.

[Not Cool]

Can you suggest a specialist in particular?

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Cheers, all. I am in London. Looking at a very promising car this week. Fingers crossed!