dome Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi guys. After far too long on the sidelines it's good to finally be able to join up. My history of random tat will hopefully help me fit in, it includes a Citroen BX, Fiat Strada, several Range Rover Classics and various other old tat. My current fleet includes a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 running LPG, it's definitely worthy of shite status as there's barely a straight panel on it. I also accidentally bought a Peugeot 206 1.9d for £75 the other week. Progress on that to follow when I get round to it, something else has been getting in the way... Without actually meaning to I sold the MX-5 I'd bought and fixed up (I've spent too long on P**tonheads and it seemed like a good idea...) so I decided I'd better find another way of spending all my money. I'd always fancied a Jag and assumed I'd end up with an X300 but after a browse on gumtree, a viewing and the handing over of some cash I brought home a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign 4.2 in a rather fetching shade called Antelope. Not Brown. Oh no, not at all. Owned for the past 11 years by an old boy who spent a lot of time and money restoring it and then passed away earlier this year just after getting it on the road for the first time in 10 years. I have an MOT from 2001 with 115100ish miles, an MOT from February this year with 115200ish miles and it had done an extra 30 odd miles when I picked it up. It drove well on the way home though. Rumour has it he may have passed away in shock at his fuel bill but I can't confirm this. Spent the first few days sorting out a few things-adjusted squeaky fanbelt, resealed downpipe to manifold to fix the blow and ripped out the carpets to give it a damn good clean- it did not smell pretty inside. Also had to rebuild the alternator and change the 10 year old oil and try to make sure all the various electrical things work. They almost do. I've put about 400 miles on it since I got it and almost nothing fell off so I count this as a result. Oh and I felt it neccesary to add a suitable period dealer sticker. Anyway, I hope my shite meets with your approval and I shall endeavour to be a worthwhile part of the community* Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Excellent! Welcome aboard the tat train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Jag jizzApproved. Welcome in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Delightful. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome.I bloody love that Jag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thank you for increasing the proportion of people who believe that the QOL is directly proportional to engine displacement. The mpg fraction on this forum became too big and tiresome lately. Oh, and if you didn't stick an Arthur Daley sticker on it, I'd have done it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Series 3 4.2 Sovs are for WINNAHS. Slightly disappointed (well, more jealous really) that yours isn't nearly as crumbly as mine: Bubbly wing at headlamp by Skizzer, on Flickr Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome along, ace. I had a S3 XJ6 in the same colour, fabulous motors and probably the nicest car you can drive for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 What a great motor! I have always promised myself an old Jag but the threat of rust and high fuel bills mean I will never own one....probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice old jag, love the colour. You wouldn't be the same dome from central belt Scotland who bought an old Saab 9000 aero o f me a few or lot of years ago would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome, the Jag is lovely and all the better for the 'Arthur Daley' dealer sticker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 That Jag is lovely! Ooof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent_Crude Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome aboard. That Jag is the absolute ruddy nuts and in that colour, a true shitesight to behold. Well done, Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Beautiful car and one of my favourites, that sounds like an excellent buy What a great motor! I have always promised myself an old Jag but the threat of rust and high fuel bills mean I will never own one....probably. The very same factors are why I will own one one day......probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You have to love a Jag with Yellow seats.Welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredTransit Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 HA I didnt know there was so many Sov owners on here. Welcome BTW. Mines Arfur biege and has the self opening glove box option!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Lovely Jag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice old jag, love the colour. You wouldn't be the same dome from central belt Scotland who bought an old Saab 9000 aero o f me a few or lot of years ago would you? Well shaft me with the rough end of a pineapple. Yep, that was indeed me. You're the same Kinkersaab who tried to do yourself out of a deal by trying to kill me in a Rav4 on the way to the Saab Yep that old thing did me well, kept it for a while then sold it to a boy from Southampton-it ended up fully restored and running 400+Bhp. I've had another 9000 Aero since then and also a 9-5 Aero too. Great cars. Thanks for all the comments guys, I am growing fond of the old beast. Got the 206 to MOT and then the Heep is due it's MOT in August, and it's making some funny noises so that could be interesting Plan is to have the 206 roadworthy before tackling the Heep, and keeping the Jag from imploding at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Small world eh? Glad the old Saab did you well. I still have 16" wheels of that aero on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome. Have a cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome aboard, nice Jaaaag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome along. I do like your old Jag. The interior literally glows beigeness - beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome, that's a lovely Jag, I do like a wantness for a clean Sovereign one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Your series three is gorgeous. I’ve always had a thing about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Lovely Jaaaag you have there. Great period colour too. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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