Some shite I bought recently - 1986 Ford Capri, 1993 Jaguar XJ40

[derskine]

After a bit of a car buying hiatus, I've truly went above and beyond.

First is this 1986 Ford Capri 1.6 Laser.

I've always wanted a Capri and decided now was finally the time to get one.

It's in pretty good nick. Just need to get the bonnet painted but otherwise it doesn't really need much.

I was really torn between a V12 Jaguar XJS and the Capri but I definitely made the right choice.

Which brings me onto the next purchase. 
 

With my 190D's impending MOT failure, I needed something to drive to work whilst I sort it out (rear suspension needs renewed entirely), so I was on the lookout for something cheap, reliable and economical. 
 

I ticked the cheap box at £1400 but I veered significantly off course on the other two with this Jaguar XJ40 3.2S...

 

Really I think this was a bit of a bargain....

[straightSix]

That xj40 looks like a serious bargain for £1400! My old 3.6 Daimler version is still the best riding car I've ever had

[derskine]

12 minutes ago, straightSix said:

That xj40 looks like a serious bargain for £1400! My old 3.6 Daimler version is still the best riding car I've ever had

Yeah when I went to see it I was expecting it to be a bit tatty/average but it's pristine and drives beautifully. The only broken thing is the cruise control which I think is pretty decent for one of these.

Also yes, I've never experienced something that floats along so well!

[danthecapriman]

Great choices in cars there! 
Absolutely love the Capri (obviously!), is it Paris blue? Jag looks a beast too.

[derskine]

2 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Great choices in cars there! 
Absolutely love the Capri (obviously!), is it Paris blue? Jag looks a beast too.

Yep Paris blue, it's a keeper for sure - not sure about the XJ40 in that respect but it scratches an itch I've had.

[danthecapriman]

5 minutes ago, derskine said:

Yep Paris blue, it's a keeper for sure - not sure about the XJ40 in that respect but it scratches an itch I've had.

Thought so, it’s a lovely colour. I had a B reg Fiesta in that shade.

[sutty2006]

The carpet in that jag makes you think “royal yacht” when you look into its starboard port hole… very nice that, Old bean. Enjoy! 

[straightSix]

11 hours ago, derskine said:

Yep Paris blue, it's a keeper for sure - not sure about the XJ40 in that respect but it scratches an itch I've had.

Could I call first refusal if you eventually move the Jag on please 🙂?

[dome]

Both of those look ace. If the Jag isn't rusty then that's a winner at that price. 

[derskine]

43 minutes ago, straightSix said:

Could I call first refusal if you eventually move the Jag on please 🙂?

To be honest I'm probably going to chuck it into the Morris Leslie auction and see what it makes when I'm done, hopefully with some profit to offset the fuel costs over the next couple of months.