Jaguar World - February 2024 by KELSEY Media

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Hardly an issue goes by without us mentioning Jaguar’s future and EVs in general but we’re still discovering new ways the modern EV revolution can trip you up. Earlier this month I needed a pair of tyres for one of our company cars, the instant torque of the electric motor having demolished a pair of Continentals in just 10,000 miles but with the originals apparently being a special Eco Contact 6Q (the ‘Q’ signifying a low-noise tyre for EVs) I made the effort to find an exact replacement. Sadly, whereas Phil was able to get a pair of suitable Toyos fitted to our 20-year old XJ8 the same day (see p87), it wasn’t plain sailing on a new car. A couple of local depots offered to order the tyres and call back, but of course never did, so I went with the only fast-fit place which offered these tyres online. Payment was made and fitting was booked but on collecting the car I found only one tyre had been delivered rather than the pair I’d paid for. Sadly, they’d fitted their one tyre before realising, which meant driving around for a week in icy conditions with a noticeable imbalance in grip. In the hierarchy of garage services, tyre fitting must rank somewhere near the bottom which makes me wonder why it’s so often difficult to get a decent job done. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had to take a wheel back when a new tyre simply hasn’t been sealed properly and I can’t remember the last time the job was done without a seemingly random pressure being added by the fitter. Ironically, the best service I’ve seen in the field of tyre fitting is from a local part-worn specialist (yes, I know...) who happily bowls a selection down from the racks for you to choose from, checks the fitted tyre for leaks and even asks you what pressure you want. If you’re lucky, he’ll even find you a matching pair.

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KEITH HELFET

Former Jaguar designer Keith has now turned his experiences in the world of car design into a proper book

ROB HAWKINS

Rob gets back to basics as he runs through wheel cylinders and drum brakes

PAUL WALTON

Paul piles on the pre-Christmas miles, some of them in his XF and some in an XK150 3.4S

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THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING INDEPENDENT JAGUAR MAGAZINE 24 XK150 DRIVE

52 XK8 SURVIVOR

32 DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX

62 HISTORY: X350 XJ

For 35 years the previous owner of this rare XK150 3.4S coupe used it for touring Europe and we’ve driven it closer to home.

February 2024

We meet an Italian Jaguar enthusiast with what must be one of the nicest Daimlers in Europe... and one of the nicest places to keep it too.

42 S-TYPE SPORT 200 We unearth a factory-fresh example of one of the rarest S-Types made. 4 | Jaguar World / February 2024

An encounter with an unusually pristine XK8 with just 12,000 miles behind it and a shed full of show trophies. As 2023 draws to a close we mark 20 years of the car whiich was quietly but massively significant for Jaguar

70 TECH: JAGUAR IR RS

The genesis of Jaguar’s ‘classsic’ independent rear suspension n, from its earliest appearance in E-Type prototypes to its dem mise with the end of the X100 XK K8.

76 BUYING XJS

Jaguar saved the best for last with the XJS. We run through what’s involved in buying a latemodel example.

42 Regulars

6 NEWS 12 GEARBOX 17 PAUL WALTON 19 CRAIG CHEETHAM 21 KEITH HELFET 102 ARCHIVES 114 FINISHING LINES

Workshop

86 OUR JAGUARS

Paul’s Sportbrake makes the annual Christmas tree run, Craig finds himself lacking security clearance to drive his bargain X-Type and our XJ8 gets some overdue attention.

90 F-PACE ENGINE SERVICE Annual maintenance tasks for the 3-litre diesel.

94 Q&A

Non-starter XK8, misfiring S-Type and XF battery issues.

96 DRUM BRAKE DIY

Back to basics as we check and adjust classic stoppers.

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JLR COMBATS RELAY THEFT

ANY READERS will be aware of the common ‘relay’ method of car theft ftt where criminals access the signal from a ‘keyless’ modern vehicle’s remote fob and then re-transmit it to the vehicle even if it’s some distance from the house, thus enabling them to open it and then drive it off fff without the disturbance of a burglary.

Relay theft is notoriously popular among criminals targeting Range Rovers, with 2018-2022 models particularly vulnerable but it also affects other JLR models. However, the company has invested heavily in providing a solution, with 2022-onwards models using an advanced electrical architecture to foil the thieves. However, the firm has also addressed the issue for owners of older models from 2018 onwards, with some 65,000 vehicles having already received a security update via the main dealer. The update removes the need to store keys in a Faraday box to prevent access to the signal. JLR advises owners who have been contacted about security updates to take the offer up as soon as possible and to ensure they use the Jaguar ‘Remote’ app which provides a vehicle lock reminder and a ‘Guardian Mode’ to alert if there is unauthorised interaction with the vehicle.

Scramblers expand benefits Scramblers, the official membership of Bicester Heritage, will launch a new structure and membership benefits offering for 2024. Among the changes are a refreshed events calendar, with four Sunday morning gatherings exclusively available to premium tier Pegasus members, who will receive free entry and a free coffee, too. The events will take place throughout the year around the three main Scrambles, which are set to take place on Sunday March 31, Sunday July 14, Sunday September 29 and Sunday December 15, 2024. Further benefits include early access to discounted event tickets and priority parking. Merlin, the secondary membership tier of Scramblers, will be consolidated into Pegasus, with its benefits including track days, socials and photography mornings. Bicester Motion CEO, Daniel Geoghegan, said: “The world moves quickly with Scramblers. Its doors opened barely three years ago, and tens of thousands have stepped through to join us

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behind the scenes of our home, Bicester Heritage. A year later, full membership launched and we are looking to start 2024 by bringing our valued members a truly inclusive experience. The membership has reached a point where it is clear we need to offer more, so starting from January 1 that is exactly what we will do.” Pegasus membership costs £69 and is available from scramblers. bicesterheritage.com.

XK120 stars at Buxton sale

A 1954 XK120 FHC once owned by renowned racing driver Patsy Burt proved to be the star of H&H Classics’ recent auction at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, selling above mid-estimate for £113,850 on a day that saw almost 100 cars find new homes and a total gross figure of £1.5 million. The sale was H&H’s final physical sale of 2023, and also saw a 1964 E-Type 4.2 litre FHC that had been converted from left- to right-hand drive and fitted with a replacement engine change hands for an impressive £100,500.

DVLA update

DVLA has updated us on a news item in our December issue surrounding the difficulty some drivers have experienced attempting to renew their licence via the Post Office. “Where a digital signature is not held by the Passport Office, a driver would not be able to use the online service to renew their licence,” confirmed Declan Terry from the DVLA Press Office. “Around two million motorists renew their driving licence online every year and in the vast majority of cases we are able to use the digital signature directly from the Passport Office. For those who do not have a signature on file with the Passport Office, we are currently working on a solution which will allow them to apply online. “HMPO stopped requiring signatures in 2016 – this predates the introduction of the blue passport. This issue that affects some drivers is not a glitch but is due to the digital signature not being held by the Passport Office.”

DISCOUNTS FOR DONINGTON Early bird tickets for the 2024 Donington Historic Festival on May 4-5 are now on sale, giving extra savings on advance prices until January 31. The event is well established as a family-friendly historic motorsport spectacle, with exciting races on the bill and more grids yet to be announced. The variety is set to be impressive. Catering for vintage cars – some more than 100 years old – the ‘Mad Jack’ for Pre-War Sports Cars, will see behemoth Bentleys going wheel-to-wheel with powerful Bugattis, Aston Martins and Frazer-Nashes and giantkilling Morgans. Elsewhere, the combined grid for the Royal Automobile Club

Woodcote Trophy for pre-56 sportscars and Stirling Moss Trophy for pre-61 sports racers will bring together Jaguar D-Types, Lotus XI and XVs, Lister Jaguar Knobblies, Lola Mk 1s, Austin-Healey 100Ms and Cooper T39 Bobtails. In addition, the three-hour Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup features pre-’66 GT and Touring Cars, with categories for pre-’63GTs and pre ‘61 Sports Cars. With its unique format, including ‘in pit’ refuelling, this has become firmly established as a true challenge in historic racing, as everything from Jaguar E-types, Shelby Daytona Cobras, TVR Griffiths and Granturas battle it out with Lotus Elans, Ginetta G4s and MGBs. See doningtonhistoric.com for details and ticket prices.

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DRIVE IT DAY AIMS FOR NEW RECORD

A new fundraising record has been targeted for next April’s Drive It Day – the annual occasion when the nation showcases its passion for historic vehicles. For the last three years, the event has raised money for the NSPCC’s Childline, and having increased its contribution for three consecutive years, it is hoped that a record-breaking £60,000 can be raised in 2024. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) introduced Drive It Day in 2005 with the aim of getting the nation’s transport heritage seen by the public. It takes place every April to coincide with the anniversary of the 1000 Mile Trial back in 1900 – an event which served to prove

that motor vehicles were viable personal transport rather than just a fad. Keen to give the event a twist to show what the historic vehicle movement can contribute to wider society, Drive It day was first run in support of Childline in 2021, and has raised funds via donations and the sale of Drive It Day rally plates. Join proceeding for the first in 2023 was Ride It Day, which has seen the two-wheeled community also contribute to the cause. It costs around £30,000 to run Childline for a day, meaning that the £125,000 raised by the historic vehicle community over the last three years has funded the service on a remarkable four occasions. In 2023, the

ULEZ ruled out in Reading and Wokingham The introduction of a London-style Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in Reading and Wokingham has been ruled out. Despite a difference of opinion between the ruling Labour administration and the challenging Green councillor, David McElroy, Reading Borough Council has ruled out a ULEZ scheme, which would charge drivers based on the pollution level of their vehicle. Meanwhile, neighbouring Wokingham Borough Council has made the same move, stating that it is “committed not to introduce ULEZ charges.” In London, a £12.50 daily charge is applied to vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards. Reading and Wokingham are just two of the latest areas to outlaw local ULEZ schemes; in recent weeks Wales pledged not to introduce its own version despite granting itself the option to create carbon-based levies.

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community raised an impressive £50,088 for Drive It Day, which is just over 8 per cent more than raised in 2022, which itself was an increase on 2021. For 2024, the target is £60,000, which will provide two full days of funding for Childline. “Drive it Day is not only our national awareness day for the historic vehicle community to promote the importance of preserving transport heritage to the world but also a chance to show what contribution to society our movement can bring,” said the FBHVC’s Communications Director, Wayne Scott. “The NSPCC’s Childline service is under increasing pressure these days as it is required to fill the gaps that the health service is under-resourced to fill. Furthermore, the cost-of-living crisis and other pressures in society mean that children are suffering in all kinds of ways. “By combining our activities and purchasing your official Drive It Day or Ride It Day plate from the FBHVC, we hope to fund more “One Unforgettable Days.” This is the name given to a 24-hour period of operation by a Childline call centre that has been funded by charitable endeavours like ours. We have provided funding for a whole day, and each year we have raised money for Childline, how about we aim to fund two, three or even a whole week?” Drive It Day 2024 takes place on April 21. Rally plates are now available and are priced from £12.50. Support the cause via driveitday.co.uk.

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£8.3 BILLION FOR ROAD RESURFACING The Government has announced an £8.3 billion fund to tackle poor quality roads across the country. Millions of motorists should enjoy smoother and safer journeys thanks to the “biggest ever road resurfacing programme to improve local roads.” According to Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, more than 5000 miles of roads across the country will be resurfaced over the next 11 years. Some £150 million will go the way of local authorities in England over the course of this financial year, with a further £150 million set to follow for 2024/2025. The remaining budget will then be allocated through to 2034. Importantly, each local authority can use its share to identify which roads are in most need of repair.

New online ruse targets classic fans Online fraudsters are continuing to target classic car enthusiasts, with a host of new scams including a possible new ruse that encourages people to interact with Facebook fan groups for popular classicrelated TV programmes and personalities in the mistaken belief that they are communicating with the stars of the show. Three group pages – Fans of Car SOS UK, Fans of Edd China and Fans of Wheeler Dealers – have each been posting around 10 times per day, with most of the posts featuring a repeat of the same phrase, usually: “Hello Fans, If you’re a huge fan of mine can I get a big YESS !!! I love you All [sic].” Some of these attract over 200 comments from fans who clearly think they are genuinely communicating with the likes of Edd, Fuzz Townshend and Mike Brewer. These group pages are about as unofficial as can be, and we understand there is no affiliation to the TV shows or

the stars involved. We contacted the admin of Edd’s main page, who confirmed that Edd only puts his genuine social links on his YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@eddchina. He also confirmed he’d reported the fan group. While the Fans of Car SOS UK group was established in 2021, it is only more recently that the repetitive posts have started. At the time of writing, it had over 66,600 members and counting. Fans of Edd China, meanwhile, is a new group having only been established at the end of September, yet it has almost 10,000 members. Fans of Wheeler Dealers was established in August and had just over 16,000 members at the time of writing. Interestingly, two of pages have the same admin, and the profiles bearing the name of each fan page (rather than the fan groups themselves) act as an admin for each other.

The intended end game for these group pages is yet to be fully clear, but by attracting people and to getting them to interact, there’s a risk that fraudsters will use intel gathered on then to engineer a scam and target them at a later date or to access their online accounts. They could also perhaps sell the group (which now has as many members as possible) to the highest bidder. Certainly, it would be very naïve to think these repetitive posts are being made without some kind of sinister motive. According to the regulator Ofcom, around nine in 10 people have experienced an online scam, with nearly a quarter having first encountered the scam on social media. To protect yourself, be wary of anything that ask for your details, and with fan groups, poor spelling and repetitive posts should raise alarm bells that something is amiss.

HILL CLIMB RETURNS TO SHELSLEY WALSH The Hagerty Hill Climb event will make its return to Shelsley Walsh on Saturday May 11, 2024. The event offers a day of motorsport for experts and beginners, with timed runs offered in a non-competitive environment. Drivers can take part for just £135, guaranteeing at least three hill climb runs as well as complimentary food and drink throughout the day. Spectator tickets are priced at just £25 per car (not per person), offering great value for families and friends who travel together. Around 160 road and racing cars are expected to take part, with a mix of vehicles ranging from vintage speed machines to the latest sports cars. Overnight camping is available on Friday May 11, allowing everyone to make a memorable weekend out of it. Visit hagerty.co.uk for more information.

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Presenting this extremely sought-after right-hand drive 1964 Jaguar XKE Roadster featured with matching numbers and is available in Signal Red with a black interior. The E-Type comes equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, 3.8-liter engine, triple SU carburetors, AND toggle switches. This factory right-hand drive E-Type Roadster that has had the same owner since 1985 and is mechanically sound.

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1965 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster Stock: 16825

This stunning 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster is featured with matching numbers and ﬁnished in Forrest Green complemented with a Tan interior. This E-type is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, 4.2-liter inline-six engine, triple SU carburetors, and Smiths instrumentation. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this piece of automotive history that is mechanically sound. For $135,000

1958 Jaguar XK150S 3.4 Roadster Stock: 16223

Presenting this left-hand-drive 1958 Jaguar XK150S 3.4 Roadster with factory overdrive featured with matching numbers and ﬁnished in magniﬁcent color scheme of Carmen Red combined with a Black interior. Equipped with a manual transmission with overdrive and 3 1/2-liter straight-six engine. Do not miss your opportunity to acquire such remarkable and original XK150 ‘S’ model that will make an excellent restoration candidate. For $108,500

1961 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Liter Drophead Coupe Special Equipment Stock: 16028

1971 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe Stock: 16880

Presenting this 1961 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Liter Drophead Coupe Special Equipment featured with matching numbers and ﬁnished in Cotswold Blue gracefully complemented with a red interior. Equipped with a rare automatic transmission, and a straight-six engine. Do not miss your opportunity to acquire such remarkable Special Equipment XK150 that is a perfect addition to any collection and is mechanically sound. For $89,950

Presenting this 1971 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe featured with matching numbers and ﬁnished in Silver complemented with a Red interior. Equipped with a manual transmission, 4.2-liter inline-six engine, and ZenithStromberg dual carburetors. An extremely coveted Jaguar E-type that is offered in a fantastic color scheme as well as mechanically sound. For $49,950

1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2-Liter Roadster Stock: 16538

1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible Stock: 17005

1958 Jaguar XK150SE Fixed Head Coupe Stock: 15304

1964 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster Stock: 16554

1969 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe Stock: 16640

1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12 Stock: 16602

1976 Jaguar XJ12C Coupe Stock: 15623

1976 Jaguar XJ12C

Presenting this 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2-Liter Roadster featured with matching numbers (Jaguar Heritage Trust Certiﬁcate Included) available in a burgundy-wine Red complimented with a Black interior and Tan-colored soft top. An excellent opportunity to jump into the ownership of this highly coveted beautiful E-Type that could beneﬁt from a fresh paint job or enjoyed in it’s current condition since this British classic is mechanically sound. For $89,950

This classic is ﬁnished in Signal Red and complimented by a gorgeous Tan interior. Equipped with a manual transmission, and a 4.2-liter inline-six engine. It comes with an owner’s manual, maintenance booklet with stamps, and receipt copies totaling over $26,500 which has been invested into the vehicle. An extremely coveted E-type in excellent condition and is mechanically sound.

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Presenting this low-mileage 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible featured with only 33,312 miles on the odometer and ﬁnished in its factory color Signal Red (CFC) complemented with a Barley interior. With its recent arrival from Arizona and the same devoted owner for many years. A well-priced XJS V12 that is ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner and is mechanically sound. For $18,750

Presenting this 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12 featured with only 21,347 miles on the odometer is ﬁnished in its factory color scheme Glacier White (NDP) complemented with a Barley (AFW) interior. A well-priced fuel-injected XJS V12 that is offered with low mileage as well as mechanically sound.

For $24,750

Presenting this prestigious 1958 Jaguar XK150SE Fixed Head Coupe featured with matching numbers and factory overdrive. An excellent opportunity to jump into the ownership of this amazing British classic which is mechanically sound. For $59,950

Presenting this exclusive 1976 Jaguar XJ12C Coupe featured with matching numbers and 47,817 miles on the odometer. Finished in Greensand and black vinyl roof combined with a tan interior. Equipped with an automatic transmission, and a V12 engine. A limited production fuel-injected XJ12C Coupe that is ready to be enjoyed and is also mechanically sound. For $39,950

Presenting this 1964 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster that is featured with matching numbers and ﬁnished in Red with Black interior. Equipped with a manual transmission, 3.8-Liter engine, and triple SU carburetors. An extremely coveted E-type that is mechanically sound. For $89,950

Stock: 16849

Presenting this 1976 Jaguar XJ12C featured with matching numbers engine and 87,705 miles on the odometer. Finished in Signal Red complemented with a Tan interior. This second-generation Jaguar XJ is equipped with an automatic transmission and desirable V12 engine. A well-preserved fuel-injected XJ12C that is mechanically sound. For $34,750

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Back to blue Up until 1966, all Jaguar cars had a blue glow in the dashboard instruments created by adding a blue filter over the 2.2-watt Lucas 987 Edison screw bulbs. “The instruments were so dim, and got increasingly dimmer as the heat cooked the blue filters, that many had the filters removed when new bulbs were fitted in an effort to improve the brightness,” remarks Gil Keane at Better Car Lighting who now sells blue LED replacement bulbs for this type of dashboard lighting. “Pale blue LEDs do not exist in any lighting manufacturer’s catalogue, but I commissioned the making of some to effectively and brightly upgrade the early Jaguar instrument lighting. If the original blue filters have become opaque, they can be removed as the new LED bulbs will work perfectly either with or without them.” If a two-position dash brightness switch is fitted, then BCL offers a modification to allow this switch to be used with the LEDs. It involves replacing the three standard resistors in the back of the

switcch with a new resiistor leaad in thee LED D upgrade kit. A soldering iron is requiired d to complete this conversion. The complete conversion kit consists of eight blue LED bulbs and the aforementioned resistor. However, BCL also sells a separate LED bulb kit for the dashboard warning lights. This includes one for the ignition/charging, which requires a resistor to avoid compromising the charging system, a blue LED for the high-beam warning, two green LEDs for the indicator display and a yellow/warm white LED for the low-fuel warning light. Price: £83.99 (dashboard LED bulbs and resistor); £41.99 (LED warning lights) Tel: 0121 773 7000 Web: www.bettercarlighting.co.uk

E-Type fuel pickup assembly Re-engineered by Martin Robey Group and manufactured in-house, this fuel pickup assembly for the Series 1 and 2 E-Type is finished in black zinc passivate with an angled finish on the pickup pipe (as originally manufactured by Jaguar). These were originally painted black, but MRG has chosen black zinc passivate to match the original colour and to give a lasting finish through this method of electroplating. Priced at £42.22 including VAT (part number C24542), or £37.99 for Privilege card holders. Scan the QR code for further details.

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Uprated submersible fuel pump Suitable for the Series I 3.8 E-Type and manufactured in-house in the UK at Martin Robey Group, this new uprated submersible fuel pump (part number C19919) is a direct replacement for the original pump and it looks standard from the exterior of the tank. The unit features a brand-new premium solid-state pump for improved reliability and is suitable for positive and negative earth vehicles. The re-engineered fuel pickup plate is finished in black zinc passivate to match the original colour while giving longevity and a superior finish. The smooth finish helps with sealing against the cork gasket (part number C22226 or look for C19919FK for a full fitting kit comprising cork gasket, copper washers and fixing bolts). “We have designed and CNC machined an end adaptor, allowing for the fuel filter to be replaced when required via the fuel tank sump,” says Jake Robey at MRG. “The new adaptor set-up forces all fuel to be drawn through the bottom of the sump due to increased reach.” When installed, MRG recommends the number six fuse is replaced with a 7.5 amp fuse, which is supplied with the pump. Priced at £177.60 including VAT, or £159.84 for Privilege card holders. Scan the QR code for further details. Tel: 024 7638 6903 Web: www. martin robey.com

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Shock absorber split collet The split collet (part number C37273) for the rear suspension spring retainer in the E-Type Series 3 is used to secure the rear coil springs. It had been unavailable for two years until SNG Barratt reintroduced it recently. This part is designed to be used with original-style shock absorbers only and is suitable for the E-Type Series 3, the XJS and XJ Series 1-3. Priced at £6.24 including VAT.

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IT’S 15 years since the final Daimler – an X358-based thinks it’s not worth producing a car that can’t be sold in what’s Super Eight – left Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich traditionally Jaguar’s largest and most important market. production line. Only JLR’s hierarchy will know why the name has been kept but Despite the brand’s long and unique history, it with Daimler’s origins going back to 1896 when Harry Lawson hasn’t been seen since, even for a one-off design began building cars under licence that had been designed by concept to mark its 125th anniversary in 2021. For all intents and Gottlieb Daimler, maybe JLR views it as an asset. As Jaguar knows purposes, this oldest of British brands has gone for good. only too well having used its own several times in the past, heritage Yet search the Companies House website always sells. and you’ll discover The Daimler Motor Plus just as it did after buying the company Company Ltd posts annual reports and from BSA in 1960, if Jaguar wanted to DAIMLER financial statements. Although described as expand its future range of electric-only ‘dormant’, it continues to exist if only on cars, then Daimler branded versions would WOULD NEED paper. be the easiest way to achieve this. Add SOME SERIOUS Still owned by JLR, why has Daimler been the famed fluted grille, a hand stitched REINVENTION mothballed? Seeing as it’s used elsewhere, leather upholstery and perhaps some extra one of the reasons might be the uncertainty inches in the chassis and any model could BEFORE IT’S around the name. In 2007 Jaguar agreed be transformed into a low volume luxury CONSIDERED COOL terms with Daimler AG (now called limousine. Mercedes-Benz AG) to allow the German Obviously Daimler would need some ENOUGH TO BE industrial giant to use the brand as the title serious reinvention before it’s considered MENTIONED IN of a trading company, a trade name, or a cool enough to be mentioned in rap songs RAP SONGS corporate name (rights it did not previously but there was a time not that long ago when hold). Although this doesn’t affect JLR’s Bentley was also seen as old-fashioned. ability to build Daimler cars, it’s still a messy The Daimler name could also be used for a and confusing situation. two-seater sports car, a modern interpretation of the classic SP250. Having not been used for over a decade, a lack of brand awareness Although I doubt Jaguar would prefer this over its own heritage in is no doubt another problem. For many, the Daimler name represents the market it’s still an interesting proposition. the sort of old-fashioned limousines the British Royal family use for Whatever – if any – JLR’s plans are for this historic and famous weddings and not a marque that’s relevant for today. brand, let’s hope it’s not too long before The Daimler Motor Finally and perhaps more importantly, in 2009 JLR lost the Company’s status on Companies House changes from ‘dormant’ right to use the Daimler name for America. Maybe the company to ‘active’. PW February 2024 \ Jaguar World | 17

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Age, they say, is nought but a number - a concept which had a persistent traction control and ABS issue, and more whose wreckage I’m clinging onto as I make further recently another X-Type that had seen very little use in the past eight advances through my fifth decade. years but still has an array of electrical problems that I’m continually After all, age counts for experience, and just because chasing, and which I’m pretty sure is down to corrosion at various you have more miles on the clock than someone 10 points throughout the wiring loom that I’m inevitably going to end years younger, it doesn’t mean you’re completely clapped-out. up spending hours tracking down. Indeed, far from it – you just need to go to bed at 9pm these days, Don’t get me wrong, low-mileage cars are often the prettiest and but that in itself is rather appealing. the best-preserved, and that stands to reason as they’ve seen far less The same applies to mileage, in my humble opinion. Cars that frontline action compared with the more well-used examples. have lived a little not only have the most interesting back-stories, But, much like in humans, laziness breeds laziness and if the car but they’re also quite often in the best shape. Like ageing rock stars doesn’t put in the effort it can start to stagnate – especially in the that can still pull of a three-hour live show, they may be showing case of more modern vehicles whose electrical complexity doesn’t their years around the edges, but they’re still respond well to being left standing for long working, still full of energy and continue to periods of time. Meanwhile, again much like do the same thing day-in, day-out, dutifully, humans, those that work hard on a daily basis THE SOVEREIGN reliably and with a great sense of pride. will happily wake up the following morning, IS NO LONGER MY Take my old X350 XJ6 for example, a 3.0 go out there and do it all over again, usually SE that I sold 18 months ago and which I’ve without complaint. DAILY DRIVER AS found myself missing more than I ever thought Hard work brings rewards, and that applies IT’S TOO NICE I would. I bought it in 2019 with 190k on the to your car just as much as it does to you. clock and I sold it to my friend Rob, last year My New Year’s resolution, then, will be to as his beloved X308 no longer complied with make sure that the first Jaguar I buy in 2024 London’s ULEZ expansion. (and let’s face it, based on my previous track record there’s bound That car is still going strong at 19 years old and recently passed to be at least one) will be a hard-worked and well-used example that an MOT, now with well over 200,000 miles on the clock. Rob’s will do one of two things. It will either prove the point I’ve made expenditure so far has gone no further than a headlight bulb, a above, or it will be an unmitigated disaster. gearbox service and some minor body repairs to a front wing, the Either way, I expect it will be an X350. I sold my last one because latter of which was hardly the car’s fault. I’d bought and fallen in love with my X308, but the Sovereign is no During the same period, I’ve owned four Jaguars all with well longer my daily driver as it’s too nice. Instead, the current workaday below average miles and all with irritating faults. I had a 37,000-mile hack has a three-pointed star at the end of the bonnet, and we can’t X-Type with a blocked catalytic converter, binding rear brakes and be having that, can we? Plus, the expanded ULEZ has seen a flood of two perished coolant houses that I needed to sort out, I had an 80k diesel-powered XJs spilling out of London and I’ve yet to try one. I S-Type which had only covered 20,000 miles in the past 19 years and think we all know where this is going, don’t we? February 2024\ Jaguar World | 19

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DURING MY career I’ve been fortunate enough to work with several visionaries which I define as those who see opportunities where the rest of the population don’t. Certainly, Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons, and former engineering director, Jim Randle, were such people since their vision created opportunities for both themselves and others around them, including myself. Since nothing similar has ever been held before, the two-day Motoring Literary and Art Festival in early December was clearly the vision of well-known motoring author and publisher, Philip Porter. Held at Silverstone circuit’s huge conference and exhibition venue called The Wing, it was an exceptional event. It had a lot of active things going on including three theatres where for presentations and interviews. There were also several exhibits of arts, crafts, and literature from both major and independent companies. There were then plenty of special classic cars on display including the Jaguar XJ13 and famed Ferrari 250 GT SWB ‘Breadvan’. The event had special significance for me because when Philip offered to publish my autobiography – Design & Desire – it was the event at which, he suggested we would launch it. Being in amongst everything going on gave it much more gravitas and significance. The book launch consisted of Phil interviewing me on stage (pictured), talking about things relating to my career, most of which is covered in the book. From my point of view, the audience found it interesting and the 50 minutes we had went by very quickly. As well as the interview, some of this time was for a Q&A session plus book signing which was a very strange concept for me but further added to the overall sense of occasion. While I had seen and signed off all of the content of the book as PDFs, it was not until just before when our session was starting at

10am on the Saturday morning that I finally saw the finished hard copy for the first time. Totally exceeding my expectations, not only is it in a larger format than I originally thought, having real coffee table appeal, but the design is exceptional. During the day I kept thinking while the content is basically all mine, the book is more than the sum of the parts in the sense that the way it’s been put together is far better than I could have imagined. I’m so chuffed with it and I still can’t believe it’s mine. The idea of having book still remains bonkers but to have it launched at an event like this is one of the most bonkers things that’s ever happened to me. In the event’s green room for speakers like myself there were lots of interesting people, including former Formula 1 driver, John Watson, plus my previous tutor and one of the people who chose my entry to the Royal College of Art in 1975, Peter Stevens, who amongst many others later designed the Jaguar XJR-15 and McLaren F1. It was the sort of event that’s slightly quirky, a little eccentric, somewhat British but completely charming with huge amounts of interest, depth of knowledge and history. Although there’s talk of the Motoring Literary and Art Festival becoming a regular event, it’s still too early for Philip to decide on whether it will be. But it was certainly an event of note and even if it doesn’t carry on will hopefully start others like it. It was a remarkable day and a remarkable event and the most remarkable thing to have happened to me for a very long time.

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N A long journey, the feeling that the car is never fully extended and always has a reserve of power makes this a most untiring machine to drive,” reported the famed motoring journalist, John Bolster, in the June 5, 1959, issue of Autosport magazine about the then new XK150 3.4S fixed head coupe. Although over six decades have passed since these words were written, it’s clear by the white example featured here that little has changed. Since the late Eighties the current (and

only second) owner has used the car for several European rallies. From France to Italy, Germany to Luxembourg, the car has travelled the length of breadth of the continent just as it was designed to 70 years ago. The 3.4 S differed from the standard XK150 in featuring a Harry Weslakedesigned straight port cylinder head. Three 2in SU carburettors were then fitted to a new manifold while the compression ratio was raised to 9:1. There were also lead bronze bearings, a lightened flywheel plus a beefed-up clutch. The result was the power increasing from the 190bhp of the standard 3.4 to 250bhp

which dropped the 0-60mph time from 8.5 to 7.8 seconds. The F-Type R of its day, the extra power made the 3.4S a formidable performer. “It is at once obvious that this is a very powerful engine,” continued Bolster in 1959. “It has immense torque, giving brisk starts in second gear if desired and seems more flexible than the normal Jaguar unit.” Arriving in late 1958, this new S specification of 3.4-litre engine was initially only available with the open-two-seater but by the following summer it was joined by the other two body styles. Manufactured on 12 June 1959, it makes this coupe an early example.

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HISTORY XK150 3.4S FHC Costing £2065 – £126 more than the standard model – just 199 right-hand-drive XK150 3.4S FHCs were built between 1959 and 1960, meaning it’s a relatively rare one too. Originally in Pearl Grey with a red leather interior and supplied by Henlys of London, it was bought by Car Lighting Services of Birmingham as a company car for the owner of the business. He used the Jaguar extensively throughout the following decade but by 1970 it was in a poor state of repair and taken off the road. In the late 1970s it was dismantled for restoration, the shell rebuilt by RS Panels in Nuneaton. A surviving invoice from 1980 shows the body was removed from the chassis and the panels repaired where necessary. The car was then painted in its original Pearl Grey. After the engine was stripped, rebuilt and then fitted back to the chassis, for reasons unknown the restoration stalled. In 1988 the unfinished car – still with the body off – was sold by the first owner’s son to the current keeper who had the shell taken back to bare metal and resprayed in Old English White. The car was then reassembled, including the interior upholstered in red leather by renowned trim specialists, Suffolk & Turley. Tighter bucket seats later replaced the standard originals. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the now finished XK150 was used for several British and European rallies. One trip saw the owner head through Paris, Poitiers, Toulouse and Andorra before finishing at Valencia while another covered Brussels, Haanno oveer,, Leeip pzigg, Praague and d finaallyy Budapest. He also visited famous racing circuits in the car such as Germany’s Nürburging plus Monza in Italy.

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HISTORY XK150 3.4S FHC

All of these many journeys must make the car the most well-travelled XK150 in existence. But now in his 80s, the current owner has decided to sell the car through the Yorkshire-based Classic & Sportscar Centre where I travelled one gloriously sunny day to find out more. Judging by its pristine condition, the white XK150 doesn’t look to be as well-

travelled as its thick history file suggests. The panels are straight and unmarked while even in the weak autumnal sun the 35-year-old paint still manages to catch a shine. Together with the body-coloured wire wheels, it’s a handsome example of an always good-looking car. The close to perfect proportions together with that beautiful curve of the roof line

The XK150 at the Puy-de-Dôme lava dome in central France during the 1995 RAC Euro Classic

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make the XK150 coupe one of the prettiest cars of the late Fifties. Yet an inch and a half extra height plus a slightly wider track and larger grille than its immediate predecessor also make it arguably more purposeful looking. “The XK150 is as attractive to look upon as it is exciting to drive,” was Autosport’s view of the coupe in its June 17, 1960 issue.

At Silverstone for the 1996 Norwich Union RAC Classic

HISTORY XK150 3.4S FHC The higher roof line results in the XK150 FHC feeling less claustrophobic than the XK140 version which is so tight it’s like driving a shoe box. Admittedly it’s no MkIX but with the wraparound windscreen offering excellent views ahead, it’s easy to understand how the current owner spent so many hours at the wheel as he toured mainland Europe. With the car having covered over 40,000 miles since being reassembled in the late 1980s, the red leather upholstery has a nicely aged patina that results in the interior having a warm, welcoming character. Largely standard, only those bucket seats (which are more comfortable than they appear), a period-looking map light plus a discreet Monza circuit sticker on the screen hint at the car’s former life as a Continental traveller. After I hit the starter button, the 3.4litre XK unit bursts into life with its typical twin cam enthusiasm. With the road ahead of me long, straight and empty, I bury the throttle into the thick red carpet, the straight six engine responding the moment I do so. The action of my right foot results in a sudden burst of speed that’s considerably harder than any model with the standard 3.4-litre engine. Although never obtrusively loud, the XK unit still makes itself known when I accelerate hard, the cabin – and no doubt the beautiful Yorkshire countryside – now filled with its familiar earthy growl.

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The car showing its corning abilities on a track

Taking a hairpin at speed during the 1996 RAC Euro Classic

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HISTORY XK150 3.4S FHC

Considering its previous life touring Europe, I was surprised to discover the car remains mechanically standard which includes the original four-speed transmission. Yet by slotting into gear as smoothly as chambering a round in a Lee Enfield rifle, the changes are fast and accurate. Plus with the engine always free revving and eager, when I flick on the overdrive, the car will cruise comfortably at 70mph making it just as perfect for long journeys as it was in 1959. Yet as the boot badge celebrating Jaguar’s five Le Mans throughout the 1950s suggests, the XK150 3.4S is more than just a long distance tourer. With perfectly balanced rack and pinion steering plus controlled body roll together with the responsive nature of the engine, it’s every inch the fast and agile sports car. The many images of the previous owner throwing the coupe around a tight hairpin bend of an Alpine pass demonstrates this. It’s too good to sit in a garage for long periods, so I hope whoever buys the car continues to use it in the same adventurous manner as the second owner. Because the way John Bolster finished his 1959 road test is as true now as it was then. “In all, this XK150S is a truly remarkable car, which combines a stupendous performance with surprising docility and good manners. To drive it is one of the more memorable experiences motoring has to offer.” PW Thanks to: Classic & Sportscar Centre (www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk) 30 | Jaguar World / February 2024

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Gentleman of Verona HISTORY

We meet an Italian Jaguar enthusiast with what must be one of the nicest Daimlers in Europe... and one of the nicest places to keep it too PHOTOGRAPHY GREGORY OWAIN

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HISTORY DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX O OFTEN in the world of Jaguars and Jaguar owners it’s the impressions from early childhood which have formed an attachment to the marque and Verona-based Kenrick Briffa is no exception. Growing up in Malta where his father’s work had taken the family, he recalls living close to the island’s British High Commission and being enthralled by the streams of Jaguar cars ferrying assorted local dignitaries in and out of the gates. This being the late 1960s, the cars included 420G, Mk2, XJ6, 420 and S-Type – although Ken recalls puzzling over quite why the front and rear of the S-T Type looked as if they were styled by diffferent people... An early enthusiasm for all things Jaguar was obvious from an early age, when his father found him staring intently at the front of his newly purchased Rover P6... exceptt as it turned out, what had caught the bu udding Jaguar owner’s eye was the then-new

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XJ6 Series 1 parked right behind it. As soon as he was able to, Ken acquired a Jaguar of his own, this being a Daimler Six purchased in 2001. This would later be replaced by a Jaguar XJ6 and he slowly began to build a collection around it. First came an XKR, fully optioned with all the ‘R’ Performance options, which was then joined by an XJ of the V8-engined X308 generation. “And then I suddenly decided I wanted an E-Type,” he laughs. And it was here that he really lucked out with an original unrestored 1966 car which had spent its entire life in the Verona area. You’ll see more of the E-Type in an upcoming issue but it was joined by a Daimler SP250 which makes a fascinating counteerpoint to the iconic Jaguar but which Ken reports being unexpectedly imprressive. “It’s so light,” he enthuses. “Such h fun to drive.” The collection of British cars was expanded by the addition of a Bentley Arnage T on his wife’s insistence (a carcassonne, or ‘big box’ he says in

comparison to the XJ), but the Jaguars were reinforced in 2017 with the car you see here: a Series 3 XJ, or to put it correctly, a Daimler Double Six. Thought to be one of the very last made – possibly within the last 100 off the line – the car was purchased new by the Missoni family, famous for the fashion label of the same name. Having spent time in Britain and even met his wife in London, Ottavio Missoni clearly had a liking for British cars and the Double Six remained in his family for 25 years, Ken becoming effectively its second owner. By that time the car had clocked up over 170,000km but fortunately for the Jaguar’ss bodywork, the Missoni family report th hat it wasn’t often used for the daily com mmute into the rough and tumble of Milan n city centre but was used for longer trips, preesumably spending much of its life sailing seerenely across Europe in top gear. By thee end of Series 3 production, Europeaan-spec cars like this featured twin catalyticc converters (although without

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the lambda sensor), ABS and a generally very high level of opulence, with many of them marketed to important Jaguar customers. This perhaps explains the special order paintwork on Ken’s car: a Mica metallic red which includes particles of aluminium to make it sparkle in the sun. The Double Six was well maintained through its Missoni ownership but apparently saw little use in the last ten years, so Ken’s first task was to complete the missing maintenance. As he points out: “I like my cars to work perfectly – to be capable of doing 1000km at any notice.”

All of which explains why the underside of the Double Six was stripped to the last nut and bolt before being refurbished where necessary. It was here that the absence of winter salt on Italian roads made a huge difference, the metalwork being pristine and the work required being merely replacement of aged components. Ken prefers to buy top quality parts where necessary, sourcing many original Jaguar parts direct from Jaguar Classic Parts here in the UK, or from SNG Barratt which makes things easier for European enthusiasts by being able February 2024 \ Jaguar World | 35

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to ship directly from their European branches – important in the postBrexit world where speed of shipping can be just as important as price. The V12 was in fine order and needed little more than a top--end service, with the valve clearances being set up and everything else being checked over. The result was impressive, as proved by Ken’s 11-second film of a 1 coin standing on edge on the runnin ng engine.

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One problem which did elude Ken and his mechanic was that of a vibration in first gear, which resulted in the gearbox being removed and sent back to England to be rebuilt. Once returned to Verona and refitted to the car, the vibration was still there, so in desperation a spare propshaft was fitted and the car was as smooth as expected. One the subject of which, Ken is full of praise for the way the V12 drives. “It really has an electric car feel to it,” he says, pointing out that at idle sometimes it’s necessary to glance at the rev counter to determine whether it’s even running. In dry weather he frequently uses the car for a regular 200km trip and finds the Jaguar’s speed and refinement to be more than comparable to modern cars. It’s also beeen extremely reliable, with the time and effort spent getting it up to scratch origginally clearly being well spent: Via il dente, via il dolore goes the Italian proverb b which literally means ‘take away the tootth and take away the pain.’

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THE BLUE ROOM

There must be several JW readers who have rather more cars than garage spaces and the usual solution to the problem is to rent more storage. Unless you're Ken that is, who isn't too keen on the idea of a warehouse and wanted something more personal... and more practical, since the usual rectangular warehouse space means inevitably the car you want to use is at the very back, requiring others to be moved. By applying simple mathematics to the issue, Ken determined that the ideal shape for a car storage facility would be a pentangle, but the rather obvious snag with the idea is that very few industrial developers build pentagon-shaped warehouses. Except, that is for the unit which Ken discovered for sale locally, which the owner was struggling to shift because of its unusual diamond shape. It's no surprise to hear that Ken jumped on the purchase and since it was a bare unit was able to have it finished to his own specification. With light blue walls and white ceiling, the centrepiece is a small

‘stage’ lit by LED lighting which, should you happen to own an E-Type or a Series 3 XJ for example, allows you to view the car in all its glory. It's also a great place to photograph cars, which explains why friends’ Jaguars are often to be found occupying the stage. The Jaguars are complemented by display cases with various pieces of automobilia – including a cast aluminium Jaguar sign bought on a trip to Windsor – plus the old parts which have come off the cars, Ken considering them part of each car's history. Oh and some great collections of photographs depicting his own family history, violins and... well, you get the picture. This is one classy man cave, made even better by the air being dehumidified and filtered to such a degree that it's quite possibly cleaner than the atmosphere outside. “It's transformed the passion,’ says Ken of what he calls the Blue Room and he recommends anyone who has a car collection to go all-in like this instead of renting little garages.

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Since the renovation, Ken estimates he’s spent no more than 1500 on mechanical work, most of which related to getting the air conditioning up to scratch – a job which involved replacing every single rubber pipe, the drier and compressor and then work on the electronics of the system. “It’s a bit noisy,” he laughs of the rebuilt system. “But it gets the job done,” and the car’s extensive spec also brings with it the delight of an electric sunroof. Ken’s no-holds-barred approach to getting the Double Six to be as reliable as

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a new car has clearly worked out – indeed, he reports that the only time he’s needed roadside recovery in a classic Jaguar was with his E-Type, due to a non-genuine spare part, while his wife has gradually come round to the idea of using the Jaguar for long trips instead of a modern family car. One thing which probably helps is that he makes sure to take all the cars on a 20-40km trip every week, which is sensible practice. And with a collection like this at your disposal, who of us would argue that isn’t time well spent? PW

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Hidden gem We find an unusually wellpreserved example of the rarest S-Type of them all WO R D S PAU L WAG E R P H OTO G R A P H Y G R EG O RY OWA I N

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HISTORY S-TYPE SPORT 200 HE SCIENCE of automotive marketing must be a confusing place to work. On the one hand, most volume makers harbour a dream of breaking into the premium market, but few make it: witness the rare success of Lexus in a world littered with Vignale, Infiniti and Xedos. On the other hand, the holy grail for most of the prestige brands is to attract a new, younger buyer despite the rather obvious hurdle that in general it’s the older buyers who have the money. It was no doubt this line of thinking which brought us the rarity known as the S-Type Sport 200, an example of which you see here. As we all know, the S-Type as launched almost exactly 25 years ago was notable for its retro styling which even

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by the standards of 1998 was more selfconsciously retro than was usual. This is generally accepted to be the result of extensive market research by Jaguar’s then owner Ford which apparently revealed that what Jaguar owners appreciated was a traditional appearance. The qualification for European readers is that this market research was carried out in the USA with the North American market in mind which has always been a crucial territory for Jaguar sales volume. It’s fascinating to see the alternative designs which were presented for approval during the development process, a couple of which to my mind combined the traditional and modern rather better but Ford went with the safe option. It was a success, too. No, it may not have taken Jaguar to the 90,000 cars per year promised by chairman Nick Scheele at the launch, but the S-Type did lift Jaguar sales volume significantly. The addition of a Sport trim level in 2000, plus the feisty S-Type R in 2002 did much to improve its appeal to the more youthful buyers, but the supercharged R was a costly car, weighing in at £49,220. It made perfect sense then to combine the looks of the R with the practical appeal of the V6 engine, the only

Larger tailpipes are the only non-standard parts on the car but Craig has kept the originals, complete with factory paper stickers

The S-Type Sport 200 is something of an enigma surprise being that Jaguar waited until 2004 to do so and then released the car only as a limited edition. The S-Type Sport 200 is something of an enigma, with even diehard Jaguar fans disagreeing as to its precise nature. To add to the confusion, not all cars were badged as such, with one former technician we met recently commenting that he once had a

bag of the badges in his toolbox because they were a dealer-fit item and they simply didn’t like the look of them... In theory though, the ‘200’ relates to the number produced rather than the 200bhp of the 2.5-litre V6 and in fact the Sport 200 was offered with both the 2.5 and 3-litre V6 engines, the larger engine being the rarer.

Essentially a run-out model before the second facelift arrived, the Sport 200 was a factory-produced limited edition sold only in the UK market but curiously it appears that Jaguar never produced any printed brochures for the car. Offered in a choice of three paint colours (black, green and silver) it came with some (but not all) of the R Performance options February 2024 \ Jaguar World | 45

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It’s been hiding away for nearly 20 years including the Sport front bumper with round fog lights (similar to the later facelift part) plus the boot spoiler and the 18-inch Monaco split-rim wheels. Sports seats similar to those in the S-Type R but without the electric adjustment were standard and the majority of the cars also came with the mesh grille. Unusually for a special edition, buyers could also add their own options, which further muddied the waters for historians of early 2000s Jaguar models, with many cars featuring sat nav and other costly options. 46 | Jaguar World / February 2024

The passage of time hasn’t helped anyone trying to fathom out the exact nature of the Sport 200, but the car you see here is possibly as close as you’re going to get to the definitive specification. Owned by Craig Abbiss, it’s been hiding away for nearly 20 years and as a result shows just 8000 miles, meaning that like John Underhill’s XK8 elsewhere in this issue, it’s a great reference point. Quite how it managed to clock up so few miles is explained by Craig, who bought the car in January 2004 after a string of

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HISTORY S-TYPE SPORT 200 station – or the new house – he was struck by just what a great car it is. It’s also unusually standard, except for a replacement (Jaguar) battery and a pair of beefier rear exhaust boxes which were fitted by Craig’s son and which do fill the holes of the rear valance rather better than the standard items. The Pirellis are also replacements, since the MoT tester commented on the age of the originals

despite them having seen so little use that they still retained the knobbles around the edge. Now though, some 20 years after he first bought it, he’s seriously thinking about using it properly – although naturally, like any owner of a low-mileage survivor car, he’s torn between enjoying it and killing its value by adding miles. “I’m not sure it’s been out in the rain for 18 years,” he laughs. PW

A subsequent change in career meant a nice Audi company car and the Jaguar remained in the garage. It did emerge annually for an MoT test and at least three times for house moves but each time went back into hibernation hooked up to a trickle charger. It’s no surprise to hear that each time Craig drove the car to the test

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We encounter an unusually pristine XK8 with just 12,000 miles behind it WO R D S PAU L WAG E R PHOTOGRAPHY GREGORY OWAIN

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OWNING X100 XK8 T’S A common question when we meet owners of cars photographed for JW: “Is this your first Jaguar?” Generally the answer goes one of two ways – either it’s the first foray into Jaguar ownership or a long string of the cars culminating in something exotic like an XK120 or E-Type. In John Underhill’s case though, the XK120 came early on. After starting his motoring career in fine style with a £40 Zephyr Six in the early ’60s, he then found himself in a Herald coupe which was followed by a split-screen Morris Minor running an 1275cc Austin-Healey engine which sounds like great fun. This eclectic choice of transport was no doubt helped by a weekend job at a car breaker where the owner also built stock cars which John was enlisted to drive at Brandon Stadium in Coventry.

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As John recalls, this was a time when nothing was impossible for an enterprising breaker and he witnessed all kinds of things which are now frowned upon but which were common back then, including rebuilding write-offs, cut ’n’ shuts, big engine conversions and similar. Much of this would of course be frowned upon today if not downright illegal but as he says, it gave him a great grounding in mechanical skills. “I’ve always been a Jaguar fan,” John says and it was a trade contact through the breaker which enabled John to source his first Jaguar: a 2.4-litre Mk1 in two-tone grey at what he remembers was a “bargain price”. Not however, quite such a bargain as the next Jaguar he acquired, shortly after being posted to Singapore with the army and deciding a 500cc Suzuki was probably not the safest transport: an

XK120, for which he paid the princely sum of £120 in 1968. By then his collection included an MG TC, Triumph Spitfire and Triumph Vitesse convertible, so he was able to take advantage of the cheap labour and have the Jaguar restored to what he describes as pristine condition. It wasn’t long before a return to the UK beckoned though, at which point John parted company with the Jaguar, something he kicks himself for today. “I could have had it shipped back for free,” he muses, “but instead I sold it to an American, thinking I’d buy an E-Type when I got home...” When he couldn’t find a suitable E-Type at short notice, John found himself seduced by the glamour of an Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint. Unfortunately, Bertone’s delicate lines were somewhat modified when John lost the back end one wet night, rolled it three times and ended up

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It had never seen a wet road

in a ditch with the roof caved in. Luckily, he walked away albeit soaked in petrol. More bad news arrived when the insurance company went bankrupt the day after the settlement cheque arrived, but that didn’t stop John continuing his impressive roster of what are now soughtafter classics: a Sunbeam Alpine Harrington Le Mans coupe replaced the Alfa and then came a mighty Jensen CV8. Family and the 6.3-litre Jensen’s 8mpg thirst meant a move to sensible family cars for a 56 | Jaguar World / February 2024

number of years but John still had a hankering for another Jaguar – particularly the E-Type which had eluded him back in the ’70s. Retirement from the MoD and subsequent consultancy work took him closer to the E-Type dream but as we all know, prices of the cars were rising faster than anyone could have expected, which explains why John’s thoughts turned towards the E-Type’s spiritual successor: the XK8. Acquired in December 2010, the car you see was six years old when John bought it,

but in that time had covered just 2000 miles. The previous owner had used it purely as a second car and taken it out only on dry days, meaning it had never seen a wet road. As we now know, when it comes to the XK8 that’s a very good thing indeed and explains why John didn’t even haggle with her. There was a slight snag: the garage at home was crammed with tools, equipment and all the other stuff I know from personal experience you tend to accumulate when you have the space for it. Clearly, he didn’t want to be storing the pristine XK8 outside, so a hurried clear-out operation commenced before he was able to collect the car and bring it home. A decade later, the odometer still shows just over 12,000 miles and the XK8

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is well known within the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club for his expertise with the XK8 and John is full of praise for the work which set him back well under £300. Unlike many rustproofing outfits which will drill holes in the bodywork, Robert uses a series of probes and lances to apply the clear fluid through existing apertures

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The only non-original part is the headlining That the car still doesn’t go out in the wet has obviously helped, but it remains one of the best-preserved examples of the X100 you’ll find, as proved by the shed full of trophies and decanters John has clocked up with the car at various car shows during the time he’s owned it. It’s also an unusually standard example of the late 4-litre coupe when so many have been modified with different wheels and similar. Indeed, the only non-original part is the headlining which John had professionally replaced after it started to droop. Oh and the tyres which were replaced in the interests of safety – although the originals remain in the shed with the trophies. After all, even the normally-aspirated XK8 boasts 300bhp and as his car-owning history tells you, he’s not afraid to get his foot down... No, he still hasn’t managed to scratch that E-Type itch but rising values of wellpreserved XK8s do offer a glimmer of optimism alongside a softening of the E-Type market, although as John points out, this car’s low mileage does somewhat paint him into a corner: as he admits, he’d like to use it more but to do so would affect its value. “Perhaps what I really need,” he muses, “is a second one to use every day...” PW 60 | Jaguar World / February 2024

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Light brigade As 2023 3 draws to a close we mark 20 years of the car which was quieetly but massively significant for Jaguar WO R D S PAU L WAG E R

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URRENTLY SITTING on my driveway courtesy of our company’s ever-changing fleet of project cars is a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, which weighs in at a hefty 2.5 tonnes, that mass being the main reason why it needs a 6-litre engine, 12 cylinders and two turbochargers to provide performance worthy of the price tag. And that’s generally been the inescapable law of physics relating to luxury cars, ever since the dawn of motoring: a big heavy car needs a big heavy engine which needs big quantities of fuel to propel it at acceptable pace. The fact that luxury cars didn’t actually have to be quite so heavy was conveniently overlooked in Munich, Stuttgart and Crewe but Ford Motor Company was keen to investigate the weight-saving properties of using aluminium in car construction and it was one of the few occasions where Jaguar’s low sales volumes – tiny by Ford’s global standards – was a benefit. The low production volumes and high retail prices of Jaguar products presented an ideal opportunity to trial the new technology with a generally lower risk level and a greater ability to accommodate the extra cost. The idea of making entire cars (rather than outer panels) in aluminium wasn’t new, since Audi had debuted its aluminium A8 back in 1994 but the way Ford and Jaguar wanted to do it would be a new departure. Whereas Audi’s approach was to use a cast aluminium spaceframe carrying unstressed outer panels, the Jaguar would be a true aluminium monocoque bodyshell. The idea had originally been borrowed from the aerospace industry, which routinely uses a system of self-piercing rivets and epoxy bonding to join aluminium sections and create structures with light weight and great strength. Since this hadn’t been used in the automotive industry before, much development work was required in order to adapt the technique and Jaguar combined the use of aluminium castings and extrusions with the riveted and bonded jointing technique to good effect. The first car to benefit from the new technology would be the replacement for the X308 generation of XJ, which was given the code name X350 and developed with an eye to the crucial American market. Focus groups had

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identified a need for increased interior space – traditionally a handicap of the older XJs – and a larger boot, capable of taking four sets of golf clubs. Making the car larger without saving weight would have put the XJ at a big disadvantage in the marketplace against its competition, which made it an ideal candidate for the aluminium technology. The style of the new XJ was similarly arrived at after extensive customer clinics and it was these which dictated a more conservative style rather than highlighting the high technology under the skin by using an avant garde design. Given these requirements, the immediately obvious ‘Jaguarness’ is a credible achievement given the very 64 | Jaguar World / February 2024

different proportions of the X350: the wheels are pushed out to the corners, the bonnet is shorter and the windscreen shallower than previous XJs. The appearance of the car was also influenced from several different directions and there’s a delightful urban rumour detailing styling chief Geoff Lawson’s response to a demand from the sales and marketing people for a specific boot capacity. Restricted by the exhaust system underneath and unable to borrow any space from the rear cabin or extend the rear overhang, Lawson calculated that to achieve the required boot space would mean the boot lid would end up half-way up the rear screen. To emphasize the point, he had a clay model made and presented to the sales people who duly accepted defeat. Engineering issues also impacted on the car’s style, specifically those relating to the choice of aluminium as a material. Back in the late ’90s, aluminium technology in the automotive world was in its infancy and it was discovered that the material couldn’t be formed to quite such crisp lines or tight radii as was possible with steel. This had a direct impact on the shape of the final production car – notably the upright rear C-pillar and the convex shape of the lower door skins which is intended to prevent ‘oil can’ distortion issues. The car had originally been styled with a ‘six-light’ greenhouse but this proved impossible

to stamp accurately in aluminium, which explains the move to a four-light style. The wide panel edge flanges required by the aluminium construction also forced the use of LED rear lights which could be made in a shallower package to fit around the flanges. Despite these constraints, the final production car boasted a Cd of 0.32, which was good going. An additional challenge was posed by the aluminium Jaguar being unique in the marketplace, which meant consideration would need to be given to any specialist crash repair techniques required. The shell was designed to withstand an impact of 10mph without structural damage and the frontal section was a bolt-on module incorporating aluminium ‘crash cans’ designed to absorb impact energy. The bodyshell was to be assembled in the Castle Bromwich plant which would eventually become the marque’s centre for its aluminium-bodied models, with final assembly taking place at Browns Lane until 2005. The production line included six Schuler presses to produce the major pressings like outer panels and floor sections, with seven presses on a second line creating the smaller structural stampings. It was noticeably different from the steel-bodied cars since instead of welding, the 88 robots were punching in selfpiercing rivets and applying the epoxy.

HISTORY X350

The shell was designed to withstand an impact of 10mph without structural damage

Each car used 15 aluminium castings for suspension and driveline mounting points, 35 extrusions found in the doors, bumpers, floor and roof structure and 284 stampings, with over 3000 rivets and 120m of adhesive. Magnesium also featured in the dashboard crossmember and seat frames. The epoxy would only be fully cured when the car passed through the 170°C temperature of the paint oven. The Grade 6111 aluminium used for the outer body panels – also known as ‘bake hardenable’ – stiffens in the heat of the paint shop to better resist car park dents and similar. The bonnet and boot panels meanwhile were assembled with the same adhesive but without the rivets, the inner structure

and outer skin of each being attached by a technique called spot-clinching which physically folds (‘clinches’) one piece over the other under high pressure. The state-of-the-art production process allowed a precision not often achieved in previous models: the X350 boasted door panel gaps of 3.8mm and bonnet/boot panel gaps of 3.5mm Despite the challenges of engineering a full aluminium monocoque, the finished product turned out to be immensely strong - at 21,700 kg-m/deg torsional rigidity it was 60 per cent greater than the older car while being 40 per cent lighter. The underp pinninggs were a similarlyy radical departure for Jaguar, using

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subframe-mounted d double wishbone layouts at front and rear, dispensing with the traditional Jaguar IRS found under the outgoing model which could trace its origins back to the E-Type. The car also ado opted air sp pringgs all round, which provided a self-levelling capability as well the ability to add Jaguar’s CATS adaptive dam mping and automatically loweriing th he car by 15mm at 100mph h. The X350 would be launched at the Paris show in September 2002 and the first deliveries would commence in Spring 2003. A long-wheelbase model would be added in 2005 with a five-inch stretch to the rear doors and in 2007 the car would receive a minor facelift to become the X358 with the signature grilles in the front wings. In 2009, production would cease after 83,518 cars but the technology which had been introduced with the X350 would remain a Jaguar hallmark: the second-generation XF, the XE and the final generation of XJ would all use aluminium monocoque construction, as would the XK and F-Type. PW

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Despite the weight-saving advantages of aluminium, it's not been widely employed in vehicle assembly. Many cars claim a high proportion of aluminium in their construction, but only three other volume car makers have created designs using an exclusively aluminium structure. Audi’s A8 has always employed the Audi SpaceFrame (ASF) system, as did the shortlived A2, while Honda has also used a similar method for the NSX supercar and the Insight hybrid. Lotus, meanwhile, used an extruded aluminium chassis for the ground-breaking Elise and its derivatives, but no other mainstream production cars have used a fully aluminium construction.

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T COULD be said that all Jaguar cars introduced from 1961 to the late ’70s featured two iconic components – the twin-cam six-cylinder XK engine (which we covered in the December 2023 issue) and the Independent Rear Suspension system – both playing their part in providing the grace and pace elements of the advertising strap line. The IRS imbued the magic carpet ride, allied to superior traction and handling that the marque became noted for. The XKs and concurrent saloons featured well located ‘live’ cart sprung rear axles. The C and D-Types added

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sophistication with torsion bar springing – but whilst successful at Le Mans, road courses demanded better rear end location, compliance and traction. Realising this shortcoming, in 1957 William Lyons tasked chief chassis engineer Robert ‘Bob’ Knight to design a suitable system, initially for the subsequent racing cars, but more importantly with an eye towards keeping the future production cars at the forefront of chassis technology. It is (possibly apocryphally) said that Lyons bet Knight £5 that he couldn’t conceive the scheme in less than a month. Knight rose to the challenge and working overtime, presented a

ABOVE: The E2A prototype pictured at Le Mans in 1960

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SECOND GENERATION IRS 1986-2006

With the 1986 launch of the XJ40 range, a revised generation of rear suspension was introduced. The basic design parameters were retained, but there were virtually no shared components, however one or two key dimensions were duplicated – aiding some element of ‘backwards compatibility’. The driveshaft was retained as the upper suspension link, but the brakes were relocated outboard, and the all-enveloping cage and radius arms deleted in favour of a flat triangular subframe. The lower wishbones were now wide based, steel fabricated box sections. Suspension was now effected by a single spring and damper per side, the top mounts being attached directly to the bodyshell instead of the cage. Resulting in a small loss of refinement compared to the first generation itheration. This design, with ongoing upgrades such as replacement of the original Girling brakes with ATE components, was employed on X300, X308 and X100 XK8 – finally ending production in 2006 with the introduction of the Ford inspired, multi-link third generation system.

complete set of ‘blueprints’ within the month. Lyons apparently took a fiver out of his wallet and handed it over. Knight had won the wager, but it could be reasoned Lyons had got a new design of independent rear suspension for £5! It’s a lovely story, but possibly debunked by the fact that in 1956, a prototype IRS had been trialled on D-Type XKD505 – so maybe a canny Knight was the greater winner after all?

The first application was in the ‘E1A’ prototype racer; this initial version of the IRS had the wheel hubs carried by twin swinging links, while the differential was mounted directly to a steel reinforced section. This arrangement transmitted the dreaded Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) through the whole car – not a problem in a racer, but when the project was diverted to make E1A into a road-going Jaguar sports car, it

was clear that the IRS had to be further developed and NVH minimised. The solution was to isolate the rear suspension and Chief Engineer William Heynes and Knight set about designing a cage to contain the suspension, final drive and the inboard-located brakes. The ‘cage’ was then fixed to the body by four angled rubber (‘Metalastik’) V-mounts - two on each side. This IRS setup was incorporated into the next development car, E2A, which additionally displayed the twin spring/ damper arrangement that was to become a signature feature. In March 1961, a development of this iteration went into production underneath the new E-Type which was launched at the Geneva Motor Show. It was initially the style of the car that impressed, but it was its road-holding that made it into a world-beating sports car – and this was largely due to Knight’s IRS design. This first production version comprised of a Salisbury final drive assembly, fitted with a ‘Powr-Lok’ plate-type Limited Slip Differential (LSD). Directly attached to the housing were Dunlop hydraulic brake calipers with manually adjusting handbrake calipers pivoting above. ‘Dogbone’ brackets attached to the base of the housing carried the lower wishbones – pivoting on needle roller bearings. Tubular driveshafts, fitted with universal joints both formed the upper wishbone and transmitted drive to the alloy hub carriers. These were pivoted on the outer end of the wishbones by an opposed taper roller bearing arrangement. Four spring/damper units were fitted to the lower wishbones, adjacent to the hub carriers. Splined hubs allowed the fitment of wire wheels, achieving a

BELOW: Fitting the IRS to the Mk2 bodyshell involved a redesigned rear end, the result being the S-Type

LEFT: The selfcontained nature of the Jaguar design made it popular for kit and custom cars

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Knight’s design effectively uses the driveshaft as the upper link

Access issues mean it can be easier to remove the entire subframe from the car for maintenance Inboard rear brakes make disc and calliper replacement awkward

track width of 50”. This was all housed in a pressed steel ‘cage’, strengthened at the base by a flat steel tie-plate. Four ‘Metalastik’ V- mounts attached the whole assembly to the bodyshell, fore and aft location being provided by longitudinal pressed steel radius arms. These featured ‘Metalastik’ mounting bushes, fastened to the bodyshell via ‘cups’ at the front and wishbone mounted cross bolts at the rear. An anti-roll bar was attached directly to the body and radius arms via links, providing control of roll angles.

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After 9238 chassis numbers had been produced, the design was modified in several ways, mostly to simplify manufacture and incorporate improvements – these included forged driveshafts replacing tubular, selfadjusting handbrake calipers, slimmer wishbone inner pivot mountings and a stronger, flanged lower base plate. In late 1961, this design was modified and widened to achieve a track width of 58.5” and flat bolt-on hubs with a 5x4.75” PCD allowed the fitment of steel wheels. This was fitted to the

It could be said that the kit car industry was singlehandedly responsible for the demise of a vast number of S-Types and XJs – cannibalised for their suspension systems, destined to live new lives under Cobra replicas and the like. Like the XK engine, the IRS proved to be a very hardy and aesthetically pleasing design – the latter quality lending itself to exposed employment in the rear of trikes, custom cars and hot-rods. The self-contained nature of the design, added to its immense strength and

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new Mk10 flagship model – heralding a new era of saloon sophistication which encompassed the future XJ6/12 range – plus the XJS and Limousine, all sharing the same track dimension. 1963 saw the third and final width iteration, 53” proving to be the sweet spot for the Mk2-derived S-Type – this went on to be employed on the 420 and Series 3 V12 E-Type. Over its subsequent production life span, many modifications were made – mostly but not wholly, improvements. These encompassed four versions of final drive, three types of brake caliper, progressively stronger alloy hub carrier... and much more. After the first raft of E-Type modifications, all key dimensions remained constant, so component interchangeably is vast – meaning that late efficient Girling calipers can easily be retrofitted to the earlier Dunlop-equipped variants. Similarly, should you desire ‘knock-on’ wire wheels on your XJ-S, the E-Type splined hubs are a direct fit. The final, and most major, deviation from the original design came in May 1993 on the facelift XJS model. The braking system was converted from inboard to outboard location by the expedient of employing late XJ40 hub carriers, driveshafts and ATE calipers. Handbrake operation was provided by shoes and drums integral to the discs. Somewhat fortuitously, the Gen 1 and 2 IRS alloy hub carriers shared exactly the same pivot width and hub centre. RI

power handling capabilities made it the ideal donor component. In an interesting deviation, the design was licensed to Maserati for use in its (1979-90) Quattroporte III fourdoor GT. But the longest lasting iteration was in the ultimate Jaguar kit car – the XJS-based Aston Martin DB7. All key dimensions were retained, but the wishbones were strengthened and location improved. In various stages of subsequent modification, the Jaguar classic IRS unit soldiered on until the 2004 demise of the model.

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models may look similar at a glance but close inspection reveals a surprisingly small number of components which are directly shared between a 1975 and 1996 example. Students of Jaguar history will already be aware that the biggest step in the XJ-S’s evolution was the 1991 facelift, which although it was successful enough to give the car a whole new lease of life was in fact born out of something of a crisis. The accepted version of events tells us that when Ford arrived at Browns lane the Dearborn management was so

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lifespan as the first-generation XF. Not bad going for a stopgap facelift. In truth, the transition from XJ-S to XJS (the hyphen disappeared for the new model) was much more than a simple nip and tuck. The proposed facelift had in fact been worked up as early as 1985 under lead designer Fergus Pollock and given the title XJ87 (coupe) and XJ97 (convertible), but had never seen the light of day owing to lack of budget. The brief behind the project had been to increase the appeal of the car in the US market and for Ford it was also a quick win in terms of new product. Costing £50m, the facelift involved significant bodyshell changes, with some 180 individual panels either new or revised. This was required owing to the age of the tooling itself and also to improve rigidity and quality. It was a neat piece of work, as impressive for its subtlety as anything else and at a simple glance the car looked to have received only detail changes. In fact, the twist angle of the rear buttresses had been changed and a black mask around the rear side windows allowed larger glass panes to be used without changing the inner structure. The boot lid was also shortened, the sills flared out at the trailing edge and the windscreen was a flush-fitting bonded-in item. The bonnet panel was also standardised across the range, with the V12 cars sharing the bulged panel previously used for the six-cylinder cars. 78 | Jaguar World / February 2024

On the inside, many XJ40 parts were used and the old vertical instruments were replaced by conventional analogue dials. The finished car was launched as a coupe in 1991, with the convertible receiving similar changes from 1992 including a revised rear seat pan which permitted the addition of – admittedly tiny – rear seats. In May 1993, the long-serving V12 was stroked from 5.3 litres to 6 litres – not to be confused with the similar-capacity TWR development of the engine – and from June 1994 the AJ6 engine in the 4-litre car became the updated AJ16. The 6-litre was mated to a GM 4L80-E four-speed automatic with a lock-up overdrive top gear and switchable sport mode. At this point buyers could specify a softer Touring suspension set-up than the Sportspack which had been standard since 1988. More importantly for owners working on these cars today, the inboard rear brakes were moved to a conventional outboard position. On the outside, all the cars gained colour-coded plastic bumpers. The XJS received standard airbags from early 1994, the passenger bag replacing the glovebox and involving a redesign of the lower dashboard area. The changes coincided with the addition of bodycoloured bumpers on the 4-litre models, while the V12 cars retained the brightwork. In 1995 a run-out edition badged Celebration featuring diamond-turned alloy wheels, embossed seats and woodrimmed steering wheel was produced

to mark 20 years of the model, but in 1996 production ended, with a total of over 115,000 produced. Despite what you might read about the XJ-S’s lack of success in the market, that’s far in excess of total E-Type production. Today there’s a growing appreciation of the very early V12 coupes complete with lurid ’70s hues, the signature Kent rims, fruit machine dials and even a manual box... but in reality, for most owners wanting to use the car in modern life, the facelift XJS is the best bet. It’s not all plain sailing though, since these later cars come with an entirely different set of issues to their predecessors. Here’s what you need to know.

BODYWORK

Start at the bottom of the screen surrounds, suggest Chris Knowles at XJS specialists KWE. In the scuttle area, the sealing can fail due to age

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and constant flexing, meaning water tends to collect in the corners. Initially the rust is covered by the depth of the stainless steel trim, so it won’t be visible until it’s got bad enough to be an issue. Chris also points out that once corrosion is visible beyond the trim, it will be bad enough to need new metalwork which is tricky and therefore expensive. If you’re lucky, it can be done without needing to remove the screen, although if you find water dripping on to your feet, it’s too late... This brings with it another issue: if the screen needs to be removed and the surround repaired, it’s crucial to ensure that the replacement metal follows the exact profile, since if it doesn’t then the screen can crack when reinstalled. Always use a screen specialist familiar with the XJS, advises Chris. Staying in the area of the screen, the roof is also known to rot on the facelift cars, usually in the centre near the screen surround. On the plus side, Chris reports that in their experience at KWE the later cars are more rust-resistant in the area around the front damper mounting reinforcement on the inner wing. “Jaguar finally got around to sealing the gap,” he laughs. Elsewhere, buying advice is to inspect the critical areas on the older models: the front wing/sill joint, sill ends and undersides, the ‘chassis’ members under the floor, the floorpans and the rear arches and double-skinned lower rear valance. Check the drain slots in sills and doors are clear and if not, assume them to be damp inside. If you do need major restoration work, panel availability is largely similar to the earlier cars, although a scuttle panel isn’t offered for the facelift model.

SUSPENSION

Check the front subframe for corrosion, especially the area around the spring turrets. A well-sorted XJ-S should offer the typical Jaguar ride, with clonks and knocks generally suggesting worn bushes. Slowspeed clonks over speed bumps and potholes are often caused by the anti-roll bar drop links and mounting bushes, while vague front-end handling can be down to the subframe mounting bushes. Noticeable movement when coming to a halt, often accompanied by a creak, can be down to ageing wishbone mounting bushes. Sloppy handling at the rear can similarly be down to subframe mountings, wishbone bushes or radius arm bushes while a sagging

rear end can be caused by weak springs. The radius arms themselves can corrode, the simplest solution being a new part which comes with a brand new bush. And another crucial note on the subject of handling: these cars really need quality tyres of the right size, so an XJ-S sitting on budget rubber should ring alarm bells.

ENGINE

On the subject of the running gear, Chris has an interesting observation which makes perfect sense as soon as you hear it. The 6-litre engine’s more modern electronic engine management is in some ways a simpler system than the older cars and less prone to failure. This in turn means the engine is less likely to be

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running for long periods with incorrect fuelling or ignition timing. The industrystandard OBD diagnostic port also makes it easier in theory to diagnose problems. On the other hand, the 6-litre cars all employed closed-loop fuelling control with oxygen sensors which although it can keep the engine ‘in tune’ without intervention does also create another possible failure point. As an extension of this, the very late UK-market cars came with catalytic converters which can fail, clogging up internally. As for the six-cylinder engines, you have a choice of AJ6 or AJ16, with opinion broadly split as to which is the best. As Chris points out, the AJ16 is the better engine on purely technical grounds being smoother, quieter and more powerful, but the AJ6 is the easier to live with – lacking as it does the individual coils and with fewer sensors and no catalytic converters or oxygen sensors. Basic checks mirror those of the earlier cars: listen for a rattle on start-up from the front of the engine which might indicate worn timing chains or tensioners, while cars that have been standing for a while might smoke from hardened valve stem seals. Regardless of which engine you’re looking at, examine the fuel hoses carefully for signs of perishing – something which isn’t helped by the ethanol in modern fuel – as well as the coolant hoses. The V12 really doesn’t like being overheated, so check for signs of previous coolant leaks.

BRAKES

Even facelift cars were saddled with the dreaded inboard brakes for the first couple of years, the move to outboard stoppers not coming until 1994. Pad changes are straightforward enough, but disc changes and caliper replacement are hard work, with many specialists opting to drop out the entire rear subframe to do the job, at which point it inevitably becomes costly when you factor in all the extra work it’s sensible to do while it’s apart. Check the ABS lamp comes on with the key and goes out with the engine running. If not, it’s an MoT fail and no, taping over the warning lamp isn’t a solution. Don’t be fooled by a vendor telling you the car just needs a wheel sensor: for one thing, the sensors are £200 a throw and if it’s that easy, why haven’t they done it? It’s more likely to be a failed ABS control valve block due to sediment contamination or a wiring issue. Uneven braking or ‘brake swerve’ is something to watch out for on a test drive and Chris points out that it can be time-consuming to diagnose and rectify.

ELECTRICS

One of the bugbears of the classic XJ-S is the non-waterproofed connectors, especially those in the underbonnet area which can cause all kinds of hard-to-trace issues. This however was one crucial issue addressed with the facelift and the introduction of modern waterproofed electrical connectors made a big difference to the cars as they aged.

TRIM

In most respects, availability of trim and detail parts for the later cars is similar to older XJ-S’s in that parts supply is generally good although some items are becoming harder to source. Terminally tatty seats can ultimately be sorted by retrimming, although in many cases a tired interior can be transformed by a keen DIY owner with nothing more than patience and leather colourant. One potential problem you do need to consider though is the plastic bumpers on the post-’94 cars which are no longer available. As Chris points out, they’re often cracked – remember, these are big cars – and need specialist techniques to repair properly. 80 | Jaguar World / February 2024

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All the 6-litre cars used the four-speed GM box, with a ZF automatic in the 4-litre XJS alongside the rare five-speed manual Getrag. All are reliable units and problems should be obvious: check it engages drive smartly but without a clunk and that shifts are timely and smooth. Both units will benefit from having their fluid changed every few years and high-mileage ZF boxes which haven’t seen a fluid and filter change can display odd traits like skipping a gear or not engaging reverse when warm. With all boxes, a knocking or vibration from the tunnel area can mean the sprung rear gearbox mount has failed.

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powered top can be tricky to troubleshoot so make sure you watch it raise and lower. There are six relays in the system and an issue with any of them can stop the roof from working. More common causes though are sticking electric rear windows or a leaking hydraulic pump.

VALUES

This is a market where values are all over the place, with low-mileage convertibles

commanding eye-watering money yet cars still lurking in private sale adverts and auctions for under £5000. As a guide, budget on £5000 for a running coupe needing tidying, with nicer cars and convertibles running from £8000 upwards and the later plastic-bumper cars from £12,000. The Celebration models carry a premium, running from £15,000 right up to £25,000 or more for very low-mileage examples. PW

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86 Our Jaguars

Paul’s Sportbrake makes the annual Christmas tree run, Craig finds himself lacking security clearance to drive his bargain X-Type and our XJ8 gets some overdue attention.

94 Q&A

Non-starter XK8, misfiring S-Type and XF battery issues.

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Annual maintenance tasks for the 3-litre diesel.

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Back to basics as we check and adjust classic stoppers.

OUR JAGUARS | CRAIG CHEETHAM

CRAIG CHEETHAM – CONTRIBUTOR

2002 X-Type 2.5 SE Auto Craig experiences a security issue

and not transmitting the signal (apparently there’s a microswitch inside) or it could be that a random alarm issue has thrown the ECU into disarray and the code from the transponder in the key is having a domestic with the code coming from the transceiver in the steering column. Of those, there are a couple I can try before calling in a specialist for help, but that leaves me with a small conundrum. Just how much dare I spend on a car that was supposed to be a mega-cheap bargain, before I throw in the towel? I’d love to keep it going, but with X-Type prices as low as they are these days, I do wonder if it’s worth the effort… all suggestions for a fix happily welcomed!

WAS HOPING that I’d be waxing lyrical about my bargain X-Type’s performance as a daily driver in this issue of Jaguar World, but like all bestlaid plans, that one has gone completely out of the window. I’d already ordered a replacement heater switch panel for the car from a specialist breaker, having determined that the lack of heater action wasn’t fuse-related and therefore most likely within the panel itself, so my intention was to fill this page with a happy tale of how I’d fixed it, but on the very day I planned to swap the parts over, the Jaguar decided it didn’t want to play ball. It hasn’t moved since... I opened it up using the key fob as normal, turned the key and... nothing. Just a neverbefore-seen message on the dash saying ‘Security Failed’ and a complete refusal to even crank. At first, I assumed it was the ignition key at fault, so I went back into the house and got the spare – it turned out to be equally ineffective. Thinking it may be a temporary glitch, I disconnected the battery and touched the positive and negative terminals together, left it for 15 minutes and hoped that an ECU reset would have it springing back to life, but with the battery reconnected it was still as dead as the proverbial dodo. I tested the battery, which seemed fine, and even ruled 86 | Jaguar World / February 2024

out low voltage by borrowing a good battery from a mate’s Mondeo – all to no avail. Which leaves me completely baffled. Internet wisdom tells me there are a few possible causes – a short circuit or corroded plug between the instrument pack and the ignition switch is one candidate, a break in the CAN bus wiring across the front subframe is another, a third option is that the ignition barrel itself is being problematic

Both keys used to start the X-Type, but now neither works, which points to a transceiver issue, perhaps?

It looks like Craig’s X-Type is staying where it is for now – after having it all fixed up

OUR JAGUARS | PHIL WEEDEN

PHIL WEEDEN – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

2003 Jaguar XJ8 Our XJ8 hits us with some big bills

FTER MY summer break, I dropped the X350 off to my local independent specialist, Chiltern Jaguar. They’ve become quite familiar with our 2003 XJ over the years, which is no bad thing as they’ve now got quite a detailed history of all the work they’ve done on it over the past five or more years. The September 2023 visit gave us the chance to rectify the faulty air conditioning. It was low on gas due to a cracked O-ring, but the suspicion was that the condenser unit was also fragile and it would be ultimately preferable to replace it. A new radiator and condenser are about £500 plus VAT and fitting. We also took the bold decision to replace the rear air dampers – at £820 plus VAT and fitting each, it’s another eye watering amount, but ultimately worth it in my view. Last of the costly bits were two new rear tyres. We chose Toyo rubber as they’re decent quality and not bad value at about £100 a corner. Trouble is, the total bill for all that plus a service and MoT topped out at around £4000, arguably more than the car is worth. But here’s the thing: all cars eventually reach a tipping point

where even essential maintenance jobs can render it economically unviable. So one ends up accepting that you’re better off keeping an existing car on the road than replacing it with something else; unless that ‘something else’ is a brand new car, you’re ultimately taking the chance by buying a replacement that will also need all these essential jobs at some point in the future. Now it’s back on the road (and driving beautifully I might add) I’ve been using it for those long-legged trips where I’ve not fancied taking my electric VW ID4. And this is where the XJ excels: those long and often tedious motorway runs where it just eats up the miles with a comfort and refinement quite unlike anything else. I’ve now done around 4000 miles since that rather expensive service, but it hasn’t let me down in that time. Well, sort of. The ABS light has come up, almost certainly because of a faulty or loose sensor. I note from the history that rear left one was replaced in 2021, so could it be the right rear one? I’ll soon see as it’s now back at Chiltern getting that work done at time of writing. While the X350 was in there, the front right ‘burner’ bulb has been replaced

as apparently that was flickering on a test drive. My loan car for the duration has been a 2005 S-Type 2.7 V6 diesel with 107k miles on the clock. I’m always so impressed with these loan cars. Considering it’s probably worth buttons, this 19 year old S-Type just soldiers on. It’s a bit lumpy when cold, but once up to temperature it’s beautifully smooth and effortless to drive. It made me realise just how underrated S-Types are.

S-Type loan car impressed. Just don’t mention the Ford Orion lurking behind it...

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OUR JAGUARS | PAUL WALTON

PAUL WALTON – EDITOR-AT-LARGE

2013 XF Sportbrake 2.2D With another heavy workload planned for the XF, Paul wonders whether he should start using trains

S MUCH I as love driving my Jaguars, with so many shoots throughout the end of 2023 for both Jaguar World and my side job as editor of Aston Martin Driver there are times when I wonder whether it wouldn’t be cheaper and easier if I – whisper it – used public transport instead. Take for example when I headed to Beckenham in mid-November for a rare DB6 Vantage that has recently been restored after languishing in a lockup garage for 30 years.

With the specialist responsible located within London’s new Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), I had to pay £12.50 for the pleasure of entering the capital. Together with the fuel used for the 200-mile round trip plus another £2.50 for the Dartford Bridge due to the Blackwall Tunnel being busy on the way there, it would definitely have been cheaper if I’d gone by rail. Another journey I could have used the train for was to Chelmsford and JD Classics for a 1951 XK120 OTS that’s described as a ‘lightweight’. Although purely an unofficial

Paul’s Sportbrake at his parents’ house in North Yorkshire under a thick blanket of snow

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OUR JAGUARS | PAUL WALTON

The XF Sportbrake together with the XK120 ‘lightweight’ outside JD Classics in Chelmsford

Should Paul have taken the train to shoot this restored DB6 Vantage in Beckenham?

Next was a trip to Durham for this very rare DB2/4 Fixedhead Coupe in the snow

title, with a new aluminium body plus an uprated engine and beefier brakes, it was certainly faster than a standard example. But with a change in London, the journey would have taken much longer by rail than the 90 minutes it usually takes me to travel from my house outside Peterborough down the M11 to Essex. A visit to Aston Martin Heritage Trust located in Oxfordshire was next. Housed in a 14th century tithe barn, it’s very different from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s modern Gaydon-based Collections Centre but filled with many important and priceless artefacts from Aston Martin’s history it was still a fascinating visit. This was followed two days later by a 200-mile journey to the Aston Workshop located near Durham to shoot a rare DB2/4 Mk2 Fixedhead Coupe, one of only 34 produced. Although there’s no denying the East Coast Mainline would have been much easier, since I hail from the very tip of North Yorkshire and my family still live in the area, I reckon I can drive the first 160 miles of the journey to Scotch Corner with my eyes closed. Obviously I don’t but thanks to the Sportbrake’s always spacious and comfortable interior, smoothish 2.2-litre diesel plus large cup holders, the journey

passes as comfortably as if I’d taken the train. And since the XF returns around 45mpg, it probably cost the same too. Admittedly the heavy snow at Durham came as a something as a surprise but thankfully with the main roads gritted my journey wasn’t impeded, not something you can always say about the railways at this time of year. Or any time of year for that matter. I spent the subsequent weekend with my parents who live near Richmond, North

Yorkshire. Since the area also enjoyed a heavy snowfall, I woke on Sunday morning to discover the XF Sportbrake hidden under a thick blanket making it look more like a sculpture rather than a hard-working car. With this being early December, I took the opportunity to collect a Christmas tree from my father’s plantation. Despite being a six-footer, it still slid into the XF’s long boot far easier than it would have done on the overhead luggage rack of a secondclass carriage. Admittedly the wet branches and old pine needles left the interior in something of a mess but it was no worse than the last train out of London on a Saturday night. The final outing of this manic schedule was to Wokingham the following Monday for Tom Lenthall’s incredible supercharged XJ6 Coupe 4.0-litre. You can read about the car in the next issue but it’s a tremendous piece of work. As is my XF Sportbrake but for totally different reasons. Although now ten years old and having covered 115,000 miles, it remains both a workhorse and luxury saloon. But more importantly, far better and more practical than any train.

The Walton family’s 2023 Christmas tree ready to be loaded into the rear of Paul’s Sportbrake

Tom Lenthall’s remarkable supercharged XJ6 with Paul’s Sportbrake

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WORKSHOP

F-Pace 3.0 TDV6 engine service We follow independent Jaguar specialist Tasker and Lacy of Leeds servicing the 3-litre V6 diesel engine in the Jaguar F-Pace WO R D S & P H OTO G R A P H Y R O B H AW K I N S

HE 2993cc V6 diesel engine fitted to the Jaguar F-Pace should have its engine oil and filter refreshed every 12 months or 16,000 miles along with its cabin filter. The air and fuel filters should be replaced every 32,000 miles or two years. We’re following as independent Jaguar specialist Tasker and Lacy replaces all of the aforementioned filters and also change the engine oil. As we discover, the cabin filter is potentially one of the hardest to replace. The correct procedure is to remove the glovebox, but T&L has discovered the filter can be accessed from the back of the engine bay after removing some trim. 90 | Jaguar World / February 2024

DOING IT YOURSELF Talking of correct procedures, the engine’s oil can be extracted via a dipstick tube located in the engine bay, but in this instance, T&L prefers to drain it by releasing the 13mm drain plug. This method requires the vehicle to be raised to remove the engine undertray, which in turn allows the underside of the engine to be inspected for oil leaks.

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3 The engine coolant can also be checked by looking at the translucent expansion tank in the nearside of the engine bay. The level of the pinkcoloured coolant is close to the ‘max’ marker so it doesn’t need topping up

5 The screenwash needs topping up. The reservoir’s filler neck is next to the offside inner wing. We add a couple of litres of concentrated screenwash, then top up with water – the reservoir is almost empty

7 There’s enough room to be able to lift the lid of each housing and retrieve the old air filter. After checking the inside of each housing is clean, a new air filter is fitted, and the lid is secured with its Torx screws

2 After unclipping a plastic grille in the offside rear corner of the engine bay, we can see the brake fluid reservoir. There’s a ‘max’ marker on the side to check the level inside. A torch helps to check there’s enough brake fluid

4 The engine isn’t hot, so we squeeze any coolant hoses in the engine bay to check them for perishing and leaks. If coolant has leaked, there may be a pink-coloured residue, especially around hose connections

6 There are two air filters that need to be replaced. Each one is secured inside a plastic housing in the front corners of the engine bay. We start by undoing seven Torx T25 screws for the lid of each housing

8 We move on to the cabin filter, which can be accessed by removing the glovebox, but T&L’s technician, Walter, has a quicker method. First, he unclips the plastic grille in the nearside rear corner of the engine bay

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9 Next, he has to release five plastic trim plugs to raise the trim around the back of the engine bay. There’s an electrical plug for the heated screenwash hose to disconnect and a large block of foam (shown here) to remove

11 Walter extracts the old cabin filter and fits the new one, folding each one a little to manoeuvre them through the gap – luckily the new one springs back into shape. He checks the airflow arrows point downwards

13 The oil filter is next. The upper engine cover has already been removed (it’s clipped into position), so a 30mm socket is used to slacken the filter housing. It’s left for a few minutes to allow the oil to drain

15 Before we fit a new oil filter, the engine oil needs to be drained. We could suck the old oil out via this dipstick tube (although there’s no dipstick, only a level check on the dashboard). Walter prefers to undo the drain plug

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10 We shine a torch into the area that was hidden by all the trim that has been released. We see a cabin filter laid flat. Walter explains that it’s not easy to extract and will need to be folded a little to get it out

12 When refitting the trim, Walter stresses that the trim across the base of the windscreen must be secure, so he carefully taps it into position. Hit it too hard, however, and you can crack the glass

14 Walter unscrews the oil filter housing and by leaving it for a few minutes, there’s very little oil left inside (it has drained into the engine), so it’s not a particularly messy job to remove it

16 The engine undertray needs to be removed to access the drain plug, so while raised on a two-post lift at T&L, a total of 21 10mm bolts are undone. Some of these are rusty, so we lubricate them afterwards

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17 With an oil drainer positioned underneath the sump, the 13mm drain plug is carefully undone and the old engine oil runs out. There are roughly seven litres of oil to drain, so it takes a few minutes

19 After measuring six litres of 5W30 fully synthetic engine oil into a clean jug, it’s poured into the engine via the filler cap. Walter doesn’t want to risk overfilling the engine, so he doesn’t pour the full amount in

21 The final job is to replace the fuel filter. It’s located at the nearside rear of the engine bay and is quite difficult to access. Our photo shows the new one and how the old filter is secured – it will need releasing with a trim tool

23 A trim tool is used to release the old fuel filter from its mount. Walter lifts it up and detaches the electrical plug on the base (it’s for a water sensor) and unclips its wiring. The old fuel filter is removed and discarded

18 Once the oil has drained, a new sump plug is fitted, Walter extracts the old oil filter, clicks a new one into the housing and replaces the O-ring, then fits the housing, tightening it to 27Nm

20 The ignition is switched on and the steering wheel buttons are operated to check the engine oil level. The reading states to add one litre of oil, so Walter measures it out and pours it into the engine

22 Walter detaches the two fuel pipes connected to the top of the old fuel filter. They are a quick-release design, requiring a clip to be lifted up a little with a small screwdriver. He also detaches an earth lead connection

24 After refitting the water sensor plug, the filter is lowered into position, reconnecting the fuel hoses and earth lead.Walter switches the ignition on and off three times to prime the filter, then starts the engine

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Jaguar World's technical advice service Edited by Ray Ingman

Intermittent XJ8

I have an annoying intermittent fault with my 106,000-mile, 2004 XJ8: no ignition on the crank position of the key. The panel lights etc illuminate, but the engine doesn’t turn over. If I play with the fob, opening and closing sometimes that solves it, and sometimes if I just leave it overnight it cranks. I have swapped out three of the front power distribution fuse boxes at least once and physically banging on the box with the key in the crank position resulted in ‘away she went’! My mechanic believes the security system is at fault and that may be controlled by the rear power distribution fuse box, which I am attempting to obtain. Has anyone experienced this irritating feature, and if so, what

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was the solution? Apparently, some Ford models of the same vintage presented a similar problem. I hope that someone out there in the Jaguar World knows the answer. I enjoy the magazine very much - reminding so much of my early years in Britain, from my current distant outpost of the old empire Fort Lauderdale. David Hendry

Intermittent faults are difficult to test/prove – especially remotely. Fuse board faults can indeed present these symptoms. While the fault is present, test the security system by locking and alarming, then unlock the door with the key. This will initiate a warning ‘beep-beep-beep’ noise, giving you time to put the key in the ignition and

turn it on (sometimes you need to turn off then immediately on again) to prevent a full alarm sounding. This will prove the key transponder and reader are working. Sometimes there are variations in different markets, but you can check to see if your car has a key transponder by wrapping the handle end tightly in silver foil. If there is a transponder system present it will not start with the foil on. Next test the gear selector switch try cranking in neutral or wriggle the lever in the park position. If this tests positively, rig a low wattage test light to the starter relay connection to check for an intermittent wiring fault. Also, check the wiring continuity to the starter solenoid, noting any physical damage.

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Missing S-Type

We’d agree that the root of both your problems is almost certainly an intake air leak. Hence, the inlet manifold gasket replacement you propose may well effect a cure. However, common

alternative leak sources include the vacuum elbow located at the rear of the manifold, the breather pipe from the throttle body and the intake manifold ‘power valve’ o-ring seals which are part of the variable length inlet tract system. Any air leak located between the throttle and the manifold joint with the cylinder head could be the culprit, so listen for a hissing noise whilst the engine is idling. To isolate the exact area of the problem, employ a stethoscope, or a length of flexible small bore tubing. As to plug and coil pack replacement, this could possibly represent a waste of your time and finances. A simple downloading of the inevitable fault codes (a service costing around £50 from a specialist) would reveal not only problems in those areas but would also throw up a ‘lean mixture code’ relevant to one or both banks of the engine. The latter confirming the presence of an air leak... which is where we came in.

If the one-touch function does not raise back up automatically then repeat the process. Also, you may need to reset the clock which is in ‘vehicle settings’ on the touch screen menu. Incidentally, later XFs have a battery monitoring module - a small black box the size of a cigarette packet (remember those?) attached to the positive terminal. These can require reconfiguring after a flat battery is removed and refitted fully

charged. The battery monitoring system is used to more accurately control the alternator output and can be upset by seeing a flat battery at key off, then a fully charged one at key on. It is also worth noting on these cars, it is recommended that when charging on the car or boost starting, the negative connection on the battery should not be used. Instead a chassis point 1m away should be employed to protect the module.

I have a couple of issues I’m attempting to solve on my 2002 S-Type V6 3.0 automatic. When driving at normal engine temperature and accelerating, the engine appears to misfire. It’s nothing major but it feels like something is cutting out momentarily then picking up. This is an intermittent problem, and my first thoughts are the spark plugs and/or the coil packs, so I intend to replace them both, along with the inlet manifold gaskets. Would you recommend this course of action or suggest other checks? Secondly, I’m not sure if this issue is connected to the first one but when the engine is operating at normal temperature (car stationary and idling) the engine revs fluctuate increasing by a couple of hundred rpm, then returning to a normal idle speed. This is not an issue when

driving. I’m no expert and don’t know which direction to go with this. Having done a little reading, I get the impression that it could be air leaking somewhere but I’m not sure where to start looking. Martin Armes

X250 XF Battery

Could you please tell me what problems would be created if I disconnected the battery and recharged it on my 2008 XF? What procedures need to be carried out to reset the systems once the battery has been reconnected? I have looked through the manuals but cannot find any information that helps me to decide whether to attempt the task myself at home. Richard Mason

The early XF battery ‘remove and refit’ procedure is quite straightforward with few pitfalls: Observe the usual precautions – remove the negative (earth) first and cover the battery terminal, then the positive, also insulating the terminal. Reverse to refit. Once the battery is fully charged and reconnected you will need to set up the anti-trap window function. This is achieved by lowering all four windows, keeping the switch depressed when they are fully down for two seconds, and then raising the windows to the top and holding for another two seconds.

Send your technical questions to jwm.questions@kelsey.co.uk Keith Parrington of JW would like to thank Martin Pike of Classic Engineering, (01992 788967) Painting Classic Cars (01323 885123) and Tom Lenthall of Tom Lenthall Ltd (0118 9731614) February 2024 \ Jaguar World | 95

WORKSHOP

Servicing the XK120’s drum brakes We follow independent classic Jaguar specialist Ken Jenkins servicing the drum brakes on an XK120 DHC WO R D S & P H OTO G R A P H Y R O B H AW K I N S

HE JAGUAR XK120 was originally equipped with drum brakes all round, which require routine maintenance to ensure they remain in good working order. Fortunately, they are quite straightforward to dismantle, inspect and clean, so we’ve asked independent classic Jaguar specialist Ken Jenkins to reveal what’s involved. The front brake drums on an XK120 have two hydraulic wheel cylinders at each brake and use an automatic means of adjusting the shoes (it’s a ratchet mechanism). Each rear brake only has one hydraulic wheel cylinder and a mechanical adjuster. If you are unsure whether the brake shoes fitted to a car of this age are old enough to contain asbestos, it’s essential 96 | Jaguar World / February 2024

to wear a breathing mask when working on them. Spray brake cleaner over the brakes to help dampen any brake dust. The XK120 shown in our photographs has had its wheels converted from steels to wires, so there are a few non-standard fittings, such as a spacer ring and a set of collars around the studs that secure each brake drum.

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1 We’re starting at the rear of the XK120 because we suspect there’s a fluid leak. Ken’s apprentice, Giulio, slackens the wheel spinners for the rear wheels. This vehicle’s wheels have been converted from steels to wires

3 After unwinding the centre spinner for the offside rear road wheel, the wheel is removed, then five 11/16” nuts are undone that secure the brake drum in position. Each one is fitted with flat and spring washers

5 There’s an inspection hole on the face of the brake drum, which when positioned at 2 o’clock on the offside rear, allows access to an adjuster for the brake shoes. Using a flat blade screwdriver, it’s turned clockwise

7 The brake shoes and backing plate are a little dusty, so brake cleaner is sprayed over them. This also helps to dampen any brake dust, and if the shoes contain asbestos, a breathing mask must be worn

2 With the front wheels chocked, the rear of the vehicle is raised using a trolley jack positioned under the diff casing. Axle stands are fitted under the frontmost leaf spring mounts with cardboard on top to protect the paintwork

4 Giulio taps the face of the brake drum with a mallet to help release it. This also helps to back off the brake shoes. The brake drum feels sufficiently free to be able to waggle it off, but it’s worthwhile backing off the shoes

6 The drum can now be removed to reveal a single wheel cylinder. We inspect the inside of the drum and wipe it clean with paper towel and brake cleaner. It’s hardly worn, so it can be reused

8 A wire brush is used to clean the back plate. The brake cleaner helped to loosen any dirt, so it can now be scrubbed off. More brake cleaner is applied to dampen any dust

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9 The edges of the brake shoes’ friction material can get clogged with dirt and dust, so they are scraped clean with a flat blade screwdriver, then wiped down with paper towel

11 The brake drum is refitted and the brake shoes are adjusted until the drum is locked. Rob backs off the adjuster by two clicks, then Giulio presses the brake pedal twice to align the shoes. Rob checks the adjustment again

13 There are also collars fitted over each bolt/stud that secure the drum, which seem to be obstructing it. Ken says the spacer ring and collars are part of the wire wheel conversion. We notice some of the bolts are loose

15 We decide to back off the brake adjuster for the brake shoes to make sure everything can be fitted. Trial-fitting the brake drum without the spacer and collars is now easier and the gaps for them are even

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10 We find a little moisture around the bottom of the back plate, but there are no visible leaks from the wheel cylinder or the brake pipe routed to it. We clean everything and will need to keep an eye on this for now

12 The nearside rear brakes are just as clean as the offside, and we find we can remove the drum without backing off the shoes. However, we struggle to refit the drum. There’s a centre spacer ring which seems to be obstructing

14 Those collars are the right size to fit inside the holes in the face of the brake drum, so there should be no issue with them. And the spacer ring mentioned in step 12 is needed – we fit the drum without it to find out

16 Confident the rear brake drum should have the spacer ring and collars fitted, we refit them along with the drum, then adjust the shoes in the same way as described in Step 11

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FRONT DRUMS

17 Ken Jenkins recommends raising a front corner of the XK120 using a trolley jack positioned underneath the lower wishbone, close to the balljoint, and supporting the vehicle with an axle stand underneath the chassis

19 There’s no mechanical adjuster for the front brake shoes, so hitting the face of the drum with a mallet (not the edges) helps to release the brake shoes and, in turn, release the drum.

21 The position of the brake shoes is automatically adjusted via a ratchet mechanism, which is shown here. The flat bar fitted through it hasn’t moved to the end and the friction material isn’t worn, so the shoes don’t need replacing

23 The back plate is lightly scrubbed with a steel wire brush to help loosen any dirt, then more brake cleaner is applied. The inside area of the back plate is wiped clean with paper towel to remove any unwanted dirt

18 After removing the road wheel, Giulio slackens five 11/16” nuts that secure the brake drum in position. Rob presses the brake pedal to prevent the drum spinning when undoing them

20 Each front drum brake assembly has two wheel cylinders (there’s only one wheel cylinder for each rear brake). There are rubber dust covers, which we inspect by pinching them to check for perishing and leaks

22 Brake cleaner is sprayed over the brake shoes and backing plate, but not the rubber dust covers for the wheel cylinders as it can damage them. This helps to loosen any dirt, but also dampen any brake dust

24 Finally, the edges of the brake shoes’ friction material are cleaned with a flat blade screwdriver, then the brake drum is refitted and secured with its 11/16” nuts before pressing the brake pedal

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From the archives Snapshots from Jaguar history We’re in New York City this month watching railway workers strapping a pair of brand new XK120s down to a rail car operated by Great Lakes forwarding of Buffalo. The photo is dated 1953, which means this was taken soon after relations between William Lyons and his US importer, the notorious Maximilian Hoffman had publicly broken down over Hoffman’s policy of insisting his dealers take two of the slow-selling Volkswagens for every Jaguar XK. Minutes of board meetings from the time show that nearly all exports were going to the USA, so this was a significant issue, eventually leading to Lyons installing his own man, Johannes Eerdmans in a New York office directly opposite Hoffman’s palatial Lloyd Wright-designed Park Avenue showroom. Despite Jaguar setting up its own USA subsidiary, the wily Hoffman would remain the marque’s East Coast distributor until 1956 and even after his contract was terminated at great cost would still receive a royalty on Jaguars sold in his former territory.

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1969, £59,995. Straight body with a beautiful paint finish, bright chrome and now an exceptional, first class engine bay. The Beige leather upholstery has delightfully aged and is lovely throughout and the car drives superbly with an excellent strong fit engine holding impressive oil pressure. The E-Type is smooth, powerful, is particularly quiet and handles, steers and brakes superbly having had the more recent front-end refurbishment work. This is a superb opportunity to purchase a fabulous, tight driving E-Type ideal and capable of long distance touring. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T) 119336

2006, £8,495. Jaguar S type R. In grey, 77,500 miles from new; MOT till March 2023, full-service history. A1 Condition. Please call 07914389236, Yorkshire and the Humber.

1986, £5. Jaguar XJ6 and Sovereign Haynes workshop manual. Postage not included. Please call 01724840026, North East.

1965, £49,995. The underside is beautifully presented and is exceptionally clean, the bodywork and paintwork stunning with excellent straight panels and a gleaming finish. Door fits and gaps are top class, the body as good as you could ever expect. The chrome is first class, the engine bay and boot show standard with tools and tool kit present. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T)

117842

119334

117873

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1969, £2,000. 3.4 automatic transmission needs welding in the usual places. Tax and MOT exempt. Black leather seats. Please call 07856 896019, East Midlands.

1989, £23,995. The Jaguar presents superbly with a stunning paint finish, impressive brightwork and an excellent straight bodyshell. The original upholstery is impressive and is exceptional for over 30 years old. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T)

121125

JAGUAR XKR

119361

JAGUAR XK140 2000, 164000 miles, £5,000. Grey Sovereign XJ8, Excellent Condition, Brand New Battery, All Black Leather Interior. The professional image shown with the building behind it was at a Jaguar Rally it is the same car for sale. Please call 07563739899, East of England. 117241

POA. A original RH hand classic, with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, detailed in the XK Southern hemesphere book with a comprehensive history, returning home to the UK (Castle Donnington) April 2023. Please call 027 835370441, East Midlands.

JAGUAR 420G £29,500. XKR convertible 2005 white badge carbon edition. UK original condition. Very low mileage only 18600 miles from new. 12months M.O.T when sale agreed. Please call 01513 272353, West Midlands.

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117948

JAGUAR 420 S-TYPE 1967, 72500 miles, £16,950. 4.2 L, 245bhp, independent rear suspension, rare manual transmission with overdrive, power steering, opalescent silver-blue metallic, black leather, factory wire wheels, factory radio with retractable electric ariel, electric choke, engine rebuilt, recent new clutch hydraulic system, partial stainless steel exhaust, new downpipe, recent work to carburetors, brakes and cooling system. Excellent condition, once owned by a celebrity who featured it in Classic Car magazine [copy included]. Please call 07921 712289, Scotland. 121116

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1993, 96962 miles, £3,995. This car is in excellent condition. The paint colour is metallic oyster and has beige leather upholstery. Many renewed parts: fuel tank, filter, new fuel pump and wiring, new battery, new alternator, fuse box, door locks, both sills with stone chip finish are new. Headlining is also new. Please call 07999418267, North West.

118692

121138

1969, 13776 miles, £29,995. JAGUAR - 420 1969. Launched in 1966, the 420 was the final incarnation of Jaguar’s amazingly successful medium-sized saloon line that had commenced way back in 1955 with the MK1. Possessing superior handling and greater range.Please call

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1967, £87,995. 4.2 FHC. This matching numbers E-Type is in opalescent maroon with black trim and whilst officially a Series 1 4.2 FHC, it is within the Series 1.5 chassis number series explaining its open headlight bonnet. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T) 121206

JAGUAR SS100 FRANKLIN MINT MODEL 1.24 SCALE £195. Complete with all paperwork as originally supplied. Superb condition with case, white in 1968, 40400 miles, £27,500. This 1968 MK2, Jaguar 340 Sports Saloon in British

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Racing Green, was supplied new with Factory Fitted Overdrive, Power Steering, Disc Brakes,

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1953, £99,995. Cosmetic work includes new wheels, £7500 of work with Suffolk and Turley to include a full re-trim to include a new mohair hood in 2006, various bodywork and paintwork plus re-chroming to keep the car looking incredibly sharp. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T)

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1960, £80. New condition, never fitted. Please call 07709 619673, South East. 121233

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JAGUAR MK II £29,995. olaris White with Black hide. Automatic with paddle shift, ABS, PAS, DSC, multiple airbags, automatic climate control, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled seats, cruise control and ASL ( automatic speed limiter ), DAB stereo system with ipod and USB inputs, Please call 01277365415, East of England. (T) 117303

1963, 4311 miles, £8,000. Jaguar MK II 3.8 1963. Custodian for 15 years. Upgrades: complete professionally rebuilt engine. New clutch. Kenlowe fan. Stainless Exhaust. Please call : 07871924318. Please call 07871924318, East of England. 120738

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VER SINCE its Formula 1 debut in 2000, Jaguar’s Grand Prix team had not been the success parent company Ford had hoped for. Other than the occasional qualification in the top ten and the even more occasional podium, from the outset the Milton Keynes-based outfit had been perennial back markers. But after three largely dismal years – not helped by Ford decreasing the team’s budget – things started to improve in 2003 when Jaguar Racing’s lead driver, Mark Webber, finished in the points seven times during the second half of the season. Needing this momentum to continue, the launch of its contender for the following season, the R5, at the Barcelona circuit in mid-January was therefore an important moment for the team and its aspirations for the future. The car was a development of the previous season’s R4. “That has meant that we could refine and evolve it rather than take a few risks, which is what we had to do in the past,” explained Jaguar Racing’s aerodynamicist, Ben Agathangelou. Although the R5’s design was finished by December the car didn’t turn a wheel until after its January unveiling. Hoping to improve reliability – which had always been Jaguar Racing’s Achilles Heel – this delay gave the team a month 114 | Jaguar World / February 2024

to test all of the car’s many systems before it went out on the circuit. “Our competitors tend to run new aerodynamic parts on their existing car throughout the winter before unveiling their new model much closer to the first race of the season,” said the team’s managing director, David Pitchford. “Jaguar Racing’s method is intended to give all the mechanical and electronic systems – suspension, engine, gearbox, traction control – a thorough work-out on the factory-based testing rigs and still leave enough time to iron out problems.” With so many perceived advantages, the team’s principle, Tony Purnell, was therefore bullish about Jaguar Racing’s potential for the coming season. “We aim to compete with the likes of Toyota, Sauber and BAR this season,” he said in Barcelona. “I don’t think we’re ready to go for the front guys but I would like to think we might put a little bit of pressure on them as the season progresses. We want to maintain the momentum that we showed last year. But while we have raised our game everyone else has too.” Webber was perhaps a little more cautious about his chances. “I would love to see my first podium,” said the Australian during the launch of the R5, “but I wouldn’t be totally distraught if it didn’t happen. Basically we need to see good progression

and grab more points than we did in 2003.” He was joined in 2004 by a 21-year-old Austrian rookie, Christian Klien. What he lacked in experience he made up for with much needed sponsorship money from energy drink giant, Red Bull. “We need to have two drivers capable of regularly scoring points and Christian could be the guy to help me do that,” said Webber optimistically about his young teammate. But despite all the promise and the hype around the R5, due to the car being slow and often unreliable, 2004 would be arguably Jaguar Racing’s most disappointing season in Formula 1. Webber finished in the points just four times with his highest placing being sixth at Hockenheim while Klien’s best position was another sixth this time at Spa-Francorchamps. The worst result was at the final Grand Prix of the 2004 season in Brazil when the two Jaguars made heavy contact which caused Webber to retire and Klien to need a new nose. “It seemed an appropriately ridiculous end to the Jaguar adventure,” said the 2004 edition of Autocourse. Having lost patience with the costly project, Ford – who some say never fully invested in the team – had already called time on the Jaguar Racing outfit, eventually selling to Red Bull towards the end of the year.

CARS CARS FOR SALE SALE CARS FOR SALE E-Type XK120 XK120 FHC XK120 XK120 Drophead Drophead S1 4.2 Drophead Drophead 1966

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1966 Excellent car, Similar toto”S 1966 Excellent car, Similar ”SSpec”. Spec”. Original 1966 Excellent car, Similar In black with red leather. Concours restoration aaOriginal few In black with red leather. Concours restoration few 1966 Excellent car, Similar to ”S Spec”. Original In black with red leather. Concours In black with red leather. Concours restoration aHD8 few Manual Overdrive 44,000 3.8 RHD car with 3 HD8 In British racing green, with light tan interior. Manual Overdrive 44,000 3.8 RHD car with 3 Manual Overdrive 44,000 3.8 RHD years ago, allall synchro gearbox, Mick Turley hood and years ago, synchro gearbox, Mick Turley hood and Manual Overdrive 44,000 3.8 RHD car with 3 HD8 years ago, all synchro gearbox, Mick years ago, all synchro gearbox, Mick Turley hood and miles, 420 PAS, Reclining Carbs. Fitted With wider Superb genuine RHD car miles, 420 PAS, Reclining Carbs. Fitted With wider miles, 420 PAS, Reclining Carbs. interior, zip down glass rear window. interior, zip down glass rear window. interior, zip down glass rear miles, 420 PAS, Reclining Carbs. Fitted With wider interior, zip down glass rear 215-65-15 window. seats, Opalescent light wheels seats, Opalescent light wheels 215-65-15Toyo Toyotyres tyres seats, Opalescent light wheels seats, Opalescent light wheels 215-65-15 Toyo tyres maroon. and Koni shock maroon. and Koni shockabsorbers. absorbers. maroon. and Koni £150,000 £150,000 £150,000 £107,500 maroon. and Koni shock absorbers.

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£150,000

XK150 XK150 S XK150 SS MK2 3.8 XK150 S FHC FHC FHC 1961 FHC 1960 1960 1960 1960 Genuine Genuine Genuine Genuine RHD RHD MK2 3.8 RHD MK23.8 3.8 MK2 RHD MK2 3.8

£110,000.00 £110,000.00 £110,000.00

XK120FHC FHC XK120 XK120 FHC

1953, Modified3.8 3.8engine engine dark green. 1953,Modified In opalescent opalescent dark green. 1953, In In opalescent dark green. In opalescent dark blue with redall leather interior. with synchro overdrive Highly modified car, coil with all Highly modified car, coil 1953, Modified 3.8 engine In opalescent dark green. with all synchro overdrive Highly modified car, coil In blue with grey leather. Never been restored, verylow low Inindigo indigo blue with grey leather. Never been In indigo blue with leather. Never been restored, very 5 speed manual, superb car with factory steel sun roof gearbox. silver with springs on rear, 55grey speed gearbox. springs on rear, speed with all synchro overdrive Highly modified car, coil mileage, massive history file. Must beone one of thebest. best. gearbox. InIn silver with springs on rear, 5 speed mileage, massive history file. Must In indigo blue with grey leather. Never been restored, very low mileage, massive history file. Must be of the blue leather. A well known box etc aa steel and chrome wire wheels. blue box etc with steel gearbox. Inof silver with springs onwith rear, 5 speed leather. Athe well known box etc with a massive steel mileage, history file. blue Must be one best. car. sunroof. Call for car.leather. A well known sunroof. Call for more more info. info. blue box etc with afor steel car. sunroof. Call more info. £159,500 £169,500 £59,950 £159,500 £169,500 car. sunroof. Call for more info. £159,500 £169,500

£65,000.00 £169,500 £65,000.00 £159,500 £65,000.00 £65,000.00

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E-Type E-Type E-Type E-Type MK9 Roadster MK9 MK9 Roadster Roadster Roadster Roadster Automatic 4.2 S1 Automatic Automatic Automatic 4.2 4.2S1 S1 4.2 S1 1959 1965 1959 1959 1965 1965 1965 WOW 659 659 WOW WOW659 659

S1 S1 4.2 E-Type S1 4.2 4.2 E-Type E-Type

X308 4L Sov X308 X3084L 4LSov Sov

£94,950.00 £94,950.00 £94,950.00

£8,995.00 £8,995.00 £8,995.00

1965 Head Coupe. Superb car withcar avery very 1965 Fixed Fixed with very A modifi ed, genuine andvery very quick RHD car with Head Coupe. Superb car with aa A modifi ed, genuine and quick RHD with RHD car with A and quick RHD car with 1965 Fixed Head Coupe. Superb car with a very Amodified, modifi ed,genuine genuine andvery very quick RHD car with Very well known car, winning many concours events! Genuine RHD Car. Drives comprehensive history file, Very concours events! well known car, winning many concours events! Genuine comprehensive history file, both hard and soft top. Red with black leather interior. RHD Car. Drives comprehensive history file, both hard leather interior. Very well known car, winning many concours events! and soft top. Red with black leather interior. Genuine RHD Car. Drives comprehensive history file, both hard and soft top. Red with black leather interior. In original condition. Black with red leather. both hard and soft top. Red with black leather interior. leather. well, good original 68,000 miles. In this In original condition. Black with red leather. well, good In this original 68,000 miles. In this Matching engine, block and chassis numbers. In original condition. Black with red leather. Matching block and chassis numbers. engine, numbers. well, good original 68,000 miles. In this Matching engine, block and chassis numbers. Matching engine, block and chassis numbers. condition. Mangoletsi condition should makeaaa condition. should make Mangoletsi condition ititit should make condition. Mangoletsi condition should make a cable good investment cable kit kit fitted. investment fitted. good investment £139,500 £54,950 £139,500 £54,950 £139,500 cable kit fitted. good investment £139,500 £54,950

XK150 Special Special XK150 XK150 Special

3.8 XK150S 3.8 XK150S XK150S3.8 3.8 XK150S 3.8 Roadster Roadster Roadster 3.6 XJ40 3.6 XJ40 3.6 Roadster 1959 3.8 1959 3.8 3.8 XJ40 3.6 1959 3.8 1989 1989 1959 3.8 was aa RHD was RHD was RHD1989 wasaa RHD was a LHD 3.4 3.4 LHD 3.4 LHD 3.4 LHD 3.4

S1 S1 3.8 3.8E-Type E-Type S1 3.8 E-Type

1957 Genuine Genuine RHD Head Coupe. RHD car. car. 1962 1957 1962Fixed FixedHead HeadCoupe. Coupe. leather. Home made RHD car with In Alpine green with doeskin leather. 2 seater Good UK RHD car 1957 Genuine RHD car. 1962 Fixed Head Coupe. In Alpine greencar with doeskin HomeThis made 2very seater Good UKleather. RHDchassis, carwith withaaa is a correct with the original This original chassis, is a very correct car with the original chassis, This is ratio a2very correct car with the original chassis, Time from new. warp car, only 11,000 miles from new. body. High upgrades. diff, no few upgrades. In Alpine green with doeskin leather. Home made seater Good UK RHD car with a Time warp car, only 11,000 miles from new. body. High ratio diff, no few upgrades. brakes, steering etc. Amazing condition brakes, steering etc. Amazing condition. condition. This brakes, is a very correct carXJ40s with the original chassis, One of the best around. steering etc. Amazing condition. overdrive. Would consider Time warp car, only 11,000 miles from new. body. High ratio diff, no few upgrades. One of the best XJ40s around. overdrive. brakes, Would consider steering etc. XJ40s Amazing condition. swap or PX.Would Oneconsider of the best around. overdrive. swap or PX. £175,000 £165,000 £19,950 swap or PX. £175,000 £19,950

£40,000.00 £40,000.00 £40,000.00

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