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Born in the UK. Livin in the USA. 1st time Jag Owner.
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Born in the UK. Livin in the USA. 1st time Jag Owner.
Found my way here after purchasing a XK a couple of weeks ago. Grew up around lots of old British cars. My father owned a 1960 Morgan 4+4. I loved that car. My mother always wanted an old E-Type. She still doesn't have it. I wish I could get it for her. I decided 4 months ago on the XK8 or the XKR, and a year greater than 2001. I was shocked to see how quickly they were selling when I found a deal on one. I finally found the one I got in Las Vegas, NV. I flew out there and drove it 2500 miles home to Florida. I could not be happier with my decision or this vehicle.
It is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 Vintage Edition. The exterior is Black Copper Metallic, and cream or ivory leather interior. I love the 19" Atlas Chrome Wheels. Those 2500 miles; 2 - 14.5 hour days and a 9 hour day were so comfortable in that driver's seat. I love driving this car. The 16 year old GPS did a great job in getting me back as well.
I spent the first 12 years of my life in Ipswich, England, UK. My dad was a USAF serviceman. He met and married my mum in Ipswich. In 1972 we/I moved to the States. We ended up at Homestead AFB, FL. I joined the US Coast Guard at 17 the day I graduated High School (Jan 23, 1978). I gave the USCG 20 years and retired Mar 6, 1998 in Mobile, AL. I went to college while working as a contractor for the USCG. I then went to work for the aircraft manufacturer Airbus. I then Joined the faculty at Enterprise State Community College and taught until I retired in December of 2014.
I now live on Pine Island, FL. One of Florida's best kept secrets. Life is good. This car just made it better!
Hello, Mark,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
I have decided one like yours will be my Next Jaguar.
I agree with Grant above: Best way to get to know your car is to Drive it home!
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