Good afternoon to all.
My name is Tom Yoder and I live in southwestern Indiana. I work in Henderson Ky as an Aviation Maintenance Manager. So I spend my days working with young techs, instructing and inspecting their work. So my mechanical skills far outweigh my computer skills.

I have just bought my 18th Jag. Yes, 18, not a typo. It is a 2003 XK8 roadster. It is triple black with about 72K miles an one previous owner.

I bought my first Jag in 1969 when I was sixteen. It came to me disassembled and I spent the next four years restoring it. I sold it for enough money to fund most of my education at the University of Louisville. It was a 1953 XK120 Roadster, built the year I was born and I have been hooked on old Jags ever since. I owned an Etype, which I bought for $1500 and it came with a parts car to keep it running (those were the days) and sold it for twice that. Since I have owned and cared for multiple XJ6s, XJ8s, Xj40s, XJS coupes and 2+2s, and a previous 2005 XK8. I have also owned numerous Triumphs, MGs, and Healys. Even two Rollers, a Silver Shadow and a Silver Spur. Obviously I have gotten drunk on the cool-aid that makes one an anglophile. That said, a lot of my experience is in the older Lucas powered cars. Yes I even have that t-shirt that quotes Lucas as the prince of darkness. As everyone knows the only reason the Brits drink warm beer is because Lucas made their refrigerators. ( I apologize to any Brits that read this, just pulling your legs a bit).

I look forward to enjoying the company of like minded people, and I hope I can contribute as much as I gain from the association.

Respectfully, Tom Yoder

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Hello, Tom,
18 Jags, eh? Since you were 16? Far as I know we only have one member who can even come close to that. He'll doubtless be along momentarily.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forum Tom,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Great Intro.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Midwest Region forum by following this link US Midwest - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome aboard Tom.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Tom,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome.

18 is a mighty score, and the best part, there will be more.

I had 8 at one time, then common sense (wife) kicked me into the real world, and now we have 2, but, SHE is looking again, oh boy.

 

Welcome Tom! I'm only on my second Jaguar, but as a former Silver Spur owner I can certainly appreciate your comments about Lucas! lol

Dwayne

 

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