New Daimler Double Six owner
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New Daimler Double Six owner
Dear Jag owners,
as required a short introduction about myself and my newly acquired vehicle.
As I write this, I am 40 years of age. I grew up in England where my father restored a 4.2 E-type. During this process I spent much time in the garage. Mother still regales about how I had metal splinters in my baby feet and at one point took to drinking motor oil. Safe to say, oil runs in my veins, metal courses through my bones.
Upon turning 40 I decided I would treat myself to a long held wish: owning a (semi)classic Jag. Turning 40, the 4.0 Xj-40 seemed a logical choice. However, eventually I ended up buying the Daimler v12 model.
Upon owning this car for as little as 6 weeks, I had a horrible crash in it and wrote it off completely. Sure, this makes good for the rarity of the car, but it isn't an experience I can recommend.
Still, unwavering in my wish, I managed to find a second car of similar quality.
So here I am, proud owner of a 1993 green Daimler Double Six.
The car is of jealousy inducing beauty and I have so far had nothing but positive experiences with it. Sure, it is a Jag and has a proper feline temperment, but that obviously is the appeal.
I hope to spend many a pleasant moment on this forum and benefit from the accumulated wisdom gathered here.
Regards,
Ramses
as required a short introduction about myself and my newly acquired vehicle.
As I write this, I am 40 years of age. I grew up in England where my father restored a 4.2 E-type. During this process I spent much time in the garage. Mother still regales about how I had metal splinters in my baby feet and at one point took to drinking motor oil. Safe to say, oil runs in my veins, metal courses through my bones.
Upon turning 40 I decided I would treat myself to a long held wish: owning a (semi)classic Jag. Turning 40, the 4.0 Xj-40 seemed a logical choice. However, eventually I ended up buying the Daimler v12 model.
Upon owning this car for as little as 6 weeks, I had a horrible crash in it and wrote it off completely. Sure, this makes good for the rarity of the car, but it isn't an experience I can recommend.
Still, unwavering in my wish, I managed to find a second car of similar quality.
So here I am, proud owner of a 1993 green Daimler Double Six.
The car is of jealousy inducing beauty and I have so far had nothing but positive experiences with it. Sure, it is a Jag and has a proper feline temperment, but that obviously is the appeal.
I hope to spend many a pleasant moment on this forum and benefit from the accumulated wisdom gathered here.
Regards,
Ramses
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12-08-2017, 08:02 AM
Welcome to the forum Ramses,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I can see you've already found your way to the XJ40 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information 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 Europe Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/europe-42/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I can see you've already found your way to the XJ40 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information 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 Europe Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/europe-42/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ramses,
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.
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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
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