As of 12:30 today I am the proud owner of a 13K mile rare XJR
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Love it so much! I'm Raeann from the BAT auction. @Raeannwhich forum are you on. I’ll post pics of mine when new. They were only built days apart. They didn’t offer this color on the XJR, these two were built for the 2003 international auto show. They cost more than an XJR100.
I'm glad you won it and will restore it to the original condition. I don't care for any of the "updates" they made like the mesh grill and shift knob. Honestly, I think jaguar got it exactly right with the original design. I miss my 03 XJR! It was zircon/oatmeal. Thanks for sharing the back story. When I saw your new XJR come up on BAT I thought to myself, "hmm, I've never seen that color before" so good to know there are only two out there. The most beautiful color. Would have loved to have your red one too. Jaguar does such beautiful colors. Right now I have an 02 xj8 in silver/black which does not thrill me (too common,) but it is a sound running car that I can bomb around town in until I find my new love.
I'm glad you won it and will restore it to the original condition. I don't care for any of the "updates" they made like the mesh grill and shift knob. Honestly, I think jaguar got it exactly right with the original design. I miss my 03 XJR! It was zircon/oatmeal. Thanks for sharing the back story. When I saw your new XJR come up on BAT I thought to myself, "hmm, I've never seen that color before" so good to know there are only two out there. The most beautiful color. Would have loved to have your red one too. Jaguar does such beautiful colors. Right now I have an 02 xj8 in silver/black which does not thrill me (too common,) but it is a sound running car that I can bomb around town in until I find my new love.
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Lovely thing, and I like your long game! From what I can see, it just needs a good detail to get it looking the 13K car it is - under the hood is where I'd spend some enjoyable time. It's instantly noticeable once you've minted half the engine bay!
I'm not sure the wheels have been refurbished? The option I would think Jaguar specified was the Oyster painted centres to add to that stunning colour.
I see TRAC is working!
I'm not sure the wheels have been refurbished? The option I would think Jaguar specified was the Oyster painted centres to add to that stunning colour.
I see TRAC is working!
oh and mine were never refinished either, they actually had a gold cast to them, the light in my pic looks like they are silver but they aren’t.
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The only trouble with "show" cars is that you really can't enjoy the driving of the car.
While I truly admire the pomp and elegance of a "Concours" automobile, in my mind
that is not the way to actually enjoy the driving experience these cars produce.
I do not intend to take anything away from your acquisition, and I am truly glad that
you are happy with the purchase. It is very nice to look at.
While I truly admire the pomp and elegance of a "Concours" automobile, in my mind
that is not the way to actually enjoy the driving experience these cars produce.
I do not intend to take anything away from your acquisition, and I am truly glad that
you are happy with the purchase. It is very nice to look at.
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The only trouble with "show" cars is that you really can't enjoy the driving of the car.
While I truly admire the pomp and elegance of a "Concours" automobile, in my mind
that is not the way to actually enjoy the driving experience these cars produce.
I do not intend to take anything away from your acquisition, and I am truly glad that
you are happy with the purchase. It is very nice to look at.
While I truly admire the pomp and elegance of a "Concours" automobile, in my mind
that is not the way to actually enjoy the driving experience these cars produce.
I do not intend to take anything away from your acquisition, and I am truly glad that
you are happy with the purchase. It is very nice to look at.
As my father used to say, back handed compliments are given as intended.
The wonderful thing about buying a 21 year old new car is, it’s still new!!!!!! Since I really didn’t pay that much for the car, I’ll be able to drive it whenever the weather permits.
Last edited by collector; 01-19-2023 at 12:17 AM.
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