Hi all,
I'm new to the list and am from the south coast of N.S.W. Australia and am a very happy owner of a '91 Daimler (Vanden blas) that I bought in the last few months after a long search.
She's in very good condition with all original paint and very straight body with only some expected stone chips and some minor scratches. The only rust is some minor stuff around the fuel filler flap.
Mechanically it's drives like a new car, with the steering, brakes, suspension and bushes, fuel pump and all the water hoses recently done and near new Perrelli P4000 tyres all the hard work is done, engine bay too is close to spotless.
Interior is very good for its age with some minor cracks on the base of the drivers seat and a small tear in the bsse of the passengers seat. Rears look as though no one has sat on them, even the rear ash trays have never been used. Only real thing is a sagging roof liner.
So I guess you can add one more..

Valguard

 

privileged indeed! While Roger is off getting his differential replaced, I find that although the weather stinks here and I would not drive him anyway, there's a huge gap in the garage. Hmmph. Thanks for the update, and the interest to post the thread.

 

Valguard - Great to have you with us! Thanks for reporting in. Don't forget to say hellos in the Intros section of the forum. Always a good idea to check in with your Region as well to meet others in your area. Cheers!

Jerry - You are welcome. So, you had to bit the differential bullet? That's one I've managed to dodge...yet.

Scott

 

one less Xj40, thanks to this!!!

 

Hard to watch. There are a few others on Youtube as well because of the various Cash for Clunkers schemes a few years back. My '91 is practically value-less, but it ain't no Clunker!

Scott

 

Value can only rise if we keep 'em rolling, Scott!

I've got no plans to get rid of my daily driver!

 

One more! There's a new one that has just joined the Forum! A 1988 Jaguar XJ40 Vanden Plas. She's my Mom's and we are trying to match her up with a new owner who will love her. :-)

I am new here but wanted to bring your roll call count current!

 

Welcome Amy:
Your (mom's) car sounds nice. If you drive it for a bit longer, perhaps you'll discover that YOU may be the owner that the car is looking for!

Welcome aboard. Cheers,
Scott

 

Accounted for and present!

 

mtr: Always good to know you're with us! Have you gotten rid of a Jag, or am I making that up?

cheers,
Scott

 

Thank you for the welcome Scott! Glad to be here!

 

Hi again Amy:

I read your tread in the intros section, and see you have already received some good advice there. I was thinking about your scenario and thought I should probably add - from experience - that you shouldn't be too surprised how little money you may end up getting for your car. The XJ40s aren't known as the most desirable models, but there are those of us who absolutely love them. Graham was right - you have the perfect car for the person who is looking for one of these with an amazing history. Depending on how hard you want to work, how long you're willing to wait, and how much money you think you need to get, most of your work may be simply matching the right car with the right buyer. Problem is, the value of these cars puts them in reach for the average teenager who will probably just wreck it or at least not be able to afford fixing it. Of course, if you don't care that much, you can just sell it to the highest bidder.

I say that not to discourage you. You've got a beautiful car that I would love to own! But on average, folks are generally mistaken about values for older model Jags. I always tell people who compliment me on my cars, to their surprise, that they're value-less.

Maybe somebody here is up for rescuing another one???!!!

Cheers and best of luck!
Scott

 

Hi Scott! Thanks for the suggestions and guidance. My Mom is the one who has set the price because she knows that her Jag is a rare find. Anyone who sees it says it looks and drives like it was just driven off the showroom floor due to the impeccable maintenance it has received. The idea of a teen driving this sweet car into the ground hurts - but right now it is barely being driven. My Mom can't comfortably drive her anymore except to give her occasional exercise.

It's criminal to have this beautiful, well running and gorgeous car sit in a garage hooked up to a battery 'drip charge' longing for the road. She wants to roam the roads and strut her stuff!

It is my desire that Mom will consider all serious offers that reflect the value of the car (value due to maintenance and loving care throughout the years).

 

It's not to say these cars are worthless, as they become rarer their value increases - even if slowly for one in good condition but relative to cost when new they are indeed WORTH LESS, but I love ours ('90 4 Ltr Sovereign).

Ours has been put to bed for the winter - snuggled up in the cosy CAR-COON safe from the effects of British winter weather.


Jim

 

Hi I joined this forum January this year; My main driver is my XJR6 1997 which I converted to a 5 speed Getrag manual. ;But since then I now own a 1987 3.6XJ40 done 320;000 K/M and a1989 4.0 XJ40 with 141;000 K/M. Here in New Zealand
they are cheap as the Jap imports have knocked the prices down on good quality classics .I am a big fan of the XJ40. I have another XJ40 shell which my grandson my brother and I are converting into a simulator for I car racing in my man cave
Cheers Ray

 

Hi Ray:
Holy Cow! I think you get the prize for sheer number of cars in the garage! Best of luck on that XJ40 simulator. Sounds like you've got quite the hobby.

Cheers,
Scott

 

We need to see some pictures of this xjr 5 SPD or I'm going to ask for a ban.

As far as the cars being cheap that's the case here as well. I paid $3100 for mine 2 years ago and it's an amazing car for that price. I may have spent $1200 in 2 years in running costs working out to $50 a month. That's a deal in my book.

 

I consider my XJ40 one of the best automotive buys I've ever made. I paid $5k for it 13 years ago, and keeping it maintained hasn't been punitive. I only wish the paint had held up better.
Ray

 

bth_DSC055869_zpsfb746ebc.png?t=1383272479

bth_DSC055887_zpsf6057589.png?t=1383272535

bth_DSC055941_zps9e5cca26.png?t=1383272768




Hi JEH
So I don't get banned here are some photos. My XJR has just come back from a dyno run; its now up from 322HP to 346HP with the 5 speed conversion and XJRENGINEERS ECU remap. The red xj40 is the 4.0 litre the green xj40. is the 3.6
I picked both 40s up for $500.00 each
Cheers Ray

 

Hi found some more photos of xjr6 the engine shot trying to show K/N filter behind the head light with ducting under neath it for cold air = extra H/P

Cheers Ray