72 S1 Found, Let the Adventure Begin
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72 S1 Found, Let the Adventure Begin
Hi everyone! Been a while since I posted. Had to suspend the search for a rescue Jag when my Dad passed. Moved from Hampton, VA to Northwestern Iowa, little town of Emmetsburg. Quite a change!
Anyway, resumed the search a few months ago. I found a good candidate and pulled the trigger. It's a 1972 XJ6 S1 SWB. White, blue interior. Deal also included a 1971 parts car (missing engine and tranny). I'm excited!! Will be driving to Ohio to pick them up or if cost not to hi I'll hire a transport company.
Here's a picture of the 72
Let the adventure begin!!!
Anyway, resumed the search a few months ago. I found a good candidate and pulled the trigger. It's a 1972 XJ6 S1 SWB. White, blue interior. Deal also included a 1971 parts car (missing engine and tranny). I'm excited!! Will be driving to Ohio to pick them up or if cost not to hi I'll hire a transport company.
Here's a picture of the 72
Let the adventure begin!!!
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According to Wikipedia, Emmetsburg had about 4000 people and is the county seat. I assume the line at the DMV to get it registered won't be too long. I was raised in just such a town - my parents moved there to raise 3 boys and dogs. Lots of country roads for test drives. Good luck with the project and let us know if you have any questions.
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Lovely looking motor car. Hope the resto goes well.
The Series one was released in Australia about the time I was conscripted into the Army. I ended up at Woodside Army Camp, in the Adelaide Hills & I remember following a brand new white S1 in my Cooper S, gliding along the winding roads, admiring its sexy lines & watching that rear suspension doing its fantastic work.
It does not pay to reminisce too much.............
The Series one was released in Australia about the time I was conscripted into the Army. I ended up at Woodside Army Camp, in the Adelaide Hills & I remember following a brand new white S1 in my Cooper S, gliding along the winding roads, admiring its sexy lines & watching that rear suspension doing its fantastic work.
It does not pay to reminisce too much.............
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone! First item on list...she won't start. Strange because I drove her onto the trailer, but she won't start...had to push her off the trailer. I have fuel to the carbs and its flowing. I only had a wiff of starting fluid spray but she stumbled, but did not start. I'll pick some more up at work tomorrow. Have battery charging overnight. Still smiling though!! LoL.
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This is merely part of the Bonding process. She has chosen you for special attention.
This is a great privileged not to be taken lightly.
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