Saw an XJS Today! The First One I've Seen In 5 Years!
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Always a treat to see a XJS out on the road. Seems like I see one once a year or so out being driven if that. Funny thing is when you are always looking at yours up close you can forget what a great stance the XJS has at a little distance. The car just has a presence about it and and reminds me why it is so often called " THE BIG CAT ".
Of course Orangeblossom, when you own all the XJS' in your region the only way you will see one out being driven is when you loan one of yours out to a friend or relative-LOL!
Of course Orangeblossom, when you own all the XJS' in your region the only way you will see one out being driven is when you loan one of yours out to a friend or relative-LOL!
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orangeblossom (10-04-2014)
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this is one of the reasons i instigated a monthly ' breakfast meet ' at a local airfield with a proper sit down coffee shop / cafe ,
as its way to easy to say its too much hassle to get the car out today
so in any weather we drive to this airfield at Kemble in Gloucestershitre , some from over a 100 miles away and have a totally informal meet-up with other Jaguar owners of any marque
this is through the JEC , but any jag owner is welcome
this was last saturday ,
IMG_1927 by MyPix on Talk Photography
and we meet at the same place on the last saturday of EVERY month
IMG_1707 by MyPix on Talk Photography
also in the rain , lol
IMG_1607 by MyPix on Talk Photography
but what i'm trying to say is, you got to get out there and meet up with other owners to enhance the ownership and driving of your car
i also say that you don't even have to bring your Jag to enjoy meeting other Jag owners
BB
as its way to easy to say its too much hassle to get the car out today
so in any weather we drive to this airfield at Kemble in Gloucestershitre , some from over a 100 miles away and have a totally informal meet-up with other Jaguar owners of any marque
this is through the JEC , but any jag owner is welcome
this was last saturday ,
IMG_1927 by MyPix on Talk Photography
and we meet at the same place on the last saturday of EVERY month
IMG_1707 by MyPix on Talk Photography
also in the rain , lol
IMG_1607 by MyPix on Talk Photography
but what i'm trying to say is, you got to get out there and meet up with other owners to enhance the ownership and driving of your car
i also say that you don't even have to bring your Jag to enjoy meeting other Jag owners
BB
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orangeblossom (10-04-2014)
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OB,
If you're ever near Kent, come and drive past my house. You can see an XJS every day!
BB has done a great job in setting up that breakfast meet for the JEC. I realise that membership of clubs is not everyone's cup of tea, but clubs and online forums are great communities for owners to chat and get together both online and through such informal meets.
It is true that even in the last few years, seeing an XJS on the road is becoming an increasingly rare spectacle. So much so that my daughter will use her phone to send me a photo of any XJS she sees when travelling to school on the bus. I've only had 3 photos in the last year from her!
Paul
If you're ever near Kent, come and drive past my house. You can see an XJS every day!
BB has done a great job in setting up that breakfast meet for the JEC. I realise that membership of clubs is not everyone's cup of tea, but clubs and online forums are great communities for owners to chat and get together both online and through such informal meets.
It is true that even in the last few years, seeing an XJS on the road is becoming an increasingly rare spectacle. So much so that my daughter will use her phone to send me a photo of any XJS she sees when travelling to school on the bus. I've only had 3 photos in the last year from her!
Paul
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Sadly no longer true, I'm now reduced to 4 Convertibles and 2 Coupes!
The other 4 just had to go but when I had all 10 of them all running at once, you could hear the Roar from the other end of the road!
Last edited by orangeblossom; 10-04-2014 at 05:24 PM.
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Always a treat to see a XJS out on the road. Seems like I see one once a year or so out being driven if that. Funny thing is when you are always looking at yours up close you can forget what a great stance the XJS has at a little distance. The car just has a presence about it and and reminds me why it is so often called " THE BIG CAT ".
Of course Orangeblossom, when you own all the XJS' in your region the only way you will see one out being driven is when you loan one of yours out to a friend or relative-LOL!
Of course Orangeblossom, when you own all the XJS' in your region the only way you will see one out being driven is when you loan one of yours out to a friend or relative-LOL!
But you are so spot on with your observation, there is just something about the look that cannot be put into words.
When I was out the other day, I had a 'Pro Photographer' ask if I would mind if he took a few Pics.
With one of the most amazing Cameras I have ever seen and after watching him at work, I now know what I was doing wrong.
Everything........!
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OB,
If you're ever near Kent, come and drive past my house. You can see an XJS every day!
BB has done a great job in setting up that breakfast meet for the JEC. I realise that membership of clubs is not everyone's cup of tea, but clubs and online forums are great communities for owners to chat and get together both online and through such informal meets.
It is true that even in the last few years, seeing an XJS on the road is becoming an increasingly rare spectacle. So much so that my daughter will use her phone to send me a photo of any XJS she sees when travelling to school on the bus. I've only had 3 photos in the last year from her!
Paul
If you're ever near Kent, come and drive past my house. You can see an XJS every day!
BB has done a great job in setting up that breakfast meet for the JEC. I realise that membership of clubs is not everyone's cup of tea, but clubs and online forums are great communities for owners to chat and get together both online and through such informal meets.
It is true that even in the last few years, seeing an XJS on the road is becoming an increasingly rare spectacle. So much so that my daughter will use her phone to send me a photo of any XJS she sees when travelling to school on the bus. I've only had 3 photos in the last year from her!
Paul
Be Careful what you wish for, I've got relatives in Chilam, so I could be parked outside your house for a while!
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This Guy kind of took me by Surprise, I had to do a double take when I saw him in my rear view mirror.
And when he started hooting, I couldn't believe how loud the sound from that was.
So I just waved back, much to the amusement of other Motorists, who are as we speak are probably 'still dining out' on telling their mates that they have seen not
one but two XJS's both together on the same day.
Last edited by orangeblossom; 10-04-2014 at 05:26 PM.
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Actually I've got to correct myself. I saw an XJ-S parked up in Bremen with "FOR SALE" in the screen. Really poor looking model 1989 US-Import with EU headlights. Interior: shot. Body: shot. Engine started: ran in about 9 cylinders - at it's max. So I SAW an XJ-S coupé but I wouldn't say it made me happy. I just know where I can find some headlights!
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orangeblossom (10-05-2014)
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Saw Another XJS To Day! (Unbelievable!)
Even more unbelievable, it was the Same XJS that I saw the other day!
I was coming up to a roundabout, with nothing in sight to my right (uk)
But something just told me to wait a little bit longer, then suddenly out of
nowhere the very same XJS came round the Corner.
(M reg) Green Coupe.
How 'Spooky' is that!
I was coming up to a roundabout, with nothing in sight to my right (uk)
But something just told me to wait a little bit longer, then suddenly out of
nowhere the very same XJS came round the Corner.
(M reg) Green Coupe.
How 'Spooky' is that!
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things are different in USA,especially in Austin Texas, i see many more Ferrari than XJS, and quite a few Aston Martin, i'm gonna say around 10-1 vs. the XJS!
lotta rich hi-tech engineer types here, and dont wanna waste time fiddling with an old XJS!
makes me sad and irritated, they call XJS a poor mans car!! Darn-damn.
lotta rich hi-tech engineer types here, and dont wanna waste time fiddling with an old XJS!
makes me sad and irritated, they call XJS a poor mans car!! Darn-damn.
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But you are right.
We are a 'Special Breed' who absolutely don't give up on those occasions when our Cars seem to throw up unexpected problems.
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