For those few upon whom the sun always shines

 

Distributor check

I just spotted this on the living with a classic channel. Apparently there is now a possibility to create/post "shorts" on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vPnmv4KE9bk

This reminded me on a blogpost I made a little while ago. And actually it's one of the items that was on my todo shortlist. This blog has the link to the more detailed youtube video to do a complete service on the distirbutor:

http://erwinxjs.blogspot.com/2022/05/back-to-life-again.html

Although my car runs OK I seriously doubt if it has ever been properly serviced and if so, it's likely ages ago. At least I want to check if it functions ok, see if it's clean, and oil that sponge.

Last weekend I was in the storage shed and it was pretty cold. Likely I have some time on my side the last week of the year but if it's freaking cold I don't look forward to do any stuff on the car(s). 

Los Angeles Auto Expo 1976 and 1977

 

Miami 1986

 

Chicago 1980 motorshow

 

London motorshow 1975

 

Silverstone Auction - Unregistered with just 100 miles from new

Unregistered with just 100 miles from new, this 1989 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3l V12 Convertible, was offered with at the NEC Classic Motor Show at no reserve.

Presented in simply stunning condition, it subsequently sold for a staggering, £131,625! breaking our own record set last year by over £86,000.

Brake Calipers and Hoses | Jaguar XJS Upgrades - Episode #1

 And more SNG Barratt news - they started a Youtube series on Jaguar XJS upgrades. You might want to consider to subscribe:

SNG Barratt - parts for your XJS

Last week I received this email from SNG Barratt about keeping your XJS on the road. Apparently they have been updating their stock availability with more parts:

https://news.sngbarratt.com/?p=32478&preview=true?

Happy ordering ;-)

Why The Unloved Jaguar XJ-S V12 Remains A Great Luxury Buy

I can't trace back if I have posted this article on my blog already. If not, here it is in any case:

https://buy.motorious.com/articles/features/300072/jaguar-xjs-v12-he