Great video, Lawrence. I've owned Jags for over 50 years, and I still learned some things with this overview. Thank you very much for this video. Sincerely, Chris Chares
Excellent video, absolutely aggree: the XJ-S is a great car, smoothest ride I ever driven. Technique wise it is not that complicated. When everything has been revised, it is a reliable car. Own a Satin Beige V12 , I am the second owner. A car could not be so bad if driven for 36 years...
Nice description, I have a earlier 83 c version in 3.6 manual owned by Tom walkingshaw when he purchased from jag in 85 only two made in citrus grey mulberry interior .....nice to drive very happy I brought it
I had 1975 XJS V12 in red in 1990, it was like driving a speedboat, absolutely fabulous although a bit thirsty so expensive to run here in the UK with our petrol prices. Then around 1998, I bought a 1986 XJS V12 HE in gun metal grey. I loved them both as indeed I have loved Jaguar's since I was 8yrs old and I am now 58. Had many XJ series 2's, a Series 3, two V6 S Types and two XJ8's of which I recently bought my latest. When I was a kid, I got a genuine XJS brochure in the original envelope because the XJS was just a fantastic car to see. Got me thinking I will try to find another!
Brilliant review of this wonderful car. The best review I have come across by someone who understands them. It is a very quiet and graceful sports coupe, probably the quietest and most reliable V12 engine ever made. Well done Lawrence. Roger UK.
Well done Lawrence - a well presented discussion. Don´t forget that the Jaguar name was already in use before WW2 on the SS Jaguar sports saloons ( My Father had a 1937 model) and came into use as the company name after the conflict. The Xj-S is a gorgeous car that grabs the eye as much today as it did back in the day.
Fantastic video Lawrence! I have been watching it twice already. I am now preparing my XJS 1988 but US version with double lights. Now we have stron winter but I will finish my works to be ready to drive for this spring time. My first JAG was Daimler Double Six - so saloon version of XJ12. You are right - they are the same in case of mechanical construction. In my opinion there are no more difficult cars to maintain and service like XJS or XJ12. I am working with them myself - in other way I will be not able to finance all mechanics and garages 🙂
Goodmorning Lawrence Well it’s morning here ! thank you for your view, after having all the classic classics and now settled with a xjs c version made in 83, I always wanted a jag and pleased with this purchase, did you have numbers in the boot rain channel of yours? Please let me know more revelations in this.
I bought mine new in 1988. I had a Series 3 E-Type OTS, but disliked the flying buttress styling of the XJS enough to avoid moving to the XJS. Until 1988, when I was at the Jag dealer buying the parts to overhaul my fuel pump. I went home with a Grenadier Red Hess & Eisenhardt convertible. I loved the car, but hated the GM 3-speed automatic. After about two years I decided to "fix" it and have the car it should have been. I replaced the crappy GM transmission and 2:88 rear with a Tremec 5-speed with a 3:54 rear. The engine got a new AJ-6 company Plus-Torque induction system; the suspension got Harvey Baily anti-roll bars, Bilstein shocks, springs, 16" wheels and Goodyear NCT tires from the European Sport Pack; and an x-brace to stiffen the chassis a bit. The result was perfect. It was still a quiet cruiser with a nice supple highway ride, but much quicker and faster and cornered like a go-kart. It remained my daily driver for 20 years.
@@slrroman Not all that bad. The V-12 crank was already drilled for a pilot bushing. I used the pedal housing, pedals and clutch master cylinder from a 6 cyl XJS and made and bought a flywheel and bellhousing from custom shop that no longer exists.
We have just bought a 1995 celebration XJS convertible... all in very nice condition, frustrated as we are still waiting for it to clear import customs.
Excellent video, i couldn't agree more. I'm a licensed technician for over 47 year's, worked on dozens and dozens of them, very easy car to work on once you seperate the systems, couple special tools.. My son and I are going through a complete restomod on his 86 jag-xjs.. complete port and polished intakes, custom snorkels, chromed everything else in the ER, every nut and bolt is ss. High pressure plastic fuel lines and adjustable fuel regulator,, blast and powder coated rear and front suspension, 2 1/2" ss exhaust, 18"x 9 " rims, custom interior, shaved doors, light's and even the finger lip on the gas cover so its absolutely smooth , a complete original TWR body kit,,,custom jet black satin paint job, every single piece is black.. all nolathane bushings, 1" front swaybar, and this winter a Mobeck standalone ECU, which includes new injectors, DIS, and electronic controled idle. These run smooth and fast.. trying later to achieve 500 hp.. keep up the great work..
Great video, Lawrence. I've owned Jags for over 50 years, and I still learned some things with this overview. Thank you very much for this video.
Sincerely,
Chris Chares
Excellent video, absolutely aggree: the XJ-S is a great car, smoothest ride I ever driven. Technique wise it is not that complicated. When everything has been revised, it is a reliable car. Own a Satin Beige V12 , I am the second owner. A car could not be so bad if driven for 36 years...
Have 87 xjsc white/blue 97,000 miles in fla. Always get compliments when I take her out
Nice description, I have a earlier 83 c version in 3.6 manual owned by Tom walkingshaw when he purchased from jag in 85 only two made in citrus grey mulberry interior .....nice to drive very happy I brought it
I had 1975 XJS V12 in red in 1990, it was like driving a speedboat, absolutely fabulous although a bit thirsty so expensive to run here in the UK with our petrol prices. Then around 1998, I bought a 1986 XJS V12 HE in gun metal grey. I loved them both as indeed I have loved Jaguar's since I was 8yrs old and I am now 58. Had many XJ series 2's, a Series 3, two V6 S Types and two XJ8's of which I recently bought my latest.
When I was a kid, I got a genuine XJS brochure in the original envelope because the XJS was just a fantastic car to see. Got me thinking I will try to find another!
Brilliant review of this wonderful car. The best review I have come across by someone who understands them. It is a very quiet and graceful sports coupe, probably the quietest and most reliable V12 engine ever made. Well done Lawrence. Roger UK.
Well done Lawrence - a well presented discussion. Don´t forget that the Jaguar name was already in use before WW2 on the SS Jaguar sports saloons ( My Father had a 1937 model) and came into use as the company name after the conflict. The Xj-S is a gorgeous car that grabs the eye as much today as it did back in the day.
Yes, somehow I forgot about the SS100 when making the video!
Fantastic video Lawrence! I have been watching it twice already. I am now preparing my XJS 1988 but US version with double lights. Now we have stron winter but I will finish my works to be ready to drive for this spring time. My first JAG was Daimler Double Six - so saloon version of XJ12. You are right - they are the same in case of mechanical construction. In my opinion there are no more difficult cars to maintain and service like XJS or XJ12. I am working with them myself - in other way I will be not able to finance all mechanics and garages 🙂
Great video!
Goodmorning Lawrence
Well it’s morning here ! thank you for your view, after having all the classic classics and now settled with a xjs c version made in 83, I always wanted a jag and pleased with this purchase, did you have numbers in the boot rain channel of yours? Please let me know more revelations in this.
I bought mine new in 1988. I had a Series 3 E-Type OTS, but disliked the flying buttress styling of the XJS enough to avoid moving to the XJS. Until 1988, when I was at the Jag dealer buying the parts to overhaul my fuel pump. I went home with a Grenadier Red Hess & Eisenhardt convertible. I loved the car, but hated the GM 3-speed automatic. After about two years I decided to "fix" it and have the car it should have been.
I replaced the crappy GM transmission and 2:88 rear with a Tremec 5-speed with a 3:54 rear. The engine got a new AJ-6 company Plus-Torque induction system; the suspension got Harvey Baily anti-roll bars, Bilstein shocks, springs, 16" wheels and Goodyear NCT tires from the European Sport Pack; and an x-brace to stiffen the chassis a bit.
The result was perfect. It was still a quiet cruiser with a nice supple highway ride, but much quicker and faster and cornered like a go-kart. It remained my daily driver for 20 years.
sounds great! how hard was it to install the Tremac?
@@slrroman Not all that bad. The V-12 crank was already drilled for a pilot bushing. I used the pedal housing, pedals and clutch master cylinder from a 6 cyl XJS and made and bought a flywheel and bellhousing from custom shop that no longer exists.
I take it you never read the DO NOT SLAM TRUNK placard in the trunk. P.S. There's one under the hood as well that says "DO NOT SLAM HOOD"
What is the solution to getting the hood “unstuck” after someone didn’t read the label? Thx .
We have just bought a 1995 celebration XJS convertible... all in very nice condition, frustrated as we are still waiting for it to clear import customs.
Hello! Would anyone be able to tell me where the builder's plate of this model is placed please? Thank you
Interesting material, but too many Uhh’s, Umm’s and You know’s…..
Excellent video, i couldn't agree more. I'm a licensed technician for over 47 year's, worked on dozens and dozens of them, very easy car to work on once you seperate the systems, couple special tools.. My son and I are going through a complete restomod on his 86 jag-xjs.. complete port and polished intakes, custom snorkels, chromed everything else in the ER, every nut and bolt is ss. High pressure plastic fuel lines and adjustable fuel regulator,, blast and powder coated rear and front suspension, 2 1/2" ss exhaust, 18"x 9 " rims, custom interior, shaved doors, light's and even the finger lip on the gas cover so its absolutely smooth , a complete original TWR body kit,,,custom jet black satin paint job, every single piece is black.. all nolathane bushings, 1" front swaybar, and this winter a Mobeck standalone ECU, which includes new injectors, DIS, and electronic controled idle. These run smooth and fast.. trying later to achieve 500 hp.. keep up the great work..
Sounds fantastic. I'd like to find a 7L Lister XJS