Thank you TJM for a well-balanced and positive tour through your XJS. Too often the car is bagged for all the wrong reasons. I may be biased of course - mine is a fine example - 87 model in Silver Birch - and everything works perfectly except the heated seats, which I can do without. What a lovely cruiser these beauties are when cared for!
Yank here! You are giving me energy to finish my AC on my 89 xjs conv. The AC is important, it cools the fuel returning from the plenum, heading towards the tank. All the seals were replaces on my 30yr old car, yes, engine also. When removed, they were hard as a rock. Heat soak. Love your car and the color.
As lovely as the v12 is , they are getting old and previous owners always get slack maintenance . They are the problem, the previous owners . If they bugger the cooling system in particular them it's a problem , dropped valves etc. I purchased a xj6 S1 recently, restoring her now, decided against the xjs for those reasons, but the xjs is still alluring.
Lovely to see TJM.. Silver Sand is such a Great colour.. The StarfIsh alloys seem to suit the coupe shape better than most though I wouldn't change Satin's Lace Alloys.. took it for a spin just yesterday and she loved it... Like you commented, super quiet, even in the convertible will be neat to catch up on the Border Run in a few weeks, ideal trip for such a Grand Tourer.. we'll have 7 travelling up in Convoy including an SC
They're a lovely car, for sure. We have two, an '88 and '89, both V12s but one has been converted to a five speed manual. We also have an XJ81, so V12s are a bit of a 'thing' for us. Even now they are probably still a little undervalued, but good examples are rising in price quite quickly. It would be good idea to find a chin spoiler to replace the one missing on your car, as it is actually a critical part of getting air through the radiator and engine bay - especially at highway speeds. The car might not overheat as such, but the electrical components in the engine bay start to roast very nicely without sufficient airflow. Just a quick note too, unless your car has been converted, all XJS HEs and early facelift cars had a GM three speed auto rather than a four speed auto that I think you mentioned in your video? It was only when the XJS switched to Jaguar's in-house 6.0 V12 that the later four speed GM4L80E auto was introduced.
I've had an 80 with a Chevy 350 conversion and an 84 v12. Loved the v12 best. So smooth. Pure joy to drive. Paid $1600 US and drive it for 5-6 yrs every day. The paint got really bad and unsightly and I couldn't afford an $8000 paint job so I sold it. I still have a few parts including the front spoiler. I guess I held on to the parts in hopes I may buy another xjs some day. I notice they are starting to really go up in value.
I had one, a convertible. They are indeed beautiful and I loved it, but despite having a good top and having all the weatherstripping replaced, it became a bathtub every time it rained and I sold it.
Great video which I have saved for future reference. In the UK I have my father's Bordeau red 89 HE, which is in storage. (I know not good for these) . Can you tell me why these have 2 water reservoirs, and importantly,. which one you should top them up by. I especially like your colour, which is rare in the UK.Regards Roger.
Beautiful car, takes me back to my childhood & my dads XJS’s in the UK. One Little criticism is I don’t like the thick black coachline down the side of the car, it looks far better origional. The origional starfish alloys are a better look, in my opinion.This colour back in the UK, 80’s was called Antelope
I also do not prefer it. It was on the car when I bought it and been there for years. I am concerned if I remove it, it may damage the paint or be a slightly different colour due to the paint fade. It's also doing its job against door dents 😉 I always keep a set a starfish wheels just in case.
Those 16” wheels look like a tougher variation on the blobby Starfish alloys… I thought they were pinched off an XJ40, don’t know much about the ‘facelift’ models…
You are sure your beautiful car is a 1995 ? Normally from 1991 - 1992 the XJS has a complete optic face lift . Your beauty has to be optical vise HE before 1991 . Congratulations great car !
No worries I did not read the Titel of you video . Wrote first and after I saw it is clearly written by you 1985 . Sorry! We Germans have sometimes trouble with understanding. Great videos ! I love them . The German Jaguar lover . Have my self 6 of them in my garage .
Never a fan of the XJS, but suddenly after watching this I WANT ONE!
I had one of these in this colour in the early 90's - good times
I appreciate the slow motion to show your special door washing technique.
very good!😂
Looking at the Peaches…
@@johnmoruzzi7236 thought you would like that bit🤣
@@tjmthejagmandownunder Always love that bit, nice rounded curves.
Your vloging skills continue to evolve. The best so far. Lots to enjoy.
Nice to see some local content.. and hear the Aussie views of an xjs.
Great video, gorgeous Jag
Lovely motor, lovely weather, top man, what's not too like. Thank you from Paul in Wales, UK. Stay well.
Great video bloke, awesome to see the car getting out and I think its great mixing up car history with the locations traveled.
Thank you TJM for a well-balanced and positive tour through your XJS. Too often the car is bagged for all the wrong reasons. I may be biased of course - mine is a fine example - 87 model in Silver Birch - and everything works perfectly except the heated seats, which I can do without. What a lovely cruiser these beauties are when cared for!
Yank here! You are giving me energy to finish my AC on my 89 xjs conv. The AC is important, it cools the fuel returning from the plenum, heading towards the tank. All the seals were replaces on my 30yr old car, yes, engine also. When removed, they were hard as a rock. Heat soak. Love your car and the color.
Thanks Rossi from AU
Great video, really enjoyed. Nice condition and a rare colour. I have a 93 4.0 in flemenco red in similar condition.
Great video I love the XJS and your is a beautiful example I love it! Your M1 is a lot quieter than the M1 in the U.K. 😁please keep the videos coming
As lovely as the v12 is , they are getting old and previous owners always get slack maintenance . They are the problem, the previous owners . If they bugger the cooling system in particular them it's a problem , dropped valves etc.
I purchased a xj6 S1 recently, restoring her now, decided against the xjs for those reasons, but the xjs is still alluring.
Gorgeous XJS!
I have a 1990 V12 HE in white in Canada and I absolutely love it. Your silver sand is a beautiful colour.
Thanks Andrew. I have a mate with a white one.
Lovely to see TJM.. Silver Sand is such a Great colour.. The StarfIsh alloys seem to suit the coupe shape better than most though I wouldn't change Satin's Lace Alloys.. took it for a spin just yesterday and she loved it... Like you commented, super quiet, even in the convertible will be neat to catch up on the Border Run in a few weeks, ideal trip for such a Grand Tourer.. we'll have 7 travelling up in Convoy including an SC
Thanks Wayne C U soon👍
It's a good idea to lube up the distributor advance as well. I love these cars
Yes, I should have mentioned that. I'm going to do another more comprehensive one soon
They're a lovely car, for sure. We have two, an '88 and '89, both V12s but one has been converted to a five speed manual. We also have an XJ81, so V12s are a bit of a 'thing' for us. Even now they are probably still a little undervalued, but good examples are rising in price quite quickly.
It would be good idea to find a chin spoiler to replace the one missing on your car, as it is actually a critical part of getting air through the radiator and engine bay - especially at highway speeds. The car might not overheat as such, but the electrical components in the engine bay start to roast very nicely without sufficient airflow.
Just a quick note too, unless your car has been converted, all XJS HEs and early facelift cars had a GM three speed auto rather than a four speed auto that I think you mentioned in your video? It was only when the XJS switched to Jaguar's in-house 6.0 V12 that the later four speed GM4L80E auto was introduced.
the 85 he has the standard 3 speed auto my 6 litre xjc has the gm4l80e. find me a chin spoiler
XJS's are sweet!
Thank you just seen xjs in Adelaide for 62
I've had an 80 with a Chevy 350 conversion and an 84 v12. Loved the v12 best. So smooth. Pure joy to drive. Paid $1600 US and drive it for 5-6 yrs every day. The paint got really bad and unsightly and I couldn't afford an $8000 paint job so I sold it. I still have a few parts including the front spoiler. I guess I held on to the parts in hopes I may buy another xjs some day. I notice they are starting to really go up in value.
Keep looking. there are some bargain buys still!
Always loved the early Jags pre 1985ish and would love to own one but to scared to...lol
Love my xjs
Travelling in tomorrow
And I thought my garage was tight with the car in. Shes a real beauty
I had one, a convertible. They are indeed beautiful and I loved it, but despite having a good top and having all the weatherstripping replaced, it became a bathtub every time it rained and I sold it.
Would love an XJS but not even the Jaguar specialist mechanic in my area will touch it.
Great video which I have saved for future reference. In the UK I have my father's Bordeau red 89 HE, which is in storage. (I know not good for these) . Can you tell me why these have 2 water reservoirs, and importantly,. which one you should top them up by. I especially like your colour, which is rare in the UK.Regards Roger.
Great example. Mine is an ‘85 too with a 4 Speed auto. I was told the front spoiler is essential for good cooling so watch that.
Also good to see you’ve got a bmw GS too. Mines an old 1150 but great bike.
yes need a chin spoiler
Beautiful car, takes me back to my childhood & my dads XJS’s in the UK. One Little criticism is I don’t like the thick black coachline down the side of the car, it looks far better origional. The origional starfish alloys are a better look, in my opinion.This colour back in the UK, 80’s was called Antelope
I also do not prefer it. It was on the car when I bought it and been there for years. I am concerned if I remove it, it may damage the paint or be a slightly different colour due to the paint fade. It's also doing its job against door dents 😉
I always keep a set a starfish wheels just in case.
Those 16” wheels look like a tougher variation on the blobby Starfish alloys… I thought they were pinched off an XJ40, don’t know much about the ‘facelift’ models…
On both John
the xj40 ones were always painted though
An absolute classic body design frm Malcolm Sayer. Great color.
Wheels might be from 91-95'...
Looks great.
Couldn't agree more!
You are sure your beautiful car is a 1995 ? Normally from 1991 - 1992 the XJS has a complete optic face lift . Your beauty has to be optical vise HE before 1991 . Congratulations great car !
Hi Wolf 85 HE as described!
85, got it. Might be the the accent.
I heard 95 as well.
No worries I did not read the Titel of you video . Wrote first and after I saw it is clearly written by you 1985 . Sorry! We Germans have sometimes trouble with understanding.
Great videos ! I love them . The German Jaguar lover . Have my self 6 of them in my garage .
Cabriolet from 1983 to 87inc
Thks Michael correct
The wheels spoil it.
They need a professional polish. but it does handle better with 16 inch
Sadly soon all gas cars are illegal!
Not in my lifetime, hopefully!
confucious say, man with multiple cars spends most his time cleaning them
🤣
Yeah second gear is good for 170kph +wife certainly hot judging by legginess