1994 Jaguar XJ12: The Last Jaguar - Petrolicious

[@Gorilla_Jones]

" if you get out of your car and don't look back at your car, then you bought the wrong car " That should be etched in stone

[@riproar11]

I said this to a friend a few years ago.

[@deloreanman14]

Green Giant I'm doing this right now! 😂👍

[@TheHorsebox2]

I often parked my favourite car a certain way so I could have a good view walking back to it.

[@polygamous1]

on this assumption i only ever bought 1 right car in my life lol, many times i used to look out of the window b4 going to bed to make sure i did actually buy the car i always wanted all for £127 Ford strait 6 2553 CC in my beautiful Ford Zodiac MKII convertible cheap petrol 4 shillings n 6 pence a GALLON cheap insurance n road tax NO SPEED CAMERAS NO SPEED LIMITS FEW CARS ON THE ROAD MOTORING HEAVEN GET INSURANCE ON YOUR PROVISIONAL DRIVING LICENSE, u get stopped u usually never alone either u r GF or a mate u do not have u r license with you ever but have your insurance log book n i had the sale receipt if u had to produce your license a mate with a full license would om with you the L plates must a fallen down officer sorry it wont happen again at most u get done for no L plates stopped twice in 3 years n got away each time, now days young kids are so penalized no wonder many drive without insurance, insurance for young drivers should be cupped by the government as it is now days is DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

[@The6zero4]

I agree! I own a ‘96 Van den Plas. I love to step out of it, take a few steps and look back at it standing by the curb. It looks old school to be sure but it says, “yes i am more than transportation. I am art on the move. It sits there as if it is waiting to move. It is in fact like a cat, simply not made to sit still. If it isn’t in motion, it hints at the fact that it soon will be.

[@swpdisciple]

Guys like this are the heroes of the car culture we hold so dear.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Bravo to the man opening his wallet just a bit wider than most of us are willing/able.

[@kenlee9874]

@@Chironex_Fleckeri truest comment I've ever heard sir!

[@WoodenViking]

amen brother

[@vites8925]

Jaguar and Land Rover... proudly turning owners into mechanics for 65 years.

[@hpt08]

So true 😁

[@elveszettszikla]

Vites hahahahhahahhaaaa

[@chadfoster2858]

Yes indeed

[@mic400uk]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sierre00]

Lol

[@VAX1970]

When my dad owned a Jaguar he was always looking back at it, to make sure the tailpipe hadn't fallen off yet again, thank you British Leyland

[@SRMWorkshop]

My first Jaguar was a 1983 xj6, one of the last BL cars. It was a mess but every once in a while it would give show me how wonderful it could be... followed by breaking again. I'm currently driving a x308 generation and after 3 years/40,000 miles it has been a great car to own. And the fixed the tail pipes, all made out of stainless so little risk of falling off.

[@TheHorsebox2]

I own an early Series 3 and could forgive it anything. Just looking at it parked is a joy.

[@stephenhobbs1052]

Vax Buster have a schmoke and a pancake.

[@theotherguys8173]

My dad has a black 96 xk8, absolutely stunning

[@Thigrandil]

ROFL :D

[@lollypop9580]

So good you understood That we need the old Petrolicious back, thank You !

[@CalebOrvik]

brunner patrick 👏👏👏

[@pavlolowry5441]

What happened?

[@stillsearching1284]

Yes. Videos like this are why I subscribed to Petrolicious.

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

​@@pavlolowry5441 Petrolicious is trying to get people onto a paid subscription on their website to watch videos. While they have continued to still upload their normal full videos on Tuesday's for free, they have started having videos only available to paying people.

[@pavlolowry5441]

@@Quetzalcoatl999 oh the monetize shis.. i notice some but didnt paid too much attention till i didn saw more notifications from them, thanks!

[@jlopez1017d]

I really appreciate how much this guy loves his car. Modern car enthusiasts only care about lap times and power figures now. You don’t need the fastest car to Love your car

[@gaffnaldo1]

I could not agree more

[@QuoVadis316]

Exactly! Einfach genießen 😊

[@RusticShine]

owner of a 1983 coupe deville that i basically overhauled from scrap to now. can confirm. its no land speed record but i did EVERYTHING to that car myself. and the satisfaction of doing it all yourself is you can feel when anything is going wrong, you know how its suppose to sound. you know when something is amiss. you can hear, fell and really connect yourself with a car that you built from nothing to something! so when it skips on a cylinder even just once. you know it.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Not only one of the cheapest ways into V12 ownership, it’s one of the best!

[@Cloud75770]

I saw the video and I was myself very impressed by the smooth v12 engine. I own a 1996 Xj 6 VDP (X300) and I am pushing almost 300,000 miles on its original AJ 16 engine and ZF tranny. Yes, I do the work on my engine by myself as a enthusiast and I learned how to listen to my car and perform basic engine preventative maintenance every 4 months or so. The quality of craftsmanship is amazing and once you own a car like that, you never want to sit in any other modern car. This was my first car after I got my licence. Yes, it is still with me and I drive it to this day, every day, ,500 miles a month and I am happy. Cost of maintenance, less than $1000 a year if we exclude buy new spare parts for emergencies. I highly recommend the X 300 model if AJ 16 4.0 engine or the silky smooth v12 like the one featured in this video.These cars are dependable daily drivers and yes, that facts that engines have chains, means they can run forever, as long as you do not overheat or snap a tensioner. Oh and let's not forget the correct viscosity type of engine oil that is recommended for these cats. Yes, great car , unique by today's standards and with a feel of 1990s nostalgia. Great buy.

[@sprezzatura8755]

I had a 1996 xj6 short wheel base that I bought with 275,000 mi. It was the original owner with a stack of receipts including a top-end job just before I got it. I fell in love with that car. Only sold it because I got an xj8. Actually prefer the xj6. Incredible build quality and I found it very comfortable despite my 6'3 frame. Today these cars are incredible bargains. But in America the lingering bad reputation of '70s Jaguar unreliability scares many people off.

[@Cloud75770]

@@sprezzatura8755 I agree with you. I fell in love with this model so much that I bought a 1995 Vanden Plas OBDII compliant that I drive on the weekends now. My daily 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas just clocked 320,000 miles. I will make it to 400,000 miles and let it rest. The 1995 will become my daily driver for the next decade.

[@curmudgeon1933]

Yay! A simple beautifully produced video, showing the car and hearing from the owner. Without flash editing, jump cuts and artsy-fartsy angles which show more about the cleverness of the film-maker, than the essence of what the film should be about......the car.

[@petermuurman7624]

Great compliment!

[@kenlee9874]

@@petermuurman7624 An innocent video about an innocent car!

[@Visionery1]

The V12 has a unique sound when cranking over due to it having a firing stroke every 30 degrees ... and suddenly it's running. I did my apprenticeship with Jaguar in the 80s, it included the 'old' 5.3l V12 and Series 3 XJ6.

[@raycroal]

then you should know that a cylinder fires every second stroke making your above comment wrong mr jaguar apprentice

[@Visionery1]

@@raycroal you're right, there's a cylinder firing every 60 degrees (720/12). Pat yourself on the back, you corrected someone in a uniquely arrogant manner.

[@tommyblackwell3760]

Love the Series 3 XJ6s, I have a 1987 that's an absolute dream to drive. I'd love to find a Series 3 XJ12 but they were never imported into the US, though a Canadian one will occasionally pop up on the market.

[@PaulZink]

@@raycroal On a 2-stroke dirt bike, maybe; on a 4 stroke piston engine, it's every 4th stroke, at the top of the compression stroke.

[@raycroal]

@@PaulZink 2nd rev

[@snape1464]

The SWB X300 is still one of the most beautiful sedans ever, I think. Along with the V12, it's absolutely a dream car

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Severijn van Lambalgen one of the most beautiful sedans!!?!

[@snape1464]

@@carholic-sz3qv Yeah? Simple and clean lines, elegant... What would you pick?

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Severijn van Lambalgen ill pick the mercedes sclass or any bmw of that same era for me the mercedes sclass has the best and slick lines, look at this jaguar even the rear lights are ugly the only thing i like on the jaguar is the slightly forward bent of the front

[@snape1464]

@@carholic-sz3qv E38 BMW I can understand, but the MB's are really not my cup of tea. Love every angle of this one though. Just the interior hasn't dated very well IMO

[@petermuurman7624]

Agree, this featured car is my car and I bought it because of the engine and the beauty of the proportions. And yes, at best to my personal taste in SWB. Even think, classy as it is, it is sporty in a certain way, so low and a sleak profile

[@billcorn5172]

Very well done video. I love a couple of your comments. "When I walk away from it I always look back." and "When in a restaurant, I park it where I can see it from inside." This proves you are a true car guy. I always do the same. My XJS V12 is a keeper for life. I'd love to have one of these or an XJ40 V12. Both are awesome.

[@MathsYknow]

I have an XJS with the straight six. I've had to do the front suspension bushes like the guy in the video, and I already thought it was tough enough.. Now I feel lucky I don't have the extra complication of catalytic converters preventing suspension disassembly!

[@stevenmoore4078]

Have to admire a guy who, like me, has a Jag X300 and a Ducati 998 in the garage.

[@citizenx2422]

Ha ha, well, you would I suppose ;)

[@barrettwbenton]

@William Crawford Unless, of course, you do most of your own wrenching...

[@elpistolero9394]

I had an XJS and a Ducati 748!

[@stevenmoore4078]

​@William Crawford, actually, my Jag has over 200k miles with no issues and my Ducati has 24k miles with just belt changes. Both have been very economical.

[@PurlingLtd]

Great taste! I have a jaguar xj6 x350 and Moto guzzi California, so close! 😄🏁🇬🇧🇮🇹

[@TheJamesbomfray]

The definitive dream car... For all those who appreciate classics.

[@runpandarun09]

He is a very articulate and inspiring man. Teaches you to care and be more hands on with your car as they are basically an extension of you.

[@kenlee9874]

Like a huge automotive ERECTION!!!

[@normancrane5438]

Excellent movie, as a XJ40 owner myself (1994 4.0 L Sovereign Gold) I know exactly how this feels; with a real Jag it is not just driving, but the joy of motoring at its very best.

[@aidancollingwood7308]

Well said, Norman. I fully agree!

[@DolleHengst]

This man is a class act. Down to earth, not affraid to get his hands dirty, and taking great care of his beloved machinery. Virtually everyone runs away from these, scared of nightmarish maintenance. He just shows us that there's nothing to be afraid of, as long as you're committed. I salute you sir.

[@petermuurman7624]

@DolleHengst, thank you very much, that is a great compliment.

[@Mr7E38]

One of the most beautiful cars ever.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Ionut Crigan nope

[@Mr7E38]

Le Chat Botté Why not?

[@SocksWithSandals]

I had the X308 that superseded this Monarch. Never known a car that required so much maintenance, repair and breakdowns. I loved it because I fixed it myself. Every bloody weekend.

[@user-vk8uu9nv7n18]

Now I know Jaguar and Netherlands are beautiful. Thanks good video!!

[@joshuadoliveiro]

This guy is what we love to see. Not always a guy with tonnes of money, but someone that’s so passionate about a type of car and does what he can to own and drive it. Love this generation of Jaguar and what the owner stands for!

[@tomwebber9377]

Overall a very subtle and well executed package. Jags are amazing automobiles and I support the statement " if you get out of your car and don't look back at your car, then you bought the wrong car ".

[@ndivhuwomphaphuli4008]

It has aged very well. Still majestic...

[@mieliepapET]

love this! and all your videos - a car video, without the stereotypical car show video techniques - a car video that tells a story and is beautifully shot. keep making these!

[@kenlee9874]

I call it car pornography, where we can all jerk off in our mind! Cheers.

[@08680868]

"It doesn't matter if it's a jaguar or a ducatti or even a Ferrari changing a timing belt is changing a timing belt u just have to follow the logic of it" now this is the quote people really need to focus on

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Until you own a F355 :(

[@SmallHandsBigBite]

What a treat this episode was. Since I could start driving I wanted an X300 just like the one I grew up in... A year and some months ago I found that car. 1996 Jaguar XJ6 in British Racing Green, Coffee Interior with the rear heated seats and mocha brown piping. Within just a few hours of ownership my friend found out, late, that his Korean greencard had expired and he needed to get to the nearest Korean embassy asap. So why not then? Let's go! That nearest Korean embassy was hundreds of miles away In Chicago. We got there at the crack of dawn. The trip made in haste, but with complete tranquility. He opened the rear door and stepped out as if he were in a movie. And his gorgeous ride drove off to fi d a parking spot. A sight that mustve been. We did 140mph for a good stretch on the way back... What a car. ... Sadly, just 6 weeks and 8k miles later that car was taken from me when a driver in an old Kia was texting and slammed into the back of me doing 50-60mph. I was at a red light. Car was wrecked. I was wrecked. My first thoughts after the impact was that I just knew that my gem wasn't repairable; "This can't be it... Already?" These X300's are phenomenal cars. Don't let anyone tell you of their dependability being in question because they're just about bullet proof. And being iconicly styled doesnt hurt either. Since then I've picked up another XJ6. But it's not the one owner, low mile, all original paperwork speciman I had. No rear heated seats, no piping... It's the rebound chick. But I still love it. My 07 Jaguar XJ8 is nice and all but it's so apologetically Ford Era. Great car, great luxury car, maybe even a great Jaguar XJ!... But it's no competition to the X300.

[@kenlee9874]

I thought you lived in a JAGUAR as a child that had a coffee machine in the car which made the rear seat piping (which doubles as a spillage barrier for all that coffee) become a mocha colour .Cheers

[@davydoo81]

The AJ-V8 was still very much a Jaguar designed and built engine, nothing to do with Ford.

[@grumpyweds443]

Everyone seems to make that mistake. You are absolutely right, the AJ-V8 project was already a few years in development when Ford took over. Ford gave the financial backing and built the assembly line but left the engineering to Jaguar. The X308 was the final evolution of the XJ40/X300 platform and had improved body rigidity, rustproofing and electronics. The V12 was smooth but it was thirstier and slower than the 4.0 V8, supercharged or not.

[@andriussa5811]

And the X350 with a 6 speed ZF, touch screen, all the airbags, decent fuel consumption V8, etc. is still kind of up-to-date - imho this is the last proper Jag. It sure serves me well.

[@davydoo81]

@@andriussa5811 agreed! The X350 was a beautiful car. For some strange reason, they’re stupidly expensive in Australia!

[@traxadron1]

I got an x300 myself. Very unique vehicle and one of the last ones to resemble an original jaguar design.

[@kenlee9874]

Retro-design to say the least.

[@citizenx2422]

I love Jags, and whilst I understand this guy's appreciation, it's not the Last Jaguar. It's the last V12. I had one of the first, in my Series 1 XJ12 from 1973. But it's NOT true that Ford put their engines in Jags. The AJ-V8 engine was a Jaguar developed engine that was put into other Ford models, namely the Lincoln. Not the other way round. Anyway, it's nice to see a Jaguar saloon have it's place in the sun on Petrolicious

[@buvva11]

Citizen X i had 2002 jag, i use the same Parts of ford focus what a piece of crap fail a lot “ford ruin that years as landrober “ freelander. General motors ruin opel and saab. 😡

[@tizianoniero9165]

I think his point was that the change of management... switching for Ford brought a V8 culture that killed the traditional V6 or V12 Jaguar set up. In that sense he meant this is the last true Jaguar. But yes, debatable..

[@tizianoniero9165]

@Richard Harrold Oh cool. Thanks for this. Never the less it's his opinion. Not sure why he thinks that. I was just going by V8 not being up to that point a standard Jaguar engine. That's all.

[@citizenx2422]

@@tizianoniero9165 True, adopting V8s was a change of ethos. I've had straight sixes, a V12 and a V8. They were all great, in my opinion

[@citizenx2422]

@@buvva11 Well, giant car companies do, I agree, ruin small ones. Saab is a particular shame. One there will only be VW and Toyota. The golden age is behind us I fear

[@getnotesonlife]

I have an XJ 12, 1994 and we love it. This is my 3rd Jaguar V12.

[@jimclarke1108]

Jaguar XJ12 - The Last Jaguar and a great car, and a clever guy

[@mr_toads_wild_ride]

Whoa, this is the most high brow episode of RCR yet. Good job

[@rubberducky6411]

That V12 book of reference is a work of art in itself.

[@kenlee9874]

I thought a book is like every other book!Thanks

[@tmseh]

Great body style. A coupe would have been stunning.

[@PaulZink]

Jaguar did make an XJ coupe in the 1970s, the XJ6C, and they were very pretty. Can't recall if they also made an XJ12C or not.

[@tmseh]

@@PaulZink I have seen a few in the U.S.. I believe they were all 6 cylinder models, great proportions.

[@flyingvengeance]

tecums3h If you watch Harry's Garage you can catch a great looking XJ12c. Loved these cars when I was young but dad always wanted the 6 because of the reliability issues with the 12 cylinder models. Unfortunately he passed before he ever bought his Jag.

[@douglasgreen437]

@@tmseh Check out Harry's Garage on KZbin, he has an xj12 coupe which he reduced the final drive gear ratio removed the rear mufflers...transformed the car....

[@Olivergoodchild2]

in my opinion this is probably one of the ugliest jaguars ever made, the coupe is slightly better but for a brand that has such amazing styling/design history in not sure I'd use the word great to describe the body of this car

[@watsonater]

Ive had two x300s. They are wonderful cars so long as the bushes have been done

[@computerhelpcc]

? Did you ever have to do maintenance to the rear suspension?

[@watsonater]

No. Always the front. And the headlining can sag which is not cheap to put right

[@computerhelpcc]

Thx. My headliner is perfect.

[@MrGranoff]

Your a magic man!!! I’m also a retro car lover and you said it all right... if you don’t look back at your car after you get out of it. You bought the wrong car

[@jakespeed63]

Yet another wonderful film. This guy has the right attitude. Maybe that's why he is a champion motorbike rider.?? Nothing like a V-12

[@spitfirefactory1910]

Peter said "if you get out of your car and don't look back at your car you bought the wrong car." I say, if you can't take a picture of your car in front of a windmill you might be driving on the wrong road. Thanks for the road trip Peter.

[@petermuurman7624]

@Spitfire Factory, thank you very much. Hope you like all the places I pictured my bike then over the years;)) Petrolicious will make a video on my Ducati Africa trip later this year. And I feel very honoured for that. It truely is a great channel.

[@manonanisland5650]

I knew it wouldn't be a driving in the Country side love story. It's true to life and spent time on a lift .

[@kenlee9874]

Truest comment ever!!!

[@russ3069]

THERE'S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT! GRACE, SPACE AND PACE!! THAT'S ALL THAT'S NEEDED TO BE SAID!

[@grandadgamer8390]

Always a favourite of mine. Such a natural low stance, front to back. 👍

[@juliek.1830]

Perfectly shown and said! I related to this on so many levels. I own a couple of Jags and they just make you happy. I work on my own cars..there is a satisfaction in keeping an older car alive and relevant and yes I know my cars better than most because of it. And yes I look back often and never have trouble finding my car in the parking lot of look alikes.

[@sidlazzar1002]

Totally agree with the looking back at your car when you leave it. I just bought an 03 Volvo s80 and I love it. Especially the big rear taillights. Love these older Jags. They age beautifully

[@trroland1248]

Great taste, Mr. Muurman. My father used to own an XJ12 Van den Plas model (a bit older) and I used to be able to take it out once in a while. Those are some of the best automotive memories I have.

[@tigermcflash131]

Thank you....from a kindred spirit. 5 V12s and counting......maybe more to come.

[@georgewashington1106]

A Jaguar owner once told me "Never buy a Jaguar with 12 cylinders or square headlights"

[@NorthGaLife]

I had a 1974 XJ12L. Now I drive a 1993 Mercedes 600SEL V12

[@PaulZink]

Funny, I also had a 1974 XJ12L; lovely car in navy blue with biscuit leather. Last of the carburetor-equipped cars, with those gorgeous long intake manifold crossover tubes.

[@juliorodriguez1721]

I have the 98 s600 love the w140

[@raycroal]

i bet the merc has much more power

[@NorthGaLife]

@@raycroal 408hp and 428ft/lbs of torque

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

ray croal The jag wasn’t built for power, it was a de-tuned race engine that could have had as much power as any merc if they wanted. Try looking at Listers of the same period and you’ll see that mercs didn’t stand a chance!

[@MisterDillPickle]

Is this made by a new film crew? Feels very different to the usual vids

[@sanatandharma4435]

Thank you for this video. I was brought up on Jaguars and Daimlers, though not the V12. I learned to drive in my mothers' daimler and loved it tremendously. There is grace, space and pace in these beauties.

[@SCDC-Channel]

The best design for Jaguar...I miss that era

[@paulthomson9709]

Yeh especially considering the garbage they are making .

[@FranF40]

This is the kind of stories I love. Thank you

[@LibertyWines]

Simply Zen perfect car... hats off Peter on how working on a bullet proof classic pays immeasurable dividends. Well done.

[@AxCYeR]

I've been owning my first car, a red 190 E 2.3, for almost 8 years now, and I still look back at it every single time I walk away, even though it's in desperate need of polishing, rust treatment and something other than corroded steel wheels. This feeling tells me I bought the right car back when I had just turned 18, and I'm looking to drive it until one of us falls apart.

[@athenastarbrite2955]

I think it has all the luxury of the Vanden Plas with a 12....... the upgrade wood and leather, lambs wool mats. Very nice car!

[@computerhelpcc]

The leather of the Vanden Plas is notably superior to the base XJ6 that I drive. Still, the beauty of the lines is the same.

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

The XJ has always been a dainty, pretty car (many Jags have over the years). This one has only gotten better in my opinion. Now I want an XJ!

[@computerhelpcc]

Dainty is a good choice of words. I am a fit, svelte 5 ft, 9 in and if you are more than an inch taller than me there is not enough headroom unless you are a sloucher. In addition, it's nearly sports-car low to the ground so if you have lower-back, knee or hip problems don't bother.

[@paronychia7299]

Truly was the last Jaguar,this guy knows his stuff 👍

[@GrotrianSeiler]

These cars were ALWAYS under-appreciated. Maybe someday this car will get its due. I love some of the guests you find. He clearly loves the car, as we all should of our own. And the point about walking away and looking back at the car really rings home. Another great Petrolicious video. Many thanks.

[@PaulZink]

I had a 1974 XJ12L; lovely car in navy blue with biscuit leather, and a beautiful smooth ride (when it wasn't in the shop having a failed electrical switch replaced).

[@kenlee9874]

True comment!

[@kevmagill5163]

Thoughtful and valid...very pure...I know the sense of connection, connection of your own hands knowing the heart of your machine...when I was 16... I owned a 1965 MGB....it was older when I bought it when I was 15 years old and worked on it for a year until I got my license at 16 years....it was the perfect young man car...I had the Jaguar S-type 2002, 4,0....it was a Ford by then I imagine...but I enjoyed looking down the hood seeing the pouncing chrome cat at the front...and the growling cat on the steering wheel...emotion drives memories..and certain cars drive emotion...pure.

[@jagathdesaram994]

I had the 1998 3.2 L V8 version of this.Loved every moment of going in it and looking at it.

[@IROCMAN666]

I love this car ! This video is in the spirit Petrolicious, passion before all.

[@kenlee9874]

Passion before all=1.; price of fuel 2.; price of parts and maintenance. 3.;headaches galore. Cheers

[@basithph8958]

That V12 is just spectacular Definitely one of my favorite JAAAAAAGGGS!

[@awesom6588]

He’s right about the bushings on these. The front and rear shock tower bushings on mine are bad and I don’t see myself ever repairing it. The rear is even worse than the front, the rear suspension is one enclosed box and the bushings sit on top. Literally have to remove the whole thing. It’s really loud. But it’s still a great car. Very reliable too

[@vdochev]

Seeing what Jaguar is making today, it's clear they've become an endangered species. Keep these true gems running!

[@billdexhart5179]

The AJ-V8 that followed it was also a Jaguar design. jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-engineering/ajv8-engine/

[@lewis72]

Indeed. I don't know why people thought it was Ford V8.

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

@@lewis72 i think they confuse the v6 used in the x and s types eith the v8 used in the x308

[@murphman76]

Amen...you are 100% correct.

[@lewis72]

@@lotusjaggarage2989 Even the V6 was only the Ford block. The heads, inlet & exhaust manifold, crank, pistons and FEAD were all Jaguar's own design.

[@gallardogd560]

I always have to correct people because they say my X100 XKR uses a Ford engine. Quite wrong, it's a Jaguar design developed by Jaguar and constructed by Jaguar. However, what Ford did do with the engine was detune and downsize it and put it in the Lincoln LS and the Thunderbird, and then they also gave Aston Martin access to it so that they could massage it and put it in the V8 Vantage.

[@Maddoxxx]

For me this is the best jag representation, my dad used to drove me around with his boss jag and i fell in love instantly with the red wine car...maybe one day if i ever have a chance i would buy and build it..

[@davebarron5939]

You just wrapped up the entire "car guy" persona! Excellent!

[@robbo777cricket]

I’ve got an X300 XJR with a manual gearbox, think it’s absolutely brilliant.

[@brandonherrera2891]

That's wicked. Enjoy it.

[@citizenx2422]

Lucky you

[@computerhelpcc]

Manual gearbox was never an option for USA cars. You are lucky. Had I the means, I'd make a point to acquire one provided the steering wheel was on the wrong side (left, but hey, that's how it goes in the USA).

[@pieterniemandt212]

Absolutely heartbreaking that Britain used to produce the finest cars. Today none.

[@nsgkuaov]

Pieter NIEMANDT I bought one of these in 94 and it was maybe the worst car I ever owned but when it was going it was probably the best if that makes any sense. The design was wonderful but the build quality was appalling in the two years that I had it , it spent more time in the garage than in my drive, l should have got rid of it after year one but it was such a great drive (and had deprecated so much) I kept it , sometimes you just can't help yourself and the heart rules!

[@pieterniemandt212]

@@nsgkuaov That is what you call real passion for the drive.

[@alexeivoloshin5984]

This is not the finest car. This is a product of incompetence!

[@trombettafamily9008]

No they were always dogshit

[@pieterniemandt212]

@@trombettafamily9008 😂😂😂Never had one myself but always liked the design of Jaguar and Rover.

[@dejongeblondegod]

That's what it's all about in a big Jag. Deconnecting from whatever that's bothering you. It saves you a lot of therapy! 😁

[@petermuurman7624]

Yes I call it therapeutic motoring. Thanks 😉

[@kenlee9874]

Therapy required after the last jag blew up and was sold to the metal scrapers for only $250 aud.(Australian dollars).

[@petermuurman7624]

@@kenlee9874 oh man🙈🙈🙈 Unlucky you!! I did read that iny personal automotive book as well but luckily with different cars;)

[@as-sabahossain9099]

The last of the Jag. For me this is the most beautiful Jag of all time. Yes I know people will point out Type E, but Type E is like Merilyn Monroe, flashy, provocative, exciting. This one here is Audrey Hepburn, regal, cherished, relived.

[@pcjthe1]

Very nicely put.

[@Xyzabc998]

Blimey worked at the fatory in 94. The LWB had a cut and shut floor pan and doors with a new one piece skin. They could not afford to make a stretched one piece floorpan and body side. That is why the B pillar is as per the SWB. You can often see the primer showing through on the hoods above the lights. Had real problems getting the pait to "stick": The V12 and box are enormous. Saw an entire scrapped unit once in a skip. Enough to make any man cry! WHat a good story, great bloke too, obsessed with the car but not himself for a change.

[@paulf7810]

So cool that there are other people out there that feel this way about the x300 series of Jaguars.

[@guidomartinengo]

Wow..one style of other times. Congratulations on the very elegant car. Greeting from Italy.🇮🇹

[@galptube211]

What a nice story, I agree and identify myself with that connection, man and his beloved vehicle, that he's able to preserve and keep it running by his own hands. :-)

[@ClassicCarCustodians]

“When you step out of your car and don’t look back at it again, you’ve bough the wrong car”

[@jacksonpereira5898]

Potencia , conforto e estilo ao mesmo tempo . Exelent Jaguar!

[@louwrentius]

Awesome video, great guy and car. My dad owns a Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Souvereign from 1984 and once a year, for one week, I am allowed to drive it as my daily commute. This kind of car puts you in a totally different mindset, it’s difficult to describe. Silence and comfort is amazing it makes for such a relaxed drive. The engine is not fast but fast enough to give a nice soft kick in the back when pulling away from the traffic light. That never ceases to enjoy me. In a car like this you live in another world where stress haste and pressure are concepts that never materialized. Awesome video, highly recommend to step in and old XJ if you get the chance, the smell of the leather alone is worth it. Groeten!

[@rickc2102]

The slash-through-Bergen sign made me chuckle, like, such a bold proclamation, the Netherlands is completely free from the scourge of mountains.

[@CarGuy87]

It's nice to see some of us still love the subtleties of owning a car, not just driving from A to B.

[@mx19idlewilder]

Lovely story of man and machine. So heartwarming :-)

[@Westside7be]

Hmm een X305, fantastisch. Misschien één van de 2 mooiste XJ's ooit

[@johnlunnun9769]

Jaguars have had a history of being the most beautiful cars! I can think of no other brand which consistently produced lovely looking cars. And remember, they were always competitively priced. In the looks department they stand alone!

[@DriversSide]

The side profile of this car is amazing! It’s so long and low!

[@citizenx2422]

That's what's missing from cars these days. Long, low and lithe. SUVs are ugly by comparison, and yet they're everywhere

[@georgesimon4469]

Sometimes, you know greatness when you see it.

[@computerhelpcc]

Same perspective: My 1997 Jaguar XJ6 (same X300 series as this man's V12) is a pleasure to drive as an alternate to my base 911 manual with ABS but nothing else. The svelte roof and belt lines combined with the curves, the wood and leather... THANKS for the front bushings advice. I have to have a mechanic do that work and its helpful to provide him with direct advice. I enjoy driving the XJ6 in a way my Lexus LS series simply cannot match due to the drastic difference in seat height.

[@CammieGee]

The classic XJ is one of the most beautiful saloons ever

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

Gorgeous... So classy ! Funny the font of the "Jaguar V12" text is exactly the same for the "ASTON MARTIN V12" of my db7 :d

[@minutepapillon5060]

Haha le rendez vous des passionnés d'automobiles à l'international un plaisir de te lire ici de la part d'un fidèle de smells like gasoline ^^

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

@@minutepapillon5060 haha c'est un univers aux limites bien tangibles finalement !

[@komradkolonel]

There is just nothing like 12 cylinders. No other type of engine compares.

[@kells77]

komradkolonel BMW’s v10 is the best sound

[@sepg5084]

There's nothing like a W16 though

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

Had this car.... lovely. Costs of repairs and less than 10mpg took its toll on my wallet. Had to change it to XF V8 in 2009, great car too.

[@pcjthe1]

Definitely a lovely car but less than 10mpg? Did you have the early carburettor model and drive it with a leaky set of fuel lines? My 1988 Series 3 V12 has the HE engine, plus the AJ6 engineering Hi-Torque kit fitted and even driving hard I get 15mpg. On a long run, letting her just cruise I can get 18.

[@DanielMasmanian]

Lovely film. Well done. And thank you.

[@cmcquitty10]

A pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@nickprice3605]

Top man Peter, a Jag and a Duke 👍

[@petermuurman7624]

Thanks;)

[@greebo7857]

Agree totally with the title of this vid. Nothing from "Jaguar" since has come close. In 1977 I was lucky enough to drive a Series 2 XJ12, and also a V12 E Type reasonably often. The silky smooth torque from the 5.3 was gobsmacking. The suspension was superb. Steering not so much. Over boosted PS was without feel. But, I would have one today. The XJ was a masterpiece.

[@subarnosinha8042]

Such a long, beautiful and elegant piece of machinery. As Clarkson, May and Hammond would say, "It's a proper Jaaag!"

[@rjdavies1982]

When I was a student in the early to mid 2000s I drove a V12 XJ-S. Fab car, what a cruiser for the trip back forth between Cardiff and Cambridge. Never felt quick though, and I suspect about 50% of the time wasn’t running on all 12.

[@kenlee9874]

Can anyone give their opinions on why the cost v-12never feels quick, is it to do with emissions equipment (catalytic converters).

[@kevincamaro458]

Thank you for this been waiting for one for this year jag!!!

[@matthewkirby5394]

Great video. I always look back too! Loved that description. "Quality remains long after price is forgotten". Henry Royce.

[@kenlee9874]

Or the lack thereof in this case !

[@pcjthe1]

@@kenlee9874 Ever own one? Or are you just trolling?

[@miguelramirez2713]

Now I gotta buy a Jag... Thanks...

[@citizenx2422]

That's the spirit Miguel!

[@petermuurman7624]

;))

[@Clarkecars]

I own one in Sapphire blue and every time I drive it I fall in love again. SWB with picnic tables.

[@omgitsBenjamin]

Me too! A 1995! It is lovely. however my one complaint is that the steering column no longer extends outward so my driving position is never quite as comfortable as it should be.