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[@paulgeraghty1448]

The coach lines look class. One of the most beautiful four door saloons in the world.

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

It's poised, balanced and regal. A lovely car

[@terryhosker1298]

I agree still class

[@martinogold]

The coachline makes it.

[@andreww2619]

Imagine this car with Mercedes running gear. fantastic!

[@dermotdungan8623]

@@andreww2619 God No! they were fantastic .

[@Darkelf7201]

A really genuine car. Please please do an update when it's finished :) You know you will :D

[@jstokvis]

Please show us the Jag again when it's😮 all complete and ready for sale.

[@alanpowell2849]

Now that is what you call a car, you can tell it's a Jaguar from any distance, nothing else looks like it. This is a bit of class and I'm so glad you saved it. Even if it ends up at five or six grand it's an awful lot of car for the money and I can't wait to see it finished. Well done Matt, you definitely made the right decision.

[@Storm.Z.4u]

Well you can't

[@mickc7388]

It's a beauty.

[@eastafricanvybz]

The most expensive Jaguars are the cheap ones...

[@stephenlane9168]

Very true. Buy the best you can afford, unless you don’t have budget then don’t buy basically. You need deep pockets for any JLR buys.

[@johnatherton71]

Not true at all. Some of the best buys have been higher mileage no history examples from my experience

[@StephenEckersley]

Hello buy it on 20th July if for sale then great video Steve cheers

[@MyRealName]

@@johnatherton71 That can only be by crazy chance. So yes it is in fact true that the best used cars are the one that were looked after, in 99% cases. Doesn't take a genius to figure that out.

[@johnmullins555]

My dad has same car but it’s the 4 litre he only paid £1800 for it he’s had it 8 year with no problems 👍

[@justinlinnane8043]

had 2 of these one three years old and wasnt cheap . loved it . One 20 years old and very cheap . loved that too !! you really cant beat a V8 Jag

[@steveng6788]

Fastidiously followed by thicker than an Argos catalogue... this is why we love your channel

[@mannins79]

True!

[@chrisomeara5795]

Getting to a point where some viewers won't even know what an argos catalogue is!

[@curtisj2165]

Younger viewers will have no clue

[@johnnunn8688]

@@curtisj2165GenZ have no clue, period.

[@stevezodiac575]

@@chrisomeara5795 G'day from WA! I was just surprised to hear they were thick! The ones I remember were quite slim - circa '76..

[@originalchill]

Leave the coach line! It’s period correct. Lovely big old bus, as you said perfect for classic car meets etc. 😀👍🏻

[@martynoxley3745]

It deserves a road trip video!

[@Philip62-mp3ni]

Hi Matt. Mine is a Sept 2001 4.0 Sovereign in Emerald Green Metallic. Depending on the light, sometimes it looks like British Racing Green; sometimes it looks like Sapphire Blue. It's in great condition with only 74,000 miles on the clock and I absolutely ADORE it. So much so that when I see someone like you so enthusiastic and excited over these wonderful cars I well up with pride. There really is nothing like them. If they've been looked after from new, they're not expensive to maintain. There are loads of ebayers who supply second-hand, reconditioned and aftermarket parts. Yours is the best YT channel there is about cars. Keep up the fabulous work.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Of course you're mad, Matt! That's why we watch. Great to see another car being saved with a massive overspend!

[@b.2221]

Nostalgia wins the day.

[@adamhusband4376]

A truly beautiful Jag. Elegant, understated, and classy (please don’t remove the coach-line)! Brings fond memories back from my childhood, when dad had his. R567 EGP - blast from the past! That glorious V8, the sound of the second beep when locking the car, the indicator tick, the style of the interior lights by the rear passenger head rests - like something from an art deco dining room, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the journey and for saving her! Nostalgia at its finest High Peak Autos

[@RMILLSMMA]

Man I bought one of these when I was 23 back in the early 2000's. Was only 5 years old when I bought it. Man I loved it... Not so much the 18 mpg. Also enjoyed the looks of hate I got from guys twice my age who saw me driving it.. or fuelling it up... Regularly! Great video as always fella. 👍🏻

[@SS-uq6wv]

ha, I also bought my first XJ8 when I was 23. Now 26, I'm on my third XJ8 but first XJR!

[@andrewcarter7503]

​@@SS-uq6wv I had a fleet of Ferraris when I was 9.

[@alanfaultless]

@@andrewcarter7503me too. Matchbox, hot wheels and Bburago mostly.

[@RMILLSMMA]

​@@SS-uq6wv👏🏻 awesome man!!

[@RMILLSMMA]

​@@andrewcarter7503bet they were all 356GT's though! 😅

[@jonhoward6811]

That is a really lovely car. You have done the right thing. I am looking forward to seeing the finished car.

[@keithharrison3678]

You should do some t-shirts with "I've massively overspent " on them

[@PlaneNurd]

Hi Matt, Whatever it costs it will be worth it as the new owner will look a million dollars! Try and find any car that has such a magic carpet ride as the XJ8 for the money.

[@gazzertrn]

Be a nice keeper when finished , you could take it out for picnics on sunny sunday afternoons . You should get a nice wicker basket picnic set , table and chairs , and sit in a layby near your home and watch the world go by .👍 Seriously they are lovely cars .

[@gus3000]

@13:01 I mean just wow, look at that beauty! A true classic. That Astra, love at first sight.

[@gus3000]

And if I didn't spy incorrectly a Matiz (🥵) infront of the Astra and a Berlingo on the other side. Real soul. Shame that the Jaaaaaag blocked the view. 😉

[@AlanMacdonald-on6nd]

Oh Matt leave the pinstripe on once it's all shiny and gleaming within the pinstripe the sides will look like a slab

[@AlanMacdonald-on6nd]

Should be WITHOUT the pinstripe it will look like a slab

[@MarathonGsar]

You are such a breath of fresh air. Almost everyone on KZbin is picking up cars at copart or marketplace and discovering the simple, cheap fix. It's very refreshing to see the truth behind these bargains. Hopefully you have saved some well meaning enthusiasts from disappointment.

[@mrandrewhowell]

Love your devotion to the brand, Matt. Much prefer a story about an old Jag being made good than “I spent 500 on an old Kia Sportage!!” 😆

[@Brigitte.286]

Great minds... l totally love Matt with a jag the best. I still envy that gold xtype wagon sovereign (not avail in Australia). This is my FAVOURITE HPA vid. Matts xcitment is shared

[@shanewaller2864]

Hi Mat I would genuinely rather have this in my garage than your AMG GT . I really hope that you change your mind about this old Jaguar. It does deserve to be saved, but more importantly it deserves to love in your garage at home .I absolutely adore the 308 its the last of the try jags ,it's a decent car under all that dirt and I would be extremely disappointed if you moved it on for a measly profit of 1500 quid. Old Jaguars turn heads and it says a lot more about the man that drives it than an AMG ever could. Be proud of your roots ,you know you want to keep it ,and when asked what car do you drive. In your best Jeremy Clarkson. I drive a Jaaaaag 😁🇬🇧❤️

[@tomaszkoperwas2092]

I have a lot of respect for you for putting effort into these kinds of projects. It is clearly all about passion for cars. The profit margin is thin on this kind of stuff, but you are doing something great for the car community. Thanks and good luck.

[@iainmacleod4007]

As a lifelong Jaguar fanatic I would never buy a cheap neglected example. They are all money pits. Always buy the very best examples and even then expect large bills. Parts on the X308 are becoming harder to source. Jaguar Heritage only seem to keep an inventory of quick turnover parts.

[@davidpeacock5912]

Would not want to upset you. But it is what you LOVE and the viewers. No doubt many more to come. Cheers Matt. !

[@markmw123]

I’m sensing tears at the end BUT, it will be another survivor 👏👏👏

[@Chris-mh3vf]

That’s just like my old car and the interior colour combo is antelope over sable with chrome upper enviroment pure jag class

[@zzhughesd]

Matt. What a story !!! You love it !!! 500 in 2.5k with mechanic. Another one saved.

[@MrDamburger]

Alot of these videos are just satisfying to watch because it confirms I made a good choice purchasing early to mid 2000s Nissan and Toyota. All I do is oil and filter and maybe bulbs

[@philipmoores5202]

Classic car, please leave the pinstripe it looks great.

[@HATCHETHAS]

Something special about old Jags, my brother once came home with a Daimler Sovereign 4.2. He was only 20 at the time, we had a laugh driving round in it, a lovely car that sadly hadn't been looked after but will never forget the ride....like a magic carpet.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

It’s worth it for the Star-Tac alone - my mate had one - I was always jealous!

[@simonbroddle754]

You're not mad, just sometimes we need to keep cars like this and keep them on the road. Really gorgeous car.

[@christineayres7199]

Arthur Daley will be happy you got his old Jag back on the roads LOL

[@evertonian26]

The first thing I thought of was Minder when I seen it lol

[@ljw5768]

Arthur Daley drove a series 2 XJ and a series 3 XJ (and one in Daimler Sovereign guise) and an XJ40 but sadly never an X308 like this.

[@christineayres7199]

@@ljw5768 Aha lol 🤣

[@christineayres7199]

@@evertonian26 Yeah 👍 our man needs to hire a minder too lol 🤣

[@sarahcarter824]

My thoughts exactly.

[@martynwaddington7703]

I think you’re on the money with this Matt, you’re final comment about someone to own and treasure, attending shows etc, would be great fun for a jag enthusiast, would make a great buy and genuine to boot! 👍

[@cuthbertprosper5912]

Keep up the great work with this one I do think you’ll get your money back on this one 👍🏾

[@rebeltvr6046]

That car has a timeless design, so even if you spend some money on it, when you get it on the road and drive it, you will turn heads. So I think it's worth it. I knew an old guy here in the States who has one, and it looks gorgeous.

[@davek7256]

You’ve gone mad but I applaud your effort. Look forward to seeing it finished …. one day!

[@Doctortigger-m1b]

I'd say you've got a decent bargain there. It is at least a £5k car. I love it! If only I had room in the garage, but that's got my two Morris Minors and an Austin Allegro taking up the space right now....

[@jimmyccam]

Make room! Take the Allegro to the tip! 😀

[@Doctortigger-m1b]

@@jimmyccam 127,00 miles, full service history, great runner, no rot, free tax, £100 per year insurance and front wheel drive in the snow. What's not to l ike?

[@davidcolver2502]

I have a very similar XJ6. It is great, but I would be very surprised if anyone paid £5k for one unless an XJR.

[@AndyWoodger]

@Highpeakautos I once had an 09 X-Type Jag, 3.0 litre V6 it had the body kit on it, spoiler, boot lip and side skirts, it looked the business. I wish, really, I'd kept it and spent a little on it to keep it looking good, but I found that there was always some little thing that needed a pound or two and for a daily runner, it wasn't viable. GREAT story and the best description for that XJ "Regal"

[@PB200559]

Stick with it Matt, it will be worth the effort. There is definitely a lovely motor under there somewhere

[@michaelketley876]

I always enjoy your videos, Matt. Recently you've shown a lot of old bangers, but you haven't included Carol Vorderman, but I reckon she's been buffed up many times.

[@IanMurdoch-uj1yo]

I’m so glad you spent the money on this Matt as it deserved to be saved.

[@mouhamadyoussouf9320]

3:14 matt forgot that now we get 20% off

[@edwardtc8129]

Hay Matt, that X308 XJ is absolutely stunning. My Mother had a similar XJ many years ago in light blue and to this day still says it is one of the nicest driving cars she has ever owned. Keep up the fantastic videos!

[@danr1920]

Rented one in Hawaii years ago for a day. Awesome car. Just so much style both inside and out.

[@darrianwilson6545]

Just a proper car that deserves to be in the hands of an enthusiast.

[@NorgieGeordie]

Your missus/future missuses will defo be expecting great things given your track record of overspending 😂

[@johnatherton71]

Wait he’s not fruity?

[@eoinoconnell185]

@@johnatherton71 Disappointed ?

[@johnatherton71]

@@eoinoconnell185 not particularly, just an observation

[@davemitchell8756]

You saved it Mat!, I wondered if you’d been successful. Can’t wait to see the old girl painted. I remember it when it was new. The engine has had a really easy life and any corrosion is from the years standing 👍👍👍

[@donaldtucker4914]

Nobody round my way gets a spray gun out for less than about £650 a panel. Unfortunately, that'd make it another £1500 or so in the body shop so it's knocking on the door of 6k all in, which is, sadly, a bit more than anyone is likely to pay for a 3.2 xj. Handsome things though. Glad to see it saved. Good luck!

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

Where do you live?! I got had to get 2 wings painted for one of my old Volvos, went to a few different places and all pretty much wanted £150 a wing.

[@c11yan]

£650 a panel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willmears1111]

4,995. Nothing else even comes close in sheer class and looks. Loved my XJ in Westminster Blue. It was like floating on a cloud when driven.

[@Andy-From-England]

Be honest Matt I don't think you lost the plot 😊I really do understand I seen loads of classics on road at weekend it puts a smile on your face 😊

[@alextoft9199]

That is a thing of beauty. I hate leaving cars sitting. I almost killed my old Fabia by doing that and putting it off like you do. I always tell people it's the worse thing you can do. Please update us and do a drive is this so we can hear that glorious big cat purrr. The same key as my accient Fiesta is true cost cutting.

[@fgeiger41]

Beautiful cars. I was so close to getting one in my youth and figured it would be too much to maintain. I just noticed that the control layout for the trip information is actually in the shape of a paw!

[@davidbillberg2203]

Looks mint 👌

[@timbutton4990]

Polo Mint?

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@timbutton4990 yes

[@gary2632]

Had the Daimler version of this - totally impossible to have road rage in it. Wafted along in it smiling from ear to ear. 👍

[@jamieelsayed608]

£500… surely this has to be a lemon

[@Barbarapape]

Jaguars can be if you buy a money pit. I know from experience !

[@williamegler8771]

Whether it is £500 or £50,000 it is a Jaguar so of course it is a lemon.

[@johnatherton71]

@@williamegler8771almost as much as those German sheds

[@williamegler8771]

​@johnatherton71 But the difference is that German cars sell in huge numbers and the companies that produce them are independent and profitable! Those German sheds as you call them actually have a much higher owner retention than anything JLR makes so apparently they must be satisfying their owners well enough for them to buy another one. Six of the top ten selling vehicles in the UK are German marques or designs.

[@Barbarapape]

@@williamegler8771 They used to be until the accoutants took over. Now the reliabilty is average at best with far too many plastic parts waiting to fail. No luxury cars are cheap to own, you just have to pick the right model and keep your fingers crossed.

[@garymartin557]

My late brother had one. Lovely things.

[@ZZR1200ZX]

A £5k Classic Car for the price of an electric bike. Bargain.

[@stevezodiac575]

G'day from WA! As soon as I saw the title I thought 'hello, here we go'! But I agree, it's just too nice a car to let it go so well done for investing in it, although 14 months and not finished - didn't even clean the moss of it?! Must be a record! I'm looking forward to the update - please do one. I'm sure it will be a beauty when its finished. Well done Matt! You're a gem!

[@PB200559]

Jagggggg!

[@judgementalTX]

You can see from my avatar that I'm a Jag guy. I admire your enthusiasm and abvious soft spot for them. I think you might get 4k on a good day for it if you get it looking spangly and get the leather sorted on the driver's seat. Beyond that is a stretch IMO. Keep the coach line, even faded. They need it. It's the LWB version if you didn't know that yet. Good luck!

[@shennmack]

Well done Matt for saving a great old car

[@tonyb1184]

I personally think the Jag is a beautiful motor. It's timeless imo. The money it owes you before paint is kinda eye-watering but nothing with a Jaguar is cheap. When Jimmy has worked his magic I'd love to see the finished car

[@hairymonster2000]

Now that's class, last of the real Jaguars. Definitely worth whatever it costs. Quality isn't cheap, cheap isn't quality.

[@Diabeeetus1]

Stunning! Make it 100% and go for a collector.

[@rogergowers4415]

Another teaser Matt....what a beaut...I think you're going to need a bigger garage. Ok you're in for 3.5 k so far, but there's still money in this one. Let us all know how it goes please. In fact...I'm sure there's a few of us out here who'd appreciate the occasional 'update ' video to let us know the successes...you've shown us what you had to scrap, so perhaps the celebratory side would be good. Thanks as usual. Cheers Roj

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Good video Matt 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@catafalque3634]

Well done Matt!!! I have exactly the same car but in dark green and with a slightly different telephone. Mine is in superb condition and is amazing to drive. I adore its looks and it’s admired by everyone that sees it. The 4.0 V8 really goes when you put your foot down, and what a noise! Bottom of the depreciation curve, getting rarer in good nick and a sound investment imho.

[@JMc.D]

This has to be your winter wafter this year Matt

[@chriswilkes4350]

It's a beautiful car well worth saving.

[@MilesGeorgeVideos]

I absolutely love these old XJs

[@skimmingstoness]

My dad had a 1996 XJ Sport when I was in grammar school in the early 2000's in black with beige leather.

[@lukemallory7832]

I would rather watch a series about this car than a video about a Nissan Juke..!

[@genghiskhan8148]

20 year old luxury car culture is the connoiseurs dream

[@dcarbs2979]

I bought a number of 20-year old luxury cars over the years: XJ6, S-Type, Granada limousine, not sure if a Rover 75 counts as luxury. Under £8k for all 4 combined. Great bargain drives.

[@marcp108]

I really like it- absolute style - a statesman's car. Your spend is still reasonable. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

[@kenmoz]

It is a thing of beauty.....

[@skodakatie7341]

Thank you for the update Matt, this is a really genuine example, I’m looking forward to seeing it when it’s all finished ❤.

[@lewis72]

14:39 That rear door looks as though it has a few dings in it too !! I used to get to drive these 3.2s quite often in a previous job about 20-odd years ago. The ride quality was immense. There's a section of A road that was made from those concrete slabs that aren't smooth and don't line up exactly to the next concrete slab. In most cars, you could feel the thump-thump-thump as you crossed over them. In the XJ, it was just a distant sound of patter-patter-patter... then you got to boot the V8 round the next roundabout (Five Ways near Mildenhall for reference).

[@darrenwaters7804]

about time you got another old Jag

[@rosemary5531]

Lovely car! Worth the money to preserve her!

[@richmaniow]

The inside looks immaculate now with the headliner done, definitely another contender for the weddings or funeral hire business.

[@MrGearoid65]

What a beautiful sound! Expensive though. A real labour of love. You have brought a classic back to life. 😊

[@benjaminvolant3083]

when you showed us the car and then said "hoping to spend £1,000", I thought to myself "1k is never going to even touch the sides" lol. But it's nice to see cars like these on the channel too.

[@nicklewis2734]

Matt, great job on the Jag… keep going with the updates on this barge.. That's a classic to keep for generations.. I think I'm gonna buy an xj8 soon.. Love these cars..

[@abstractgroove160]

That's a thing of real beauty. Cars like that deserve to be saved. Don't get rid of the stripe whatever you do.

[@roskilltogether]

I owned one of these in seafrost metallic. Loved it! It was a real head turner.

[@jezm1703]

A beautiful car. Keep the coach line, it's part of the car. It deserves to be shown at all Classic Car shows. People will love it and drool over it. If you can't keep it, find someone who will !

[@klackon1]

When I heard you say the MOT had lapsed and it wouldn't actually start, "The Life of Brian - what have the Romans ever done for us?" came to mind. I just knew there was going to be a rather long list to come.

[@tron520]

There are dealers and then there people that have a passion for vehicles, I know which one you are Matt 👌

[@Argiers]

I can completely relate to this. As an Audi RS6 C6 owner, I have spent way more than the car is worth to get it into a condition that I think it deserves, because it makes me happy. New cars leave me cold. Older, interesting ones like this feel alive.

[@2spoons]

My Dad has a XJ8 in pristine condition.... and even he tells me you need the pennies to own one.... tyres alone are more than what you paid... let alone the exhaust - mind you a nice V8 engine is tempting.... great presentation again!

[@MarcP666]

As a kid in the 80's and early 90's we always used to drive past the local Jaguar dealer in Falmouth in my parents yellow mk3 Escort. I always used to wish my dad would one day pull into the Jag dealer and buy an XJ. Never happened. I still want one.

[@RAGNAAAA]

I absolutely love this car!!! This and the sovereign

[@johnibbertson2960]

matt i personally now would keep it , get it pristine and then keep it cuddled up , i love it , and it will be worth money, love it.

[@ashtondimovski7074]

A most beautiful sedan….great car, great engine…but I’m afraid it’ll cost a bit.

[@cjtr83]

Of all the cheap cars you massively overspend on, This should be a keeper. A nice clean budget comfy cruiser that's not trying top hard like so many modern stuff. Get this looking like it deserves and at least use it for a while. Enjoy it whilst they still exist.

[@James_Watson49]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the final complete car! Well worth saving, The J gate is a classic!