That's a beautiful neighbourhood ... well-manicured gardens, no high walls or electric fences, one can actually walk up to a neighbour's front door and ring the door bell.
Lovely car. They have twin fuel tanks because the designer wanted to preserve the low sleek line of the trunk and make the trunk spacious. At the same time he had to site a full size spare wheel underneath, and then there wasn't room for a gas tank. So he used the cavities inside the rear wings. Except there wasn't much room there either so he used both sides to give the car adequate range between fill ups.
I always love these cars I had a 1990 XJ6 Vanden when I was in high school it was super clean and I got a great deal on it I had it maybe two months in an old guy pulled up next to me at a red light and offered to buy it for a couple thousand more than I paid so I saw it because I was always worried of an expensive repair you know the horror stories that you hear, One of my neighbors at the time also had one of the V 12 two doors convertible and he let me take it for a drive by myself when I was probably about 17 and I’ll never forget getting on the highway and stomping on the gas.
My mother had this exact same car and bought it brand new. I inherited it in 1996 and kept it till 2004. By the time I got it all the maintenance issues came down the pike. I must have spent over 10 grand in upkeep and repairs on this car. It lost compression over time and was very slow and underpowered. While the car got noticed on its looks it couldn't deliver on performance. I gave it away as part of a barter with a guy who landscaped my backyard. The car had 138k miles on it.
Good Morning. No doubt this exceptional car sold when first advertised. The engine size is 4.2 litre. The series 3's were fuel injected and this really helped reliability and fuel consumption. Here in England the Van den Plas was only available if purchasing the Daimler version. Maybe the Daimler was not available hence the Jaguar VDP. Happy New Year.
Beautiful car! I had one exactly the same color. Loved it unfortunately had some problems with the engine and had no money to fix it 😪. So I sold it very cheap! I will buy one soon!😎👍
My father had a 1987 Arctic Blue standard XJ6. The car is absolutely gorgeous sir. I Loved that car so much. He sold his 9 years later then bought a 1998 Jaguar XJ8. I had 3 Jaguars. a 2003 S-type R , 2002 X-type and then a 2005 X-type 3.0 liter.
A few interesting minor tidbits regarding this car. The VDP version had better looking seats but the non VDP version had more comfortable seats. The dash gauges on the VDP version are more recessed than the non VDP version. The dual gas tanks have three solenoids to manage them (and they are handed to complicate matters even more) - (left, middle, right). Troubleshooting them can be a challenge. The lights on the dash were already dim from the factory and Jaguar provided a dimmer switch to make them even more dim.
Came here again coz i love them Jags and I love your videos Bill. I find it to be kinda funny if you watch some of your new videos and in contrast this one. You seem so happy in this one hahha, no birds or goats there I guess
This car reminds me of the song called here I go again by Whitesnake! At the very beginning there was a lady doing a cartwheel on this car! It’s for sure pure 80s I love this car! My dream car is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 or XKR! I love the 1998 XJ8 or XJRs
My sister had one of these - it was a beautiful car and parts were VERY expensive. As good looking as they are - it was SLOW as a MB diesel 240D and had the Biggest turning circle of any car or truck I've ever driven or been in - crazy!....very good looking car
Yeah I trust your assertion the engine is known for its reliability (and good it is) when you even admit to not knowing what capacity it is. If you knew how good the engine was you’d know it’s a 4.2.
This is not the first '87 VDP that you had is it? I saw one like this in front of your office. It had the same color and original Kent wheels and not wires like this one and I don't remember it had tinted glasses either. I admired that car for a few min.
The new owner will be fine with his Jag. He just needs to remember to have a mechanic with a truck full of parts follow him whenever he takes his British automobile for a spin.
Well, back in the late '90s I had an XJ6 4.2, same year or a year older, and it was very reliable. Got it very cheap - £700, maybe just over $1,000 now - and the timing chain rattled from the start, but it wasn't alll that intrusive a sound, and it didn't stop the car driving fine. The narrator prattles away but doesn't know the car - you NEVER slam the boot and bonnet lids down the way he did it. That's the way to break the catches! You press them down. Two fuel tanks? Because it's thirsty, lol. Anyhow a lovely car to own, pure therapy to drive. Same applies to the Series 3 XJ12 I later owned. Engine incredibly smooth and quiet, but even thirstier. Parts for those Jags were mostly pretty cheap too back in the day, don't know about now though.
There are current Wag'neers, Benzes and Rovers coming out with straight 6 engines, and I always reply Fantastic! There's never been a bad inline six! #Bill from CuriousCars and AutoHaus of Naples, formerly of AutoEuropa Naples.
Dear Lord, those wire wheels. Are Americans really that devoid of taste? And you do NOT slam the bootlid of an an XJ shut. You lower it in place and press home.
He certainly did ruin the classic design, in my opinion too, but it's said that that's what today's majority seem to want in a car's looks. That makes no sense to me because whenever I'm out in my old Jags or Daimlers (Vanden Plas in the US) people are invariably awed by their beauty. If one's taste is for a certain style of house, furniture, garden, car or whatever, why change the timeless and enduring lines to suit tastes that prefer something modern?
You cannot beat a Jaguar just pure sexiness design and a ride that is unbelievable.
WoW! Thank you for keeping this legacy alive. Miss my dad's XJ6.
No giant tablet bolted to the dash, no exploding shrapnel Takata airbags, and real analog gauges. Nice. Last time I drove one was a 1974 XJ6 in 1979.
That's a beautiful neighbourhood ... well-manicured gardens, no high walls or electric fences, one can actually walk up to a neighbour's front door and ring the door bell.
these are the proper jaguars
Lovely car. They have twin fuel tanks because the designer wanted to preserve the low sleek line of the trunk and make the trunk spacious. At the same time he had to site a full size spare wheel underneath, and then there wasn't room for a gas tank. So he used the cavities inside the rear wings. Except there wasn't much room there either so he used both sides to give the car adequate range between fill ups.
I always love these cars I had a 1990 XJ6 Vanden when I was in high school it was super clean and I got a great deal on it I had it maybe two months in an old guy pulled up next to me at a red light and offered to buy it for a couple thousand more than I paid so I saw it because I was always worried of an expensive repair you know the horror stories that you hear, One of my neighbors at the time also had one of the V 12 two doors convertible and he let me take it for a drive by myself when I was probably about 17 and I’ll never forget getting on the highway and stomping on the gas.
My mother had this exact same car and bought it brand new. I inherited it in 1996 and kept it till 2004. By the time I got it all the maintenance issues came down the pike. I must have spent over 10 grand in upkeep and repairs on this car. It lost compression over time and was very slow and underpowered. While the car got noticed on its looks it couldn't deliver on performance. I gave it away as part of a barter with a guy who landscaped my backyard. The car had 138k miles on it.
Gorgeous Jag!! They have been getting better and better looking over time.
As you say Bill, these Jaguars are indeed beautiful cars. Very nice commentry, you certainly know your Jaguars! I doth my hat to you. 🎩🧐👍
Good Morning. No doubt this exceptional car sold when first advertised. The engine size is 4.2 litre. The series 3's were fuel injected and this really helped reliability and fuel consumption. Here in England the Van den Plas was only available if purchasing the Daimler version. Maybe the Daimler was not available hence the Jaguar VDP. Happy New Year.
Beautiful car! I had one exactly the same color. Loved it unfortunately had some problems with the engine and had no money to fix it 😪. So I sold it very cheap! I will buy one soon!😎👍
Even the bag in the trunk looks classy in a Jag
My father had a 1987 Arctic Blue standard XJ6. The car is absolutely gorgeous sir. I Loved that car so much. He sold his 9 years later then bought a 1998 Jaguar XJ8. I had 3 Jaguars. a 2003 S-type R , 2002 X-type and then a 2005 X-type 3.0 liter.
A few interesting minor tidbits regarding this car. The VDP version had better looking seats but the non VDP version had more comfortable seats. The dash gauges on the VDP version are more recessed than the non VDP version. The dual gas tanks have three solenoids to manage them (and they are handed to complicate matters even more) - (left, middle, right). Troubleshooting them can be a challenge. The lights on the dash were already dim from the factory and Jaguar provided a dimmer switch to make them even more dim.
My cousin had one that she adored. Each year she would have it shipped 300 miles to a dealer for it's annuals.
I love this car is soo gorgeous looking!!! Im glad you even mentioned Whitesnake and Tawnya Kitaen!!!! That’s is just cool!
Came here again coz i love them Jags and I love your videos Bill. I find it to be kinda funny if you watch some of your new videos and in contrast this one. You seem so happy in this one hahha, no birds or goats there I guess
This car reminds me of the song called here I go again by Whitesnake! At the very beginning there was a lady doing a cartwheel on this car! It’s for sure pure 80s I love this car! My dream car is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 or XKR! I love the 1998 XJ8 or XJRs
My sister had one of these - it was a beautiful car and parts were VERY expensive. As good looking as they are - it was SLOW as a MB diesel 240D and had the Biggest turning circle of any car or truck I've ever driven or been in - crazy!....very good looking car
Why 1 fuel tank? Because it has 2... Damnit! :D
It's two
Love these cars..classic!
Beautiful car
2:00 "well is because it's got two... Deam it!"😂
XJ40 is my Favorite.
Excellent video! Great presentation
I drove one some yrs ago. It is classic
Just got one ☝️ but I have to fix the interior and exterior
i like watchi g your vids if their sold or not its nice to see someone that enjoys cars as much as i do
Please tell me what this gorgeous music is I need to know ! , gorgeous jag too
Yeah I trust your assertion the engine is known for its reliability (and good it is) when you even admit to not knowing what capacity it is. If you knew how good the engine was you’d know it’s a 4.2.
So...how much?
This is not the first '87 VDP that you had is it? I saw one like this in front of your office. It had the same color and original Kent wheels and not wires like this one and I don't remember it had tinted glasses either. I admired that car for a few min.
The new owner will be fine with his Jag. He just needs to remember to have a mechanic with a truck full of parts follow him whenever he takes his British automobile for a spin.
Well, back in the late '90s I had an XJ6 4.2, same year or a year older, and it was very reliable. Got it very cheap - £700, maybe just over $1,000 now - and the timing chain rattled from the start, but it wasn't alll that intrusive a sound, and it didn't stop the car driving fine. The narrator prattles away but doesn't know the car - you NEVER slam the boot and bonnet lids down the way he did it. That's the way to break the catches! You press them down. Two fuel tanks? Because it's thirsty, lol. Anyhow a lovely car to own, pure therapy to drive. Same applies to the Series 3 XJ12 I later owned. Engine incredibly smooth and quiet, but even thirstier. Parts for those Jags were mostly pretty cheap too back in the day, don't know about now though.
Love everything but the wire wheels and (gasp) whitewall tires..
How much gas does each tank hold how many gallons or liters always wondered
Bohemia Lite 11 gallons each side.....
Anyone know where I can buy those nice jaguar mats? Been searching for my vanden plas forever! Please lmk if you can would be so appreciated!
what did it sell for? I don't see a price.
Love Jags XJ6... but gt86 5:57 I love most.
4.2 Liters I think.
There are current Wag'neers, Benzes and Rovers coming out with straight 6 engines, and I always reply Fantastic! There's never been a bad inline six!
#Bill from CuriousCars and AutoHaus of Naples, formerly of AutoEuropa Naples.
The New Age Meditation Music does not work. Otherwise great video as usual.
'87. Last of the series 3.
no they were built to 94 i believe as some customers didn;t like the replacement
what is up with the bumpers in the US?
MrThomas for crash safety the mercedes sl had similer bumpers
gorgeoussssssss
اجمل سيارة بتاريخ اعشقها
WHAT IS THE SELLING PRICE
This jag is for men and not for boys
i want to buy 1.
Beautiful car apart from the wheels.
Uncle Jane welcome to the 80s
The wheels are not original and in fact Jaguar advised owners not to fit spoke wheels which the company considered unsuitable for the heavy car.
I love the wheels
O.k. what did you do with Bill?
4.2 liters
Where are the picnic tables? This is no Vanden Plas
They came later...early Vanden Plas cars did not have the picnic tables...and neither do the 2004 models, for that matter!
@@murphman76 well some 2004s had them but it was optional
Such a beautiful car and criminal they used a three speed auto in a full sized luxary car.
I had one
Beautiful 😘😘😘
i think thats a 4 litre but dont hold me to it i didnt do my research before hand, then i switched off
Those wheels and those whitewalls are atrocities. Crimes against taste.
Knew you were a rocker Bill...haaa
Bill sounds different. lol
It dont pick up the speed fast. Its a car for people that dont like speed but smooth drive....fo em stoners
Dear Lord, those wire wheels. Are Americans really that devoid of taste?
And you do NOT slam the bootlid of an an XJ shut. You lower it in place and press home.
Man I love jags, unfortunately Ian callum ruined the classic European style of jaguar
He certainly did ruin the classic design, in my opinion too, but it's said that that's what today's majority seem to want in a car's looks. That makes no sense to me because whenever I'm out in my old Jags or Daimlers (Vanden Plas in the US) people are invariably awed by their beauty. If one's taste is for a certain style of house, furniture, garden, car or whatever, why change the timeless and enduring lines to suit tastes that prefer something modern?
멋진 차. 그런데 한국으로 수입하는 것은 불법이다. 매우 안타깝다. 왜 수입금지???
Not digging the background music. Not needed. Lol.
put a toyota straight six in there and you have a perfect car!