Effortless power - the Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE - Driven

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  • Oddly, the Jaguar XJ-S achieved its strongest sales 14 years after launch. This 1987 50,000-mile example, provided by bit.ly/BiddingC... is a fine example to show what makes these cars so good. Visit the website to see Live Auctions and perhaps have a bid!
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Комментарии • 373

  • @evo5dave
    @evo5dave Год назад +4

    These things age so gracefully. A beauty!

  • @theirishvideos
    @theirishvideos Год назад +21

    The Jaguar v12 engine was one of the finest power trains ever produced.

    • @woodyy1234
      @woodyy1234 Год назад +1

      Is the engine good ?

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo Год назад +2

      @@woodyy1234 " "Is the engine good ?" Seconded! Is it better go for one of the last of the Jaguar XJ12 or a V12 Toyota Century for a V12 saloon?

    • @dantheman1998
      @dantheman1998 Год назад +2

      The Jaguar V12 was basically a race engine tuned to the street. It was developed in the 60s so it's basically 60s race engine tech that made it great but also was the source of it's problems later on such as emissions. Then it got hampered more with crappy electronics.

  • @bondbug73
    @bondbug73 Год назад +5

    A friend of mine once owned a 80's V12. Gorgeous car. The long bonnet view. The low down ride comfort and air-conditioning was supreme. I remember the digital trip computer.

  • @whitemoor66
    @whitemoor66 Год назад +51

    Wow Ian you are really spoiling us recently. First the V6 Capri and now this. Absolutely love these and I'm one of the minority who actually preferred the styling of this to the E type, and I still do! Fabulous engine, gorgeous exterior and beautiful interior.

    • @RichieRouge206
      @RichieRouge206 Год назад +4

      I agree - I prefer these to the E-Type too

    • @dungareesareforfools
      @dungareesareforfools Год назад +4

      Same here! I never cared for the E-Type, but I quite fancy one of these. Much better value for money too.

    • @ic08jy700
      @ic08jy700 Год назад +1

      I'm with you on the styling. Never loved the E type I'm afraid.

    • @FComies
      @FComies Год назад +2

      Fully with everyone else here on this. Truly stunning

    • @Schlipperschlopper
      @Schlipperschlopper 10 месяцев назад +1

      I would compare the rear design to the Ford Capri MK1 Coupe and Tatra 613!

  • @stevenwhalley2522
    @stevenwhalley2522 Год назад +22

    I’ll never forget these cars after spending a Saturday morning fitting a oil cooler on one then taking it on a test drive , I got my first 3 points 45 in a 30 I wasn’t even trying it was just ticking over

    • @johnmiller4973
      @johnmiller4973 Год назад +4

      That's the ethereal smoothness of the Jaguar V12 for you

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS Год назад +9

    Excellent, worth it for the headlamp wipers alone!

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 Год назад +3

    There's something about this kind of car. I really like the green XJC from Harry's Garage.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 Год назад +8

    While I loved the E-Type (I've yet to meet anyone who didn't). The XJ-S when released although a great car never quite got the recognition that it deserved. It was however a very elegant and classy car. As a kid I loved the buttresses along with such a smooth profile but it was still a long car. It was also the car that was used in the TV series Return of the Saint with the actor Ian Ogilvy in the title role in the 70's. Somewhere I still have a model of that. It's great to see one of these beautiful cars out on the lanes. Many thanks for sharing, it brings back so many memories of yester decade.

    • @baggierols73
      @baggierols73 Год назад

      That Corgi brings back some memories. Did you have a Kogak and Starsky & Hutch cars too? Lol

  • @TTXuk
    @TTXuk Год назад +6

    Great video! I own a 1995 XJS 4.0 Celebration Coupe with 191k on the clock, absolutely love it. 28 MPG is the best I've ever got, normally around 23-24.

    • @HubNut
      @HubNut  Год назад +3

      Those 4-litres seem to go on forever!

  • @tonys1636
    @tonys1636 Год назад +3

    Had a boss who changed his V12 E Type for one. I did not like it as much but still took me over half an hour to go to the petrol station and back that was only half a mile away (10 or so miles added) when he told me to go fill her up or enjoy the drive across London to H.R. Owen for her be serviced. Just glad I wasn't paying the bill.

  • @Bumper3D
    @Bumper3D Год назад +13

    These older Jaguars something I would really like to experience first hand. Unfortunately they are super rare where I live so chances are pretty slim. The V12 sounds really creamy and I just love smooth torquey engines that don't make a fuss of themselves. As a Citroën guy I'd really love to experience the suspension in a large old Jag as I've heard mostly good things about them. Thank you for an excellent review once again!

    • @alan-
      @alan- Год назад +10

      In 2010, I did 120 miles in one and got through £70 in petrol. Maybe think about getting a private jet instead to save on running costs.

    • @Treviscoe
      @Treviscoe Год назад +1

      @@alan- LOL you're right, that's the trouble with these.

  • @tedburnard841
    @tedburnard841 Год назад +2

    Brings back memories when a mate had one new back in 1979. He let me drive it from Pt Augusta to Whyalla (South Australia) and said to me to give it sh*t. Got it up to 240kmh and it just glued itself to the road. It felt like my Alfa at 100kmh. Remarkable car.

  • @neilrose8618
    @neilrose8618 Год назад +13

    They were a fabulouse car Ian my friend had one was absolutly great to be driven in , i thought my old granada was smooth it was blown away the surge of power was always a good feeling not harsh just you felt that there was a awful lot more awaiting to be unleashed . Exellent as usual , hope you are all well in gods country ,Neil

  • @discoray6644
    @discoray6644 Год назад +14

    I had one of these many years ago and I've regretted selling it every day since it went, it really was my pride and joy. They will easily exceed 70mph in first, about 130 mph in second and who knows what it would have done in top, you just have to use the automatic gearbox manually to get the engine really singing otherwise it would change up too early for any real performance, it was usually driven very sedately averaging 11 mpg but every now and then I would have some fun with it and surprise a few people. I wish I could find out where it is now, if anyone knows let me know (A848 SVW).

    • @workonesabs
      @workonesabs Год назад +8

      Checking on DVLA, not been taxed/ MOT'd since 2010.

  • @wanderingorganist
    @wanderingorganist Год назад +2

    Absolutely adore the pantograph headlight wipers. Finally, I understand your enthusiasm!

  • @B41DY
    @B41DY Год назад +4

    My car today has passed the 50,000 mile mark and it's a 2014 Skoda Fabia Estate

    • @bentullett6068
      @bentullett6068 Год назад

      It should reach 74,000 miles my 2013 SEAT Ibiza has gone over that milage and no troubles major problems only the common front spring failure (now replaced)and creaky anti roll bar bushes (common on all VW group cars including my brothers Skoda Fabia).

  • @williamross2579
    @williamross2579 Год назад +3

    Love the XJS... Had the Corgi TWR Bathurst toy car when I was a Kid, Tom Walkinshaw doing that Hell for leather qualifying lap in 85(?) up the mountain shutting the Australians up... with that V12 screaming... Great times

  • @Levenstone132
    @Levenstone132 Год назад +1

    My uncle had an XJS in Denver. He complained that nobody knew how to work on them and it didn't like being a mile above sea level. I never asked him about snow chains!

  • @TheOracle65
    @TheOracle65 Год назад +9

    Lovely to see an XJ-S V12 in great condition, my uncle had one for a while it had effortless wafting ability both around town or on the motorway. Thanks for mixing up the test drives Ian, love the true HubNut base models but introducing some rare 70’s/80’s sports coupes recently is very welcome!

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 Год назад +2

    Very nice, I never knew that about the handbrake just assumed it pulled on.

  • @jonnycando
    @jonnycando Год назад +3

    When I was a kid this was the one you lusted after…in the US anyway…so modern compared to the others. At the age I am now I’d be happy with a Daimler Double Six….ya know gotta be different!

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper Год назад +1

    Just got a 1990 V12 convertible, left hand drive (euro spec, not US) in fire engine red with magnolia leather and black softtop from Munich, former spanish car from Ibiza belonged to Otto Kern (well known fashion designer of the 1980s and 90s), previous owner was an older architect in Munich had problems with the electronics...got the car non running for 7 Grand in rustless very good condition 98.000 KM from new. Will redo the engine harness of the V12 (and strange ignition made by Magneti Marelli) and enjoy the car next year, (I am electronics engineer). I would love to see a convertible (pre facelift) review!

  • @Garffey
    @Garffey Год назад +1

    That's lovely Ian....Cheers, I remember a boss of mine had the V12 in silver many years ago and he took me down the M62 at an indicated 150 and it just felt like about 80 at the time!....Then moaned abut it costing £520 to service !

  • @leeallen1407
    @leeallen1407 Год назад +2

    As a Jag man and owning a 3.0 S type that replaced my w202...an XJ-S and XJ6 and XJ40 are on my bucket list of cars to own

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 Год назад +5

    Wonderful example, back in the day a brand new V12 HSE used to park outside my house regularly and I was always fascinated how low slung it was. How many cars have their biggest sales 14 years after launch I wonder.

  • @blackpool321
    @blackpool321 Год назад +2

    " pantograph headlamps wipers , these are what dreams are made of" I spat my cup of tea out .

  • @martinpearson4639
    @martinpearson4639 Год назад +4

    Single figure fuel consumption but a very silky smooth engine that takes away the pain at the pumps ⛽️

  • @danr1920
    @danr1920 Год назад +1

    We rented a 6 cylinder in '96, it was a convertible. Awesome car. Terribly out of style, but full of style. The car had a soul.

  • @johnnorth9355
    @johnnorth9355 Год назад +6

    Oh that V12 was such a brilliant engine (for the times). These days my wallet would weep.

  • @MotionPlays
    @MotionPlays Год назад +1

    The noticeable step-up in production quality here is very welcomed, great review!

  • @Jeffybonbon
    @Jeffybonbon Год назад +1

    I worked for a very rich man in the late 1970s he had an XJS BRM27T and at 17 years of age i was allowed to drive it and i fell in love with Jaguar I always said if i made a few bob i would own and XJS in 2000 i had the money and i purchased an XK8 long story short i am now on my fifth xk my car is an 2014 convertable and i am going to keep this one i am 65 years old and I think the XK will be the last of the great Cats good videp thank you

  • @keeperlit.leterrip7722
    @keeperlit.leterrip7722 Год назад

    I've owned a 1980 and a 1984 in the past. Loved them.

  • @paulreed3716
    @paulreed3716 4 месяца назад

    Had 2 of them and the one you show is the same colour and model of my last one.A truly superb ride.

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Год назад +1

    Another great find and appraisal Mr HubNut. Keep them coming if you can.

  • @busternineshoes
    @busternineshoes Год назад

    I love that the transmission selector looks just like the one on the Raleigh Chopper Mark 2. My first daily driver.

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 Год назад +8

    My all time favourite car! I finally drove one last year - actually the convertible example at the British Car Journey - speed is limited there unfortunately - but the V12 was silky smooth. If the right numbers ever come up, an XJS (Pre HE on GKN alloys) will be near the top of my list!

    • @adams7405
      @adams7405 Год назад

      Definitely the best one,1975 to 1980.

    • @coldhell3580
      @coldhell3580 Год назад +1

      Pre-he are the most unreliable. They were the BL built cars. The majority of the HE’s were built by an independent Jaguar.

    • @Jamiexjs83
      @Jamiexjs83 Год назад +1

      I always preferred the He for some reason. I can't get my head around the big black rubber bumpers.

  • @stevepeach1362
    @stevepeach1362 5 месяцев назад

    Got to drive my Dads HE V12 when he moved town as had no choice but to use my help, I was only 20 and driving it on my own as he drove his XJS towing a trailer well behind me. Took every opportunity when i found a good long piece of straight road to pull over and let the traffic pass the hit the gas! wow it was not a lot of noise but what a launch!

  • @aaronhussain3873
    @aaronhussain3873 Год назад

    Superb example. I must tick a V12 Jag off the to-drive bucket list at some point.

  • @tommysmith5479
    @tommysmith5479 Год назад +1

    I always loved its looks.... and still do.

  • @rjdavies1982
    @rjdavies1982 Год назад +10

    Love this! Reminds me of the early 00s when I was a medical student in Cambridge and Dad gave me his basically worthless 1985 XJS V12 HE to drive around in. It was silver with factory spoiler and red leather interior. Same dash and even radio - Clarion - as this car. Also had a factory fit corded carphone! I thought I was the bees knees and sure it helped me impress my then-girlfriend. Because I was a medical student I had the privilege of a parking space so used to just park it outside my college building on Trumpington Street. Those were the days!! Blasting around Cambridgeshire usually with a cig-in-mouth ( should've known better) was fantastic. One cold morning I had to drive it to Addenbrooke's hospital - the trip computer read 2 mpg!!!! Unfortunately it failed an MOT on terminal corrosion and was sold for £300 scrap thereafter. I didn't realise how lucky I was at the time!!!

  • @JPoulAndersson
    @JPoulAndersson Год назад

    The XJS is a great looking car, much underrated design!

  • @slartybartfarst9737
    @slartybartfarst9737 Месяц назад

    I ran a bright red / cream interior 5.3 for over 40,000 miles, what a machine. It helped that I worked in the Jag engine plant and those V12s on full chat on the dyno just sung. When I heard another kind of howel I thought I want one! The XJS was replaced by a British racing green supercharged 4litre XJR saloon......both cars floated over our crap roads and went like stink.......fuel consumption? Erm !

  • @coldhell3580
    @coldhell3580 Год назад

    I have a V12 XJ-s. I love it. People always try to compare it to the e-type, which is silly. It wasn’t meant to be an e-type replacement. The e-type is a sports car, this is a Grand Tourer. In the 1970’s manufacturers thought that the sports car had had its day and that the Grand Tourer was the future. Jaguar released this, Porsche released the 928 (they were even going to drop the 911), BMW produced the 6 series, etc. As a GT these Jags are wonderful. Smooth, powerful, lovely interior and surprisingly decent handling.

  • @brayworthpark5542
    @brayworthpark5542 Год назад

    I have a 1989 V12 Convertible - it is a joy to drive in the summer, but they must be well maintained and used. Anyone thinking of buying an XJS - go for it, there is good club support and parts are easily available. Just don't worry about fuel consumption!

  • @vernongoodey5096
    @vernongoodey5096 Год назад

    Excellent report owned a V12 British Racing Green XJS ROP 99Y for many years 137mph on A34 going to 1990 World sportscar race at Silverstone. This was the reason for the sales boost in the 1980s. TWR XJS world saloon car champion 1984. Then with the same V12 engine won the LeMans and Daytona 24hr races in 1988 & 1990. Raced on Sundays, then buy one on Monday. If only Jaguar still raced at LeMans which every owner wants.

  • @pizzalover3
    @pizzalover3 Год назад +1

    Cracking review, thanks. Nothing rides and drives like a Jag.

  • @siriax1691
    @siriax1691 Год назад +2

    Oh I have waited for this. HubNut does V12. Admit it Ian you'd love this on the fleet.

  • @davidking9707
    @davidking9707 Год назад

    A wonderful car. My friend has a 1990 XJ RS and it is brilliant, the road holding is magnifisant.

  • @pickering746
    @pickering746 Год назад +3

    Love the sound of a V12 on startup 👌 Now that’s a car to cover distance in 😎

    • @biglads4tw
      @biglads4tw Год назад +2

      About 200 miles before you have to fill up

  • @robsawalker
    @robsawalker Год назад +2

    A blonde yummy mummy down our road had a bright red one back in the late 70s and I thought it looked fantastic. I loved the original alloys and rear lights as well as the buttresses. And of course Ian Ogilvy had one in The Return of the Saint! I would still like to own one one day maybe.

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Год назад +2

    Excellent review Ian

  • @RikAindow
    @RikAindow Год назад +4

    Great video Ian. I also think you did well with the sponsorship, it was in keeping with the video, relevant to the channel and not too OTT like some of the other channels do. :)

    • @TheAllyMor
      @TheAllyMor Год назад +2

      Car Vertical!!

    • @RikAindow
      @RikAindow Год назад +2

      @Ally Morrison yes, sick to death of hearing about them on some of the other channels I follow!

  • @Tony1975uk
    @Tony1975uk Год назад

    Absolutely gorgeous cars. I grew up with these and the Lotus Esprit as the coolest cars. If I could afford it now I'd definitely want one of each!

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Год назад +2

    A beautiful looking car, sounds amazing and those headlamp wipers.....

  • @carlreading9916
    @carlreading9916 Год назад +1

    Nice. Driving a V12 XJ-S in a TWC hoodie.

  • @fryingtonight98
    @fryingtonight98 Год назад

    We were spoilt in the 1970s and 80s for styling. Wow what a car .

  • @Boating_David
    @Boating_David Год назад +3

    Gosh that's quiet inside!

  • @brianmccullough8673
    @brianmccullough8673 Год назад +2

    Thanks for great review of a really beautiful marque and ' grace and pace ' so aptly illustrated in your review ! The big cats work ! !
    As a VW enthusiast ( had a 97 xj6 😁 for a couple of yrs ) nice to see the XJS parked in front of beetle !
    Happy motoring

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu Год назад

    This is a very handsome car that is still stylish today. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @allanriches9381
    @allanriches9381 Год назад

    One of my favourite cars of all times, and my wife favourite car as well. We have had two XJS V12 and both have been awesome cars. Grace, Pace, Space. Lovely cars.

  • @nigelh4617
    @nigelh4617 Год назад +1

    I've always liked these, particularly the original style ones. In white, preferably.

  • @mikes747
    @mikes747 Год назад

    My friends uncle had a new one of these when I was a kid in the 80's. He used to take me and my friend out in it and we felt so posh!

  • @BITTYBOY121
    @BITTYBOY121 Год назад +1

    Back in 2003 I almost went after a 1996 P reg XJS 6.0 V12 but ended up buying an 1999 V reg E39 540i 4.4 BMW instead due to it having more room in the back and Sat Nav. After seeing this now, I wish I had bought the Jag ! (they were both £21k at the time) - Owning the BMW was a nightmare ! with all sorts of expensive repairs 😞

  • @landiemark
    @landiemark Год назад +2

    Great video - my dad had a succession of these - all V12s starting in 1983, another in 1984, 1987 - all coupes - and finally a last of the pre facelift convertibles in 1991 which he kept for 15 years. The wipers on the convertible parked on the passenger side. 👌 The convertible had the horrible fat steering wheel - I much prefer the slimmer traditional two spoke wheel and slim stalks.

  • @hectorrivera2785
    @hectorrivera2785 5 месяцев назад

    Its amazing how low they are, kts not even chest height, is amazingly low. Beautiful car.

  • @notsohairybiker
    @notsohairybiker Год назад +4

    I was never a fan of the XJ-S, my brother owned one and had lots of issues with it. Mostly rotting away of the front subframe. Also, as a replacement for the E type, no no no. I thought that the XK8/R was a much better replacement for the E type. So much so that I now have one from 1997. It has a long bonnet, it has amazing curves when you look in the side mirrors down the length of the car, it feels like a first class ride on the Eurostar. The dash is dated like most of the interior but it smells like a Jag and it handles like a much smaller sports car on rails. Next time you come up to the midlands for a pre show valet you can drive it!

  • @markmoore2625
    @markmoore2625 Год назад

    I think the XJS has aged very well. It still looks a very elegant design. That V12 makes a great throaty noise when revved, shame about the excessive thirst.

  • @kevinwhelan8126
    @kevinwhelan8126 Год назад

    There are three constants in this world - death, taxes and Hubnut’s passion for wipers, be they windscreen, rear or headlamp lol!

  • @Dan_druft
    @Dan_druft Год назад

    I remember driving one of these back down the M25 for a mate and it was only Firring on 11 cylinders but you would never know it was super smooth back in 1985.

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 Год назад +2

    Always enjoy the car review videos on the channel keep up the good work 👍👍👍

  • @waynetetley584
    @waynetetley584 Год назад +1

    Love the headlamp wipers 😊👍

  • @stevejelly3161
    @stevejelly3161 Год назад

    Ian you make every car interesting !!!!
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    THE XJS is a "dream car" !!!!!!
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    Many Thanks mate 🙂

  • @nigelboothman6653
    @nigelboothman6653 10 месяцев назад

    Just catching up with a bit of the Hubnut back catalogue, Ian - really enjoyed this one and glad to see you checked your eyesight by driving to Barnard Castle. If you're ever coming to Scotland get in touch - plenty of cars to try up here!

    • @HubNut
      @HubNut  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. Is that THE Nigel Boothman?

    • @nigelboothman6653
      @nigelboothman6653 10 месяцев назад

      I once found another one who sells brake pipes in Wellingborough, but yeah, it's me. I should be working but you know how it goes...

  • @jensenhealey907efi
    @jensenhealey907efi Год назад +1

    Ian, you should really see if you can drive a V12 XJS with a manual transmission. That three speed GM automatic really sucks the excitement out of the V12 cars. The V12 is an oversquare engine (bore larger than stroke) and really develops it's power at higher rpms but as you noticed in your short drive, the GM three speed transmission rarely lets the engine get above 3500rpm. Once a V12 has a manual transmission behind it, the car is totally transformed. Much more sporty and exciting to drive.

  • @ki2791
    @ki2791 Год назад

    The shot at the end there with the wiper action reminded me of the GSA, headlights and grille etc

  • @TheAllyMor
    @TheAllyMor Год назад +1

    Classic Hubnut - thanks Ian. That's a beautiful car. Wonder what it will fetch.

  • @alzdeane
    @alzdeane Год назад

    I bought an '84 V12 XJS when I was 21 in 1997, ran it for a few years, garaged it when the rust set in with plans to restore it, then the values dropped to nothing in the late 2000's, so stripped it and scrapped it. My biggest motoring regret ever, should have kept it, they are worth £lots now. I bought a project XKR a few years ago, but i'd still love another XJS!

  • @daniellee9015
    @daniellee9015 Год назад +6

    Absolutely brilliant video Ian ❤️ 👍 what a beautiful car sounded like a aeroplane that v12 fantastic sound who needs a radio brilliant

    • @tonys1636
      @tonys1636 Год назад +1

      They sound a lot like a RR Merlin when run on a bench (or in situ) sans exhaust.

  • @TMxl-w5t
    @TMxl-w5t Год назад +1

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, just absolutely gorgeous, if only funds allowed 👌👌

  • @Thecrazyvaclav
    @Thecrazyvaclav Год назад +1

    Saw one the other day, it’s looked epic, compared to all the other stuff on the car park

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 11 месяцев назад

    I guess it is my age at the time the XJ-S was first there, but I might love it even more than the E-Type. Both beautiful cars!

  • @billyjo1148
    @billyjo1148 Год назад

    You really do relay an excellent impression of the car

  • @and3583
    @and3583 Год назад

    Unmistakable touch of Citroën DS about the grille/headlamp continuum there!

  • @CaptainRambunctious
    @CaptainRambunctious Год назад

    Loved this video. Very informative! Thank you.

  • @chrisstoddard1144
    @chrisstoddard1144 Год назад

    That's a crazy wide angle lens you're using. Makes the car look like a cartoon car.

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 Год назад +1

    Magnificent automobiles. Great review, too, Ian. I remember when you could still buy them new. The Volvo dealer we bought our 81 245 from also sold Jaguars. The May Heads on the V12 were made much of because of the improved fuel economy. Waiting for the Volvo to get out of the service department gave me plenty of time to drool over what always struck me as the epitome of Jaguar Grace and Space with the Pace very much implied. I wanted one then and I want one now, although I think I would be more inclined to find a 6 cylinder drop head with the manual gearbox. They did make some. I can dream.

  • @H4lminator
    @H4lminator Год назад

    A very beautiful car. I think it aged extremely well. It looks almost modern now! I also really like the back lights.

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett6068 Год назад +2

    Fantastic looking car. Its even better in the shooting brake variant which there aren't many of, I think I have only seen two, one in the UK and one in the only car museum on the island of Malta.

  • @drd6416
    @drd6416 19 дней назад

    I once was told about a chap who destroyed the rear brakes because he couldn't fathom the handbrake and took off down the m1 ton up (way before speed was a problem) smoke started billowing from the rear wheels....said the performance was still there
    ....and yes, he bought it.....

  • @chriswalford9228
    @chriswalford9228 Год назад +1

    Massive wheel arch intrusion from the gearbox, good job you only need one leg and one foot to drive it then

    • @HubNut
      @HubNut  Год назад

      I've driven a manual, some time ago, and can't recall what that was like. Must have been tight for pedals!

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 Год назад +2

    I strongly remember TWR running 2 XJS-es in Aussie touringcar races. They competed against Holden and Ford but als against bmw 635csi and Volvo 240turbo.
    They sounded glorious but during longer races often suffered from tire issues. Too much power and too heavy is less then optimal.

    • @Andyc351
      @Andyc351 Год назад +2

      Well they won the Silverstone TT , Spa 24 hrs, Bathurst 1000 and the 1984 ETCC so they can't have suffered too badly.

  • @paulbennell3313
    @paulbennell3313 Год назад +1

    I was going to say "50k miles! Where do they come from? If I had one I'd never be out of it!" but then I realised there's always the fuel consumption to consider. Given that these can be on the thirsty side, I guess low mileage often takes care of itself...

  • @johnwinters4201
    @johnwinters4201 Год назад

    Many years ago when I lived in Oxford I knew a chap with one of those. He said the fastest thing on it was the fuel gauge needle.

  • @unclejoe6811
    @unclejoe6811 Год назад

    Ironically I saw an older gentleman driving a convertible version of this today. I always liked these and the later xk8 which are classic car bargains.

  • @ianfrost3529
    @ianfrost3529 Год назад +1

    My dad friend had a TWR one with the 6.0 v12 he might still have it. But he had a few XJS’s over the years mostly the 6 cyl models both 3.6 and 4.0 models One of his was a manual.

  • @Bmwmad1975
    @Bmwmad1975 Год назад

    Great video hope your recovering well Ian.

  • @willswheels283
    @willswheels283 Год назад

    Great review Ian, thanks, lovely car.
    I remember seeing pictures of the XJS in books in school when I was a youngster but I didn’t actually see one “in the metal” until years later sometime in the 2000’s, would love to have a go in one.

  • @ianmontgomery7534
    @ianmontgomery7534 Год назад

    It looks like it is out of another era for a good reason -it is from another era.

  • @v12mike30
    @v12mike30 Год назад +1

    You should try to cadge a drive in a pre-HE XJ-S, the suspension tuning is a little different and with slightly narrower tyres, they have less understeer and are so much fun to steer with the throttle mid corner. I even prefer the ancient Borg-Warner transmission to the GM400, but I may be unique in that. I have owned a series 3 E-Type, a pre-HE XJ-S and an HE.

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff Год назад

    These have really grown on me in recent years, absolutely love them now, would be happy to cruise around in a straight six TBH, looks like that one has a condensation problem in the boot, sadly common in our crappy climate.