An Ipswich newbie

[roymattblack]

Hello there.

 

My name is Roy.

I'm a Jaguar fanatic, previously owned a Silver 3 ltr S Type - gorgeous long-legged cruiser.

 

Currently own a 2001 XK8 and a 2009 XF.

 

The XK8 was Jaguars' publicity car when new and featured in numerous brochures.

It (was) Anthracite grey/black metallic, oatmeal trim with almost every goodie possible fitted.

New Jaguar factory fitted engine 34,000 miles ago.

I've had it 3+ years and it has a lifetime warranty as long as I keep the car - which I intend doing.

 

It was recently wrapped in the Gulf racing team colours and had a brand new set of Raceline black wheels and orange callipers at the same time.

Some will say Aaarrgghhh.....

It get praising comments and admiring looks everywhere I go in it - I love it.

It's a weekend and good-weather car and only does around 500-1000 miles per year.

 

I bought the XF for my wife when I retired 10 months ago.
It's the Premium luxury model, in Emerald Fire green with Barley leather. It has just about all the extra's.

 

I build large scale model Jaguars now as a hobby, and for commission.

Currently completing a 1/8 1954 Le-Mans C Type with full engine detail.

 

BTW..... The model is scratch-built - NOT a kit.

 

Jags - Can't beat 'em.

 

Roy.

 

 

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the club, Roy.

 

All I can say is "WOW!'

 

Trevor will talk to you about Aston Martins.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[knightsmith]

Roy,

 

Excellent ! to be honest I'm not keen on the colour, but each to his own, I'm half Welsh anyhow, so what do I know ?

 

Aston martins are not worth talking about as Jags are the best , and everyone should have one in their retirement .

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

 

P.S. fantastic model by the way, I get really irritated that I can't do anything like that !