Classic British cars

[Keeper!]

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When did Capri's start having air bags?

 

[Tuearts right boot]

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I'd like to see that with the top down.

 

[pride in battle]

About to pull the trigger on another XK8. Won't take less than 7k but it looks in very good nick.

Also just found a 71 dodge ram. It's not for sale yet but I'm working on the bloke!

Love the XK8, had one from new, 20 odd years ago, not had one for about 15 years, looking again, what are the things to look out for ? Timing belts etc ?

 

[hilts]

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Thank god for that

 

[BimboBob]

Love the XK8, had one from new, 20 odd years ago, not had one for about 15 years, looking again, what are the things to look out for ? Timing belts etc ?

It's a later model so Jaguar updated a lot of the stuff like tensioners. Floor pan and wheel arches are the main problem to check. This one drives well, no wallowing etc etc, gearbox is fine, 2 fobs and keys, Jaguar approved tires etc etc. Interior is lovely. I think hes also done the cooling system. The bloke used to restore classic cars for a living so he knows what is what.

 

[pride in battle]

It's a later model so Jaguar updated a lot of the stuff like tensioners. Floor pan and wheel arches are the main problem to check. This one drives well, no wallowing etc etc, gearbox is fine, 2 fobs and keys, Jaguar approved tires etc etc. Interior is lovely. I think hes also done the cooling system. The bloke used to restore classic cars for a living so he knows what is what.

So what year would you recommend to buy ie later models...thanks

 

[He’stheleftbackremember]

I think the XK8 is the nicest Jag they’ve done, I prefer it to the shape that replaced it.

 

[Metal Biker]

Always liked the MGB.

Probably dog shit mechanically, but still a beaut to look at.

 

[daveoswald]

Cars are not a big thing for me but recently i saw a Aston Martin 177 what a thing of beauty.

 

[BimboBob]

So what year would you recommend to buy ie later models...thanks

They updated it in 2000 but in 2003 they did another update, interior and a few bits. So late 2003 versions onwards. 4 litre is fine, though there are 4.2L non supercharged ones which are a bit more expensive.

Also depends on your usage/ soft top or not/ etc etc.

The one I'm discussion about is a 2003 coupe. With bits done/ checked etc etc. Will use it as a daily runner, much like others I've had. Never had a problem apart from the battery weirdly.

Hope this helps.

Might go for the dodge pick up though, depends on how it runs/ sounds. Not fussed on the looks as it's supposed to be a bit knackered looking.