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.
@@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.
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
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.
Hi, Matt! I love it that from time to time you treat us with cars like this! I hope you'll make a new video when it's painted and also, I do have some hope of seeing an XJS on this channel! If you buy one tho, please make a 30-40 minutes video out of it! :) Cheers!
I follow your videos. I have a beloved old 98 XJ8, owned for 22 years. My headliner collapsed, I got replacement from Myrtle Ltd. They do a folding headliner replacement. £166.67 +delivery + vat..
Can not wait to see this finished. I'm like you, I couldn't bring myself to scrap that, I'd hate myself forever. The satisfaction of bringing it back and giving it a new lease of life is worth it even if you take a bit of a loss on it. Most people might think you're mad but I'm 100% on your wavelengh with stuff like this.
As a kid in the 90s a local businessman had a Daimler, then an XJ. Very rare in the Netherlands and I absolutely loved it. I've wanted one ever since, but I'm now old enough to know that even if I can afford to own and run it well, I'd rather go on holiday a few more times a year. I'm boring is what I've embraced.
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. 👍🏻
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. 😉
Someone is going to love your massive overspend for years. I can see this sitting in a row of old cars at an exhibition/steam fair type event with people looking all over it, plus doing about 500 miles a year when conditions are perfect. We need to meet the team who brought this car back to life too, explaining what they'd had to do
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
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.
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.
Hey Matt. Are you going to do a video with that Renault Vel Satis in your yard? I used to sell Renault and sold a few of those things in my time. And hid when I saw them come back! I do seem to remember Jay Em On Cars was wanting to drive one. Daft as a box of.... Erm. Well. You know.... Dreadfully unreliable. But nothing else like it and ridiculously comfortable. Particularly those double hinged front seats.
Crazy! When being around certain cars, it is easy to overpowered by a kind of insanity. If the pricetag will be around 5.000 it'll roll out of the shop pretty quick. For small money someone would get a "majestic" car to show off at car shows, as you mention. Promise to make a update video when it's finished.
Love to see this mate, funnily enough ive recently bought an 01 XJ8, 850 quid with 77000 miles, bit more rust than yours as it was daily driven but i plan to restore it and bring it back to the road myself, big project for someone just turning 17 Like myself😀
You are such a breath of fresh air. Almost everyone on UA-cam 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.
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 .
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!
I am looking forward to the next update on this one. I have to agree its probably not going to be a huge profit on this one but its a car that is well worth saving, I mean just look at it!
@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"
You are a hero for saving the car, and even if you don't make any money, you've spent more on cars that should never have been saved. I drove the 4.2 L XJ6 many years ago, and it made me feel like royalty. If I had the space, and my wife wasn't in charge of the purse strings, I would have this off you in a heartbeat.
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 😁🇬🇧❤️
It's good that you've saved it. It's clear that's important to you and hats off for it. I hate scrapping cars and this is one worth saving. Someone will appreciate it, once it's back to full strength. And if you make a little profit along the way it was worth it, ne c'est pas? Winner, winner, I'd say.
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.
Hi Matt i always enjoy your Vids especially when they're about a Jaaag!As a Jag enthusiast (2003 XJ8 4.2 n/a) Thankyou for saving that old girl! I'd say keep it! But that said, young bloke like yourself, an X350 XJR in top nick! It doesn't matter what you've spent on her as long as you can afford it, do your best by the old girl and if you must sell her, get a good price and make sure she goes to a really good home, someone who will love and appreciate the Lady and Cherish her, like I do mine! Good luck mate, a finer thing you couldn't be doing! 👍🇳🇿
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 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?
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.
Keep it Matt, good old Jaguars are hard to come by. I’d love it as for me it’s the lines and shape. Just beautiful cool cars. When I was a boy I remember seeing these old guys ( old to me 😂) driving by and I used to think “wow he’s famous or loaded. The car has the potential to be amazing again
Matt, from the off, I somehow knew you would end up saying, "I've massively overspent on this one" Howe et, this Jauguar does look good & the interior looks very luxurious. Well done for saving it from the scap yard. 👍👍
There's a spray I found in the US that deals with flakey clear-coat. It's a liquid that seals the lacquer and then drys flat like new. Cheered my old Chevy's paint up a treat in Antigua.
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.
If I was home in the UK I'd be paying you a visit and saying; 'old out yer hand! She is going to be a beauty and well worth saving in my opinion. Nice one.
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!
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).
Old school Jaaaags like this need saving, Sir William Lyons got that profile spot on. Have driven the XJ8 years ago ( my boss used to have me drop him off at York races, get the car for the day and pick him and his pals up in the evening, happy days ). Even the X type I owned was like a 3/4 size XJ. Classic fault with the headlining drop !!. Matt please get the paint done and show us all the result. Cheers.
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! 👍
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 !
@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.
@@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.
It's a beautiful car, can't really complain at the money side of things, please put a video of it all finished I'm sure plenty of us would love to see it. I've had a couple over the years and would have another one if I could find a good one.👍👍👍
These were actually pretty good for reliability back in the day. They came quite close to the top in those customer satisfaction survey things. I've always liked the Ford era Jags. They seem to be the best ones to have.
@@matthewgodwin3050what are you huffing mate? Ford era jags are the worst ones by miles. For reliability it is the new ones that beats the rest, I know the modern looks aren't for the older gents tastes but are very stylish designed by Ian atleast. Loved my XF mark2 so far.
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..
2 ways to make your money back, either use for a wedding car or get into the film industry to supply cars for filming. It's just a thought and, like you said, keeps a classic on the road. High Peak Wedding Cars!
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
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.
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.
The start on the button is just wow! i bet Matt jumped when he saw an XJ8 for 500 quid, this is gonna be Mint after a proper polish, respray and detail! :D Great video and work as always Matt!
Please do another video when its finished. As it has been well looked after by its previous owner and has a full history it is probably worth saving and someone will have the pleasure of driving it for many more miles. I just hope you don't have to sell it at a loss.
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 👍👍👍
Just got my 2005 XK8 headlining replaced by StudioCarsofPreston: £400 cash for Jaguar Enthusiast Club members. Rust is ALWAYS a problem. Mercs & Beemers they're not. I love Jags. Really good to see another one saved from the scrapyard. Good work, Matt 😊
Definitely not lost your mind. This is a classic that will start to appreciate in value soon I feel. It's arguably one of the most handsome Jag shapes but is modern enough to daily drive. I think it looks best without the chrome trim in XJR spec but traditionalists will like the chrome. That's a classy special interior. Nothing modern this side of a Bentley has that feel.
A really genuine car. Please please do an update when it's finished :) You know you will :D
The coach lines look class. One of the most beautiful four door saloons in the world.
It's poised, balanced and regal. A lovely car
I agree still class
The coachline makes it.
Imagine this car with Mercedes running gear. fantastic!
@@andreww2619 God No! they were fantastic .
Please show us the Jag again when it's😮 all complete and ready for sale.
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.
Well you can't
It's a beauty.
The most expensive Jaguars are the cheap ones...
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.
Not true at all. Some of the best buys have been higher mileage no history examples from my experience
Hello buy it on 20th July if for sale then great video Steve cheers
@@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.
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 👍
Mat please keep the coach line it is part of the car history .
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
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.
Sounds like my Aspen Green (2002). Changes from a Dark Green to Blue in sunlight. Think is Mica paint mixture. Aspen Green only for 2002 XJ range.
Fastidiously followed by thicker than an Argos catalogue... this is why we love your channel
True!
Getting to a point where some viewers won't even know what an argos catalogue is!
Younger viewers will have no clue
@@curtisj2165GenZ have no clue, period.
@@chrisomeara5795 G'day from WA! I was just surprised to hear they were thick! The ones I remember were quite slim - circa '76..
Leave the coach line! It’s period correct. Lovely big old bus, as you said perfect for classic car meets etc. 😀👍🏻
Hi, Matt! I love it that from time to time you treat us with cars like this! I hope you'll make a new video when it's painted and also, I do have some hope of seeing an XJS on this channel! If you buy one tho, please make a 30-40 minutes video out of it! :) Cheers!
I follow your videos. I have a beloved old 98 XJ8, owned for 22 years.
My headliner collapsed, I got replacement from Myrtle Ltd. They do a folding headliner replacement. £166.67 +delivery + vat..
That is a really lovely car. You have done the right thing. I am looking forward to seeing the finished car.
Can not wait to see this finished. I'm like you, I couldn't bring myself to scrap that, I'd hate myself forever. The satisfaction of bringing it back and giving it a new lease of life is worth it even if you take a bit of a loss on it. Most people might think you're mad but I'm 100% on your wavelengh with stuff like this.
Of course you're mad, Matt!
That's why we watch.
Great to see another car being saved with a massive overspend!
It deserves a road trip video!
As a kid in the 90s a local businessman had a Daimler, then an XJ. Very rare in the Netherlands and I absolutely loved it. I've wanted one ever since, but I'm now old enough to know that even if I can afford to own and run it well, I'd rather go on holiday a few more times a year. I'm boring is what I've embraced.
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. 👍🏻
ha, I also bought my first XJ8 when I was 23. Now 26, I'm on my third XJ8 but first XJR!
@@SS-uq6wv I had a fleet of Ferraris when I was 9.
@@andrewcarter7503me too. Matchbox, hot wheels and Bburago mostly.
@@SS-uq6wv👏🏻 awesome man!!
@@andrewcarter7503bet they were all 356GT's though! 😅
The V8 sound... only an EV can dream of, and design wise unmatchable.
@13:01 I mean just wow, look at that beauty! A true classic. That Astra, love at first sight.
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. 😉
Someone is going to love your massive overspend for years. I can see this sitting in a row of old cars at an exhibition/steam fair type event with people looking all over it, plus doing about 500 miles a year when conditions are perfect. We need to meet the team who brought this car back to life too, explaining what they'd had to do
It's another classic saved like you have said. Someone would love this once it's finished. I love these videos. ❤
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
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
Nostalgia wins the day.
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.
Love my XJ8 and always nice to see them. Great stuff as always
Lush!
Reminds me of my dear old Dad, he loved these. I don’t think you’re daft shelling out on this at all, a definite future classic.
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.
Oh yeah and also please give us an update when youve finished her! Great stuff!
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!!” 😆
Hey Matt.
Are you going to do a video with that Renault Vel Satis in your yard?
I used to sell Renault and sold a few of those things in my time. And hid when I saw them come back!
I do seem to remember Jay Em On Cars was wanting to drive one.
Daft as a box of.... Erm. Well. You know.... Dreadfully unreliable. But nothing else like it and ridiculously comfortable. Particularly those double hinged front seats.
Oh Matt leave the pinstripe on once it's all shiny and gleaming within the pinstripe the sides will look like a slab
Should be WITHOUT the pinstripe it will look like a slab
Crazy! When being around certain cars, it is easy to overpowered by a kind of insanity. If the pricetag will be around 5.000 it'll roll out of the shop pretty quick. For small money someone would get a "majestic" car to show off at car shows, as you mention. Promise to make a update video when it's finished.
Love to see this mate, funnily enough ive recently bought an 01 XJ8, 850 quid with 77000 miles, bit more rust than yours as it was daily driven but i plan to restore it and bring it back to the road myself, big project for someone just turning 17 Like myself😀
Cool project, I'm just looking at an '02 XJ8 myself which has been out of use for a while
You are such a breath of fresh air. Almost everyone on UA-cam 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.
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 .
Would not want to upset you. But it is what you LOVE and the viewers. No doubt many more to come. Cheers Matt. !
Please do a follow up video. Would love to see the finished product.
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!
You should do some t-shirts with
"I've massively overspent " on them
I am looking forward to the next update on this one. I have to agree its probably not going to be a huge profit on this one but its a car that is well worth saving, I mean just look at it!
Matt. What a story !!! You love it !!! 500 in 2.5k with mechanic. Another one saved.
@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"
Mat you definitely keep on a project and see it threw 👍🏼 well done
did you mean "see it thrown"?
You are a hero for saving the car, and even if you don't make any money, you've spent more on cars that should never have been saved.
I drove the 4.2 L XJ6 many years ago, and it made me feel like royalty.
If I had the space, and my wife wasn't in charge of the purse strings, I would have this off you in a heartbeat.
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 😁🇬🇧❤️
It's good that you've saved it. It's clear that's important to you and hats off for it. I hate scrapping cars and this is one worth saving. Someone will appreciate it, once it's back to full strength. And if you make a little profit along the way it was worth it, ne c'est pas? Winner, winner, I'd say.
It’s worth it for the Star-Tac alone - my mate had one - I was always jealous!
Love it, I know it's a business, but you must get some joy knowing you've kept another car out the scrapyard!
I’m sensing tears at the end BUT, it will be another survivor 👏👏👏
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.
Keep up the great work with this one I do think you’ll get your money back on this one 👍🏾
You’ve gone mad but I applaud your effort. Look forward to seeing it finished …. one day!
Classic car, please leave the pinstripe it looks great.
Hi Matt i always enjoy your Vids especially when they're about a Jaaag!As a Jag enthusiast (2003 XJ8 4.2 n/a) Thankyou for saving that old girl! I'd say keep it! But that said, young bloke like yourself, an X350 XJR in top nick! It doesn't matter what you've spent on her as long as you can afford it, do your best by the old girl and if you must sell her, get a good price and make sure she goes to a really good home, someone who will love and appreciate the Lady and Cherish her, like I do mine! Good luck mate, a finer thing you couldn't be doing! 👍🇳🇿
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....
Make room! Take the Allegro to the tip! 😀
@@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?
I have a very similar XJ6. It is great, but I would be very surprised if anyone paid £5k for one unless an XJR.
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.
amazing video as always mat love the xj8 always nice to see them and its good you care for them. What types of hatchback could i get for 21k?
Keep it Matt, good old Jaguars are hard to come by. I’d love it as for me it’s the lines and shape. Just beautiful cool cars. When I was a boy I remember seeing these old guys ( old to me 😂) driving by and I used to think “wow he’s famous or loaded. The car has the potential to be amazing again
Arthur Daley will be happy you got his old Jag back on the roads LOL
The first thing I thought of was Minder when I seen it lol
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.
@@ljw5768 Aha lol 🤣
@@evertonian26 Yeah 👍 our man needs to hire a minder too lol 🤣
My thoughts exactly.
Matt, from the off, I somehow knew you would end up saying, "I've massively overspent on this one"
Howe et, this Jauguar does look good & the interior looks very luxurious. Well done for saving it from the scap yard. 👍👍
There's a spray I found in the US that deals with flakey clear-coat. It's a liquid that seals the lacquer and then drys flat like new. Cheered my old Chevy's paint up a treat in Antigua.
What's it called?
@@sandwichbar8226 Buggered if I can remember. Also used it on the Alfa.
One of the classiest cars you've bought Matt.
Another video when finished, it deserves a road trip me thinks
It does!
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.
If I was home in the UK I'd be paying you a visit and saying; 'old out yer hand! She is going to be a beauty and well worth saving in my opinion. Nice one.
Looks mint 👌
Polo Mint?
@@timbutton4990 yes
I have seen someone who replaced a XJS headliner for £160.00, fibreglass rapped in headliner cloth. It was a easy fix.
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!
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.
£650 a panel 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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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).
Your missus/future missuses will defo be expecting great things given your track record of overspending 😂
Wait he’s not fruity?
@@johnatherton71 Disappointed ?
@@eoinoconnell185 not particularly, just an observation
Old school Jaaaags like this need saving, Sir William Lyons got that profile spot on. Have driven the XJ8 years ago ( my boss used to have me drop him off at York races, get the car for the day and pick him and his pals up in the evening, happy days ). Even the X type I owned was like a 3/4 size XJ. Classic fault with the headlining drop !!. Matt please get the paint done and show us all the result. Cheers.
3:14 matt forgot that now we get 20% off
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! 👍
Jagggggg!
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 !
£500… surely this has to be a lemon
Jaguars can be if you buy a money pit.
I know from experience !
Whether it is £500 or £50,000 it is a Jaguar so of course it is a lemon.
@@williamegler8771almost as much as those German sheds
@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.
@@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.
It's a beautiful car, can't really complain at the money side of things, please put a video of it all finished I'm sure plenty of us would love to see it.
I've had a couple over the years and would have another one if I could find a good one.👍👍👍
A £5k Classic Car for the price of an electric bike. Bargain.
I always look out for the I’m Alan Partridge quote and you don’t disappoint Matt 😄
Jaguar: “A nice place to sit waiting for a tow-truck!”
These were actually pretty good for reliability back in the day. They came quite close to the top in those customer satisfaction survey things. I've always liked the Ford era Jags. They seem to be the best ones to have.
@@matthewgodwin3050what are you huffing mate? Ford era jags are the worst ones by miles. For reliability it is the new ones that beats the rest, I know the modern looks aren't for the older gents tastes but are very stylish designed by Ian atleast. Loved my XF mark2 so far.
@@MK-ly3gk I'm with you on the styling. But in regards to quality and reliability, I still think the Ford era cars were better.
My chum had a XJ it was so nice, used to let me drive it occasionally over the Cat and Fiddle it shifted round the bends beautifully
Mark sure you shows us it again once the paintwork is all done, style and class
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..
2 ways to make your money back, either use for a wedding car or get into the film industry to supply cars for filming. It's just a thought and, like you said, keeps a classic on the road. High Peak Wedding Cars!
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
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.
As you say - regal looking car. Would make a good vehicle for a wedding car business.
You need to keep it.its lovely.i'm sure you will do a good job on it like you always do.love the old jags.please keep it.
I think that hte pinstripe is really classy. Nice of its era look. I definitely would keep it.
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.
The start on the button is just wow!
i bet Matt jumped when he saw an XJ8 for 500 quid, this is gonna be Mint after a proper polish, respray and detail! :D
Great video and work as always Matt!
Please do another video when its finished. As it has been well looked after by its previous owner and has a full history it is probably worth saving and someone will have the pleasure of driving it for many more miles. I just hope you don't have to sell it at a loss.
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 👍👍👍
I can't believe you made that comment about a Rover 75 at the end 😢 I love mine ❤ .! Like the Jag though... well worth the spend to restore it
Just got my 2005 XK8 headlining replaced by StudioCarsofPreston: £400 cash for Jaguar Enthusiast Club members.
Rust is ALWAYS a problem. Mercs & Beemers they're not.
I love Jags. Really good to see another one saved from the scrapyard.
Good work, Matt 😊
Thank you for the update Matt, this is a really genuine example, I’m looking forward to seeing it when it’s all finished ❤.
I’m so glad you spent the money on this Matt as it deserved to be saved.
Definitely not lost your mind. This is a classic that will start to appreciate in value soon I feel. It's arguably one of the most handsome Jag shapes but is modern enough to daily drive. I think it looks best without the chrome trim in XJR spec but traditionalists will like the chrome. That's a classy special interior. Nothing modern this side of a Bentley has that feel.
Hi Matt, interesting video on a nice old car. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.