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It's bottom pound I'm afraid .
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Is that one of those boarding school things?
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Been out all day in my XJ6
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Been out all day in my XJ6
XJs are this week's little obsession, I can't stop looking at them, especially S1s, 2s and 3s! Really regret selling my '73 S2 4.2 manual...
It was a bit tired when I bought it in 2015, but after spending about £3k refreshing everything it was just sublime to drive.
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What I really liked about my XJC 4.2 in New Zealand was that after I had fettled it too putting on the larger SU carbs she really went well and surprised a few people.
The XK engine was a lovely motor too keep thinking of buying one just to sit in the corner to look at.
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XJCs are lovely things, the landlord of our local had one in the late '70s, it was a Daimler V12 version in red with a black vinyl roof and red interior wearing Kent alloys, it was the dog's danglies. A mate at work has a yellow Jag 4.2 version with olive green interior that he's restoring.
I've sort of got my eye on a S2 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas that's not far from me but need to shift a couple of my other cars first. Too many cars and not enough room, typical! Have to admit, the V12 looks a bit daunting when you open the bonnet.
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My old boss’s dad had Double Six from new. Sold it in 96, one of those should’ve bought it cars. It was a lovely pale metallic blue.
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Trust me they are not that bad to work on against a modern Diesel.
The last V12 I worked on was a 6.0 XJS and I enjoyed every moment admittedly working on a lift makes the job easier.
This was back in New Zealand 2018.
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Cheers Phil. Here's the V12 VDP I've got my eye on... lovely clean engine bay...!
1975 Daimler Double Six in United Kingdom - For Sale | Ca...
1975 Daimler Double Six in United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £14,995 1975 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas Automatic. Old English...
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I can see the attraction and with the recent expenditure I would say that could be enjoyed nicely.Cheers Phil. Here's the V12 VDP I've got my eye on... lovely clean engine bay...!
1975 Daimler Double Six in United Kingdom - For Sale | Ca...
1975 Daimler Double Six in United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £14,995 1975 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas Automatic. Old English...
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Mike Hawthorn, Ferrari 1958 getting a talking to from Stirling
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This is Brilliant
Many thanks for the add.
Back in the early 1970's I worked in service reception for the local British Leyland dealers (Ellis's of Oswestry). We had the agencies for all BL brands apart from Austin and Vanden Plas (which were held by E.J Gittins in the town).
I always thought the Marina was a great (much maligned) vehicle but the QC problems were an issue.
Once delivered from the factory the delivery wax had to be steamed off the vehicle and then it went to the workshop for its PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection).
One day we were PDI'ing a 2 door, basic 1.3 coupe (Harvest Gold) when the mechanic doing it called me over to have a look. It was on the wheel-free with both front wheels removed.
First he told me to have a look at the O/S then the N/S. "Have you spotted it", he asked? I hadn't so he said 'Look again'!
This time it hit me. On the N/S was a drum brake and on the O/S a disc brake! Back then the front drums were standard on the basic models and the front discs an option.
Reported it back to the factory who simply sent out a new drum brake assembly and told us to replace the disc assembly and send the parts back! And not to mention it to anyone :
)
Many thanks for the add.
Back in the early 1970's I worked in service reception for the local British Leyland dealers (Ellis's of Oswestry). We had the agencies for all BL brands apart from Austin and Vanden Plas (which were held by E.J Gittins in the town).
I always thought the Marina was a great (much maligned) vehicle but the QC problems were an issue.
Once delivered from the factory the delivery wax had to be steamed off the vehicle and then it went to the workshop for its PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection).
One day we were PDI'ing a 2 door, basic 1.3 coupe (Harvest Gold) when the mechanic doing it called me over to have a look. It was on the wheel-free with both front wheels removed.
First he told me to have a look at the O/S then the N/S. "Have you spotted it", he asked? I hadn't so he said 'Look again'!
This time it hit me. On the N/S was a drum brake and on the O/S a disc brake! Back then the front drums were standard on the basic models and the front discs an option.
Reported it back to the factory who simply sent out a new drum brake assembly and told us to replace the disc assembly and send the parts back! And not to mention it to anyone :
)
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I suspect there are many stories like this across most mass produced brands in the 70s.This is Brilliant
Many thanks for the add.
Back in the early 1970's I worked in service reception for the local British Leyland dealers (Ellis's of Oswestry). We had the agencies for all BL brands apart from Austin and Vanden Plas (which were held by E.J Gittins in the town).
I always thought the Marina was a great (much maligned) vehicle but the QC problems were an issue.
Once delivered from the factory the delivery wax had to be steamed off the vehicle and then it went to the workshop for its PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection).
One day we were PDI'ing a 2 door, basic 1.3 coupe (Harvest Gold) when the mechanic doing it called me over to have a look. It was on the wheel-free with both front wheels removed.
First he told me to have a look at the O/S then the N/S. "Have you spotted it", he asked? I hadn't so he said 'Look again'!
This time it hit me. On the N/S was a drum brake and on the O/S a disc brake! Back then the front drums were standard on the basic models and the front discs an option.
Reported it back to the factory who simply sent out a new drum brake assembly and told us to replace the disc assembly and send the parts back! And not to mention it to anyone :View attachment 120363)
Is that Paddington? I remember being able to park my beige Triumph Dolomite (4 door 1.3) there when picking up the future Mrs Dr Eb off the train from Exeter in the late '80's. So long ago...This is Brilliant
Many thanks for the add.
Back in the early 1970's I worked in service reception for the local British Leyland dealers (Ellis's of Oswestry). We had the agencies for all BL brands apart from Austin and Vanden Plas (which were held by E.J Gittins in the town).
I always thought the Marina was a great (much maligned) vehicle but the QC problems were an issue.
Once delivered from the factory the delivery wax had to be steamed off the vehicle and then it went to the workshop for its PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection).
One day we were PDI'ing a 2 door, basic 1.3 coupe (Harvest Gold) when the mechanic doing it called me over to have a look. It was on the wheel-free with both front wheels removed.
First he told me to have a look at the O/S then the N/S. "Have you spotted it", he asked? I hadn't so he said 'Look again'!
This time it hit me. On the N/S was a drum brake and on the O/S a disc brake! Back then the front drums were standard on the basic models and the front discs an option.
Reported it back to the factory who simply sent out a new drum brake assembly and told us to replace the disc assembly and send the parts back! And not to mention it to anyone :View attachment 120363)
Eb
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Yes it's dear old Padd, lost count of how many trains I've worked in and out of there!
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Nah. It was that banana skin!