This 1988 XJ-SC has been in my life since 2006 when I bought it as my first car and drove it to high school.
It cost me $4500 (my life's savings at the time) and had an engine fire a few months after I purchased it (likely from a dried out fuel line).
That prompted me to learn how to work on it and I'm not sure if I own this Jag or it owns me. Just like a real cat!
This Jaguar is currently apart in my garage, which is its natural state.
The photos here are from the last time I drove the car a few years ago. I'll be sure to update this album when it's back on the road. Though, I'm in no rush. I've learned to enjoy working on this car just as much as I enjoy driving it.
During my ownership I've redone the interior with mild custom touches, replaced the rear main seal on the V12 (doesn't leak oil!), replaced the fabric top, fitted new wheels, modified the suspension and I'm currently waist-deep in body work, cutting out rust and doing some subtle period correct enhancements. I also have a 5 speed manual transmission kit sitting in my workshop waiting to be installed.
