Been a while, new 4 door 4 wheeler...

[Tim in Belgium]

Haven't been on here for a while as still to drag the SV out of hibernation, since just (well almost 2 months ago) buying a house. But in the meantime I've bought a more practical 4 wheeled device to go alongside the VW T4 for more civilised long distance journeys.

My new sensible 4 door saloon, I must be getting old... :

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/XJR/DSC00961_zpsde2fd61a.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/XJR/DSC00961_zpsde2fd61a.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/XJR/DSC00958_zps4a2ba3b2.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/XJR/DSC00958_zps4a2ba3b2.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/XJR/DSC00953_zpsf12b3168.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/XJR/DSC00953_zpsf12b3168.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/XJR/DSC00959_zps6aa2bbbc.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/XJR/DSC00959_zps6aa2bbbc.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/XJR/DSC00962_zps7ac43568.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/XJR/DSC00962_zps7ac43568.jpg.html)

Luckily the V8 is supercharged :smt041 :thumbsup:

[DJ123]

Very nice!

[Tomor]

Ahhh A shaguar!

[Jackie_Black]

What's that do round the doors then? My old beemer v8 managed 17mpg. I reckon that'll be nearer 13

[L3nny]

Nice Jhaaaag

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[Specialone]

Ooo, me likey :smt016

Always like that shape, they go well too apparently, I bet you could get that down to single mpg figures with a heavy right foot.

[Tim in Belgium]

It's not too bad on fuel on a long run, which is a good job as I'm driving to Slovakia in it for a week's holiday!

[The Idle Biker]

I've always liked those cars. Very Arthur Daley. ;-)

[mattSV]

It's not too bad on fuel on a long run, which is a good job as I'm driving to Slovakia in it for a week's holiday!

Via the Ring I hope ;)

[Tim in Belgium]

Coming back via the Ring, although the car's insurance excludes it so it won't be going round :( , more of a social trip, but may hire a rental for a couple of laps if I arrive in time.

And L3nny, liking that youtube clip!!

[andrewsmith]

Going via the Ring then Tim? ;)

Looks nice, will go like stink. The non supercharged XK8 was rapid. If its got the S button, press it and give it a boot full off the lights

[Tim in Belgium]

It's swift :)

Coming back via the 'Ring but the XJR won't be going on due to insurance reasons.

C'est la Vie.

[andrewsmith]

Autobahn though

[Tim in Belgium]

Autobahn though

Mwahahahahaaa!

[Tim in Belgium]

Made it there and back in comfort, although did lock the keys in the boot...

Chunnel, fully reclining business class style:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01032_zps433c4b49.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01032_zps433c4b49.jpg.html)

Somewhere in Germany:

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01033_zps450e3b72.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01033_zps450e3b72.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01034_zps1500fb12.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01034_zps1500fb12.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01037_zps45550127.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01037_zps45550127.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01038_zps210020f7.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01038_zps210020f7.jpg.html)

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01039_zpsdceeb678.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01039_zpsdceeb678.jpg.html)

And a handy man...

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a613/TiminYorkshire/DSC01062_zpsb2dd61d1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/TiminYorkshire/media/DSC01062_zpsb2dd61d1.jpg.html)

And comfy 140mph cruising (with a lot more to give), although it did hit the fuel consumption a little.

[andrewsmith]

I so want to shout Shaguar right now :lol:

[Bluepete]

Yeahhhhh baby!

[andrewsmith]

http://petrolthreads.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/j/a/jage_squar_copy.jpg

[Teejayexc]

I so want to shout Shaguar right now :lol:

Lol. Does your Mr's know you're taking piccies of her kipping?

[Tim in Belgium]

If it helps your dirty little minds the car hasn't been 'christened' yet ;)