barrysjags.com » web http://barrysjags.com A confessed Jaguar Nut attempts to bring to cars back to life. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:18:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Anyone have any experience with David Manners Ltd for Parts? http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/anyone-have-any-experience-with-david-manners-ltd-for-parts/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/anyone-have-any-experience-with-david-manners-ltd-for-parts/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:29:52 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/10/anyone-have-any-experience-with-david-manners-ltd-for-parts/ Does anyone have any personal experience with David Manners Ltd when it comes to ordering and receiving parts for a Mark 2 or XJ6 Coupe?

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/anyone-have-any-experience-with-david-manners-ltd-for-parts/feed/ 1 An example of a $125K Mark 2 and a New London Taxi http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/an-example-of-a-125k-mark-2-and-a-new-london-taxi/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/an-example-of-a-125k-mark-2-and-a-new-london-taxi/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:21:25 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/10/an-example-of-a-125k-mark-2-and-a-new-london-taxi/ I found this photo will going through some pictures from last year’s Winter Park Concours. The Mark2 in the picture is from a gentleman in Sarasota who bought it from another car owner who had invested almost $125K into the car!! It’s a nice car – but 125k?? BTW, the cool car next to the Mark 2 is our 2003 London Taxi which we displayed in the Concours.

Enjoy.

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/an-example-of-a-125k-mark-2-and-a-new-london-taxi/feed/ 0 Another New Zealand Mark 2 http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/another-new-zealand-mark-2/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/another-new-zealand-mark-2/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:39:29 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/09/another-new-zealand-mark-2/ Another web site with an owner of a Mark 2 in New Zealand and his story.

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/another-new-zealand-mark-2/feed/ 0 A Mark 2 Story in Singapore http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-mark-2-story-in-singapore/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-mark-2-story-in-singapore/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:28:56 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/09/a-mark-2-story-in-singapore/ Here’s another brave Jaguar Mark 2 owner who embarked on a restoration.  This owner and car are in Singapore.  The website link takes you his page where he details his fun with his car.   Take a trip to Singapore via the web and enjoy!

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-mark-2-story-in-singapore/feed/ 0 Japanese Mark 2 Owner’s site http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/japanese-mark-2-owners-site/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/japanese-mark-2-owners-site/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:12:06 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/09/japanese-mark-2-owners-site/ Check this website out – www.asahi-net.or.jp/~fm7m-hnjy/ it is a fellow owner’s website in Japan.  Check it out!  I’ve added a link to the blog roll on the right and your can connect via the link above.  Enjoy!

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/japanese-mark-2-owners-site/feed/ 0 A cool Owners site from Finland http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-cool-owners-site-from-finland/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-cool-owners-site-from-finland/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:09:12 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/09/a-cool-owners-site-from-finland/ It’s always a treat to find another misguided soul with a bad case of “jaguar-itis”. I found a fellow owner in Finland that has an excellent website where he details his restoration on a Mark 7, XJ12C and a Mark 1. Well worth the time for a visit!!

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/08/a-cool-owners-site-from-finland/feed/ 0 The Halls Visit Jaguar in Birmingham http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/the-halls-visit-jaguar-in-birmingham/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/the-halls-visit-jaguar-in-birmingham/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:59:01 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/20/the-halls-visit-jaguar-in-birmingham/ Actually, the entire blog isn’t about Jaguars cars like this one.  It’s actually a travel log written by Tracy Hall about her trip to Europe with her husband Don.  I don’t know the Halls, but I found their online documentary interesting. There is an entry on Wednesday, June 7th 2006 titled “Part XIII: Jaguar:”Where the Don and Tracy Hall visit the Jaguar Factory in Birmingham.  Take a peak around and let them know what you think.  The link is:
http://tracieseuropean.blogspot.com/2006/06/part-xiii-jaguar.html

Barry

]]> http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/the-halls-visit-jaguar-in-birmingham/feed/ 2 Newsflash: Mark 2s are Cool http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/newsflash-mark-2s-are-cool/ http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/newsflash-mark-2s-are-cool/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:57:33 +0000 barry http://barrysjags.com/2006/07/19/newsflash-mark-2s-are-cool/ Cruising around the internet looking for decent pictures of Mark 2s I came across a website called RadioCafe.  I found the site through google images and the following weblink caught my attention – www.radiocafe.co.uk/def_mark2f.htm.

The site states “Radiocafe presents the cars that define each generation. View our detailed profiles of definitive cars from a range of eras now.” Odd place to find a fun and quirky review of a Mark 2 jaguar – here some excerpts from the site.

“At its launch, the Mk2 was a groundbreaking Jaguar, a highly original car that invented the ‘sports saloon’ concept that has since evolved into one of the most popular forms of car. “

“You can hear the petrol and oil sloshing about, being forced through the engine’s pipes, chambers & valves”

“Rather than being thought of as the ‘Morse Jag’, the Mk2 deserves to be revered more in the light of those sixties mob bosses, burbling round the streets of the East End. Or, even more appropriately, those caddish GP drivers, racing each other cross-country from circuit to circuit or wafting their latest young filly into town for the night… In short, it’s that classy swagger that makes the Jaguar Mk2 an extremely
cool car.”

Not only do they review the car, but being a music site, they recommend music to listen to while driving! Way cool! and yes you can buy the music from the site via web links. Very slick site that is worth the visit.Check out the site at www.radiocafe.co.uk

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