Taking the old girl out for a ride ( CAR )

**pred** · September 5th, 2009, 01:42 AM

A couple of times a year I dust her off, Pull her out for a ride on a sunny day.
It is a 1969 Jaguar XJ6 with 70K original miles.
All original, Unrestored with nicks and chips to show her age,
I have had older cars, Newer cars, But this one just sleeps quietly in the garage and always stirs when ever I turn the key!
For the past 14 years or so I have had it, The only thing that has gone faulty was the generator due to bad bearings..... Sometimes Lucas treats your right!
Anyway, I just thought I would share!
Now lets see your old car!

In the lower Pic you can make out my Pop pop car, A 1995 Chevy caprice wagon, Police and Taxi package with a LT1 engine.
It may look like Grand pops car, But that Corvette LT1 sure comes to life when you introduce the right pedal to the floor.
Not a looker, But 24 mpg on highway, And will smoke them off the line real easy...
And pulls the camper real easy like for quick weekend get aways.
Peter

**7998** · September 5th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Beautiful Jag. Was 1969 the first year after the MK X? Also 4.2 with triple SU's right. I never had a Jag, yet, but I really miss my '73 TR6 especially this time of year.

Originally Posted by pred

A couple of times a year I dust her off, Pull her out for a ride on a sunny day.
It is a 1969 Jaguar XJ6 with 70K original miles.
All original, Unrestored with nicks and chips to show her age,
I have had older cars, Newer cars, But this one just sleeps quietly in the garage and always stirs when ever I turn the key!
For the past 14 years or so I have had it, The only thing that has gone faulty was the generator due to bad bearings..... Sometimes Lucas treats your right!
Anyway, I just thought I would share!
Now lets see your old car!

In the lower Pic you can make out my Pop pop car, A 1995 Chevy caprice wagon, Police and Taxi package with a LT1 engine.
It may look like Grand pops car, But that Corvette LT1 sure comes to life when you introduce the right pedal to the floor.
Not a looker, But 24 mpg on highway, And will smoke them off the line real easy...
And pulls the camper real easy like for quick weekend get aways.
Peter

**Bmarshall91** · September 5th, 2009, 01:04 PM

MY babydoll. A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT. 305 4 speed manual transmission. Never been restored either. My father bought it the day I was born for 6,600 dollars brand new in 1978. FINALLY just gave it to me 31 years later....

She's having some transmission problems right now, hopefully I can make her well again so we can go play before winter's here.

**Derek** · September 5th, 2009, 02:11 PM

She's not nearly as old as your Jag, which is a gorgeous car. She's only 25 this year and is currently being stripped down to be rebuilt as a street/track car. No drives anytime soon for this one, maybe by the end of next summer.

~ Derek

**MTechnik** · September 5th, 2009, 02:52 PM

gorgeous jag. I have a mancrush on straight-six engines.

**Derek** · September 5th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by MTechnik

gorgeous jag. I have a mancrush on straight-six engines.

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It's not just you

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~ Derek

**64Jeeper** · September 5th, 2009, 05:04 PM

My daily driver/old Jeep.

**pred** · September 5th, 2009, 06:47 PM

It is the Second year XJ6, Sports a 4.2 liter straight six with twin SUs, I think I've got the carbs right, Maybe Strombergs? Twin cam "Hemi" engine with factory dual exhaust,
It's a smooth ride with good power and handles very well.
She's been so good over the years,,, BUT it is time to balance the carbs, Needs it every 5 years or so.
Thanks for the compliments!
Your others look like real fun too!
Peter.