Jags from the Darling Downs

[Pedro_The_Swift]

lots of dead cow in evidence:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

lots of camera's taking close up shots of badges

[Pedro_The_Swift]

the two stars of the show--

[Chops]

Very nice,,, I've had two of these,, an 82, and an 84.
These cars are just awesome to drive, so comfy with lots of power.

[redrovertdi]

Ive got an 86 series 3 with the engine in pieces as we speak, sucker for punishment:p

[V8Ian]

Thanks Pedro, there's some seriously decent nuts, bolts and tin there. The stars are SS Jaguars, often unofficially referred to as Mk IV after the release of the Mk V. SS was dropped after the WW II, allegedly to avoid any perceived association with the German Nazi Corp that used the same acronym.

[redrovertdi]

SS stood for "swallow sidecars" which was the original bussiness

[101RRS]

I am a Jag follower but I really do think the S Type - both old and new would have to be the ugliest on the road.:o.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Thanks Pedro, there's some seriously decent nuts, bolts and tin there. The stars are SS Jaguars, often unofficially referred to as Mk IV after the release of the Mk V. SS was dropped after the WW II, allegedly to avoid any perceived association with the German Nazi Corp that used the same acronym.

You really do need to learn how to use the quote button Ian,,,,;):D

[Ausfree]

Love the old cars, any type really. They each have a look of their own, unlike the Falcadores on the road now that you can't tell apart.;)

[VladTepes]

Naturally anyone with a soul would love an E-Type, but as far as mortals go... picture 4 .... yes please. MUCH nicer tahn a new Hyundai....

I;ve seen one converted with modern air con etc etc but at $47K it was a bit steep !


I;d also heard that there were two SS Jags buried in the grounds of the British Consulate in Singapore just before the place fell... and dug up after the war. Not sure whether it's true or not...

[Pedro_The_Swift]

A piece of paper in the window said this was one of the rarest jags ever made
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[redrovertdi]

A piece of paper in the window said this was one of the rarest jags ever made
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/parking-lot/69766d1386466309-jags-darling-downs-dscf0024.jpg

There was only 10,000ish of them made with the daimler being the highest spec, oh and they rust like crazy[water gets in back side windows and cant drain out, and they love to rust under that vinly covered roof]

[3toes]

There was only 10,000ish of them made with the daimler being the highest spec, oh and they rust like crazy[water gets in back side windows and cant drain out, and they love to rust under that vinly covered roof]

Remember someone on a TV show about classic cars saying they would not put their hand under the sill of a Jag due to the danger of tetanus from all the jagged rusty metal.

The rust under the rear side window of the two door Jag is a problem common to most cars of this style. First problem is it is difficult to spray into this area over the wheel arch so it often get little paint or rust proofing. Second the drains block making a bad situation worse.

[VladTepes]

... BUT they are oh so lovely !!!!!

[Pickles2]

I've lived in the Toowoomba "area", so, where were these pics taken.
I'm a car "freak", but not particularly into Jags, but of the pictures shown, I'll go for a Mk IV, sedan or conv., doesn't matter.
Over the years, "Jaguar" has not enjoyed a particularly good "reputation" in Aus,...unreliable, rustbuckets, problematical electrics, etc etc etc.
BUT, THAT IS NOW CHANGING,....look out for "JLR" (Jaguar Land Rover) in the future,....they are "on the move", particularly after their purchase by Tata, who must be laughing their tits off, after reviewing the ridiculously small acqusition price they paid.
Pickles.

[redrovertdi]

I've lived in the Toowoomba "area", so, where were these pics taken.
I'm a car "freak", but not particularly into Jags, but of the pictures shown, I'll go for a Mk IV, sedan or conv., doesn't matter.
Over the years, "Jaguar" has not enjoyed a particularly good "reputation" in Aus,...unreliable, rustbuckets, problematical electrics, etc etc etc.
BUT, THAT IS NOW CHANGING,....look out for "JLR" (Jaguar Land Rover) in the future,....they are "on the move", particularly after their purchase by Tata, who must be laughing their tits off, after reviewing the ridiculously small acqusition price they paid.
Pickles.


All the same problems we have with landrovers if you believe all the stories