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A great question!

May 11, 2024,10:51 AM

I came close to buying every single version of them but it never happened. As a kid I loved the lines of the 1st gen xjs v12. When the 2nd gen came out I contacted the dealer in my area and half the car fell off during the test drive, ranging from bits of trim, even the driver side door handle. Needless to say that was not very confidence inspiring. I still believe the 2nd gen have the best looking interior and retain some of that British charm missing from the 3rd gen, wood work in particular is still amazing. I then came close to buying a db7 convertible a rare v12 with a manual gearbox based on the chassis on the 1st gen but it diidnt happen either. The 3rd gen especially in xkr configuration remains quite a popular model, more so than the F type. I like the muscular lines of the 3rd gen quite a bit but if forced to choose one I would probably cast my vote for the 2nd gen in convertible form!

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Your favorite modern Jaguar Coupé?

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-07:57

Well, if we exclude the Legendary E Type, and the current F Type ( which is my absolute favorite modern Jaguar Coupé ), we had: The XJ: Then, from 1996 to 2006, the XK first generation: Replaced by the XK second generation, in 2006: If I had to choose, it...

In complete agreement :)

By: InHavenPro : May 11th, 2024-08:02

They knew they were hiring the best when they brought Ian Callum for the second generation XK ....

So one vote for the Aston Martin looking 2d XK. :)))

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-08:03

Well, don't forget, Nico, that the Aston Martins of the period were built on Jaguar floor pans.

By: kjkt3 : May 11th, 2024-08:09

Indeed!

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-08:17

100%

By: InHavenPro : May 11th, 2024-08:09

;-)

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-08:17

I will have the XJ😉

By: S F : May 11th, 2024-08:36

1-1 XK 2 and XJ.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-08:40

XKR first generation :)

By: DocJ : May 11th, 2024-09:06

Tie for the three!

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-09:22

Buying a Jag is always about being flamboyant

By: VinnieD : May 11th, 2024-09:20

so allow me to cheat a little and propose the Lynx Eventer xjs shooting brake I was fortunate to get a ride in the Xjrs version as a child : it left a Big impression. there must be a handful of such examples in the world ...

Oh la la!!! I rarely saw it in picture. Never in real!

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-09:23

one guy regularly uses his in Brussels

By: VinnieD : May 11th, 2024-09:26

he carries his... painting pots in the trunk and the burgundy car is quite shabby A flamboyant painter! I think this is the one I knew as a kid www.google.com

Oh lol. I want to see that!

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-09:27

One needs lynx eyes to spot one in the wild😉 I could settle with this break too😂

By: hora12reborn : May 11th, 2024-16:15

XK second generation for me please.

By: J K : May 11th, 2024-09:26

2/1/1 for the XK2. Thanks, XK, errrrrr JK. ;)

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-09:26

🤣

By: J K : May 12th, 2024-08:52

;-) ;-)

By: amanico : May 12th, 2024-09:07

A great question!

By: Arronax : May 11th, 2024-10:51

I came close to buying every single version of them but it never happened. As a kid I loved the lines of the 1st gen xjs v12. When the 2nd gen came out I contacted the dealer in my area and half the car fell off during the test drive, ranging from bits of...

A third vote for the XK2. Wow, what a journey, my friend!

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-11:16

Agree. With a personal preference toward XJ

By: Gelato Monster : May 11th, 2024-11:45

Agree also on the F Type Tried the V8. A specimen of gorgeous with growl. Considering personal and practical reason I will take F Type V8 over for E Type. Forgive Me Vlad

No, no... I totally understand you. One point for the XJ.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-13:15

PS: 3 XK2/ 2 for the XJ...

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-13:16

The most beautiful car...

By: deBalzac : May 11th, 2024-14:20

The Jaguar XJ series 2 two-door coupé The Daimler Double-Six and Sovereign 4.2 Two-Door Best Regards Livius ...

Aaaah, I knew someone would show this one... ;) Yes, I agree, very nice, but to me, it is more a saloon with two doors than just a coupé.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-15:40

Coupé or two door saloon?

By: deBalzac : May 11th, 2024-20:56

In the brochures from 1977 the Jaguar is a coupé and the Daimler a two door saloon. LdB

Then let's go for a Coupé two door Saloon. :))))

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-20:59

I like all of these afterwards nothing to my liking came out from Jaguar anymore.

By: hora12reborn : May 11th, 2024-16:12

Even the F Type?

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-16:50

The outside goes but has not the grandeur and size of its predecessors. The inside especially the dashboard and the plastic lack charm and quality imho.

By: hora12reborn : May 11th, 2024-19:42

Some good points.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-20:51

How about this rare modified XKs having become a modern DB5 David Brown? I think TS from PP is enjoying one like this.

By: hora12reborn : May 11th, 2024-16:21

Do you have some photos to share?

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-16:50

See the link above,

By: hora12reborn : May 11th, 2024-16:51

Hmmmm, not so sure... The proportions are awkward.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-16:56

I am bias of course, as I own a 2nd gen. XK (X150), but I really think it is the best, in modern era..

By: Cocolex : May 11th, 2024-20:30

I drove a previous XK8 (1st gen), they feel and drive pretty much like an XJ from the same era.. The dashboard is very similare too, the car feels heavy. The XK 2nd gen. With its aluminum body and upgraded gearbox, is more responsive, and dives better. It...

I knew you had this one. I saw it on one of your previous photos. Excellent choice and one more vote for the XK2. 4 XK2 / 2 for the XJ.

By: amanico : May 11th, 2024-20:53

+1👍

By: hora12reborn : May 12th, 2024-04:27

And there are not so many XK2 for sale, compared to the XK1.

By: amanico : May 12th, 2024-08:14

2007 for me!

By: NautNut : May 12th, 2024-14:21

I purchased a one new back then. Sold my 95 wide body Porsche to get it After the XK moved on to the XJL. Equally wonderful.

5 XK2 / 2 XJ. Bravo!

By: amanico : May 12th, 2024-14:22

First gen XK ...

By: jaspermccrea : May 13th, 2024-14:46

Not only one of the most beautiful Jaguars ever, but I really think it's one of the most beautiful cars. If I hadn't heard ownership horror stories/the interior wasn't so small/auto only I'd have bought one instead of my Cayman. I still might get one one ...

1st vote for the XK1! Thank you mon ami, for your feedback on this car. 5 XK2 / 2XJ / 1 XK1.

By: amanico : May 13th, 2024-15:18