This man should have been a mechanic ,he has passion for cars and sounds like someone I'd trust 110%

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Il tell him next time I see him, thank you

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

I suspect that he is far too intelligent for mere mechanics.

@tariqtvproductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@monumentstosuffering2995 good mechanics make really good money. I'm a UK teacher with 1 degree and 2 post graduate degrees and my mechanic who has no university qualifications is raking it in. Probably earning 20 times my salary! Lol

Absolutely beautiful car. One of the best looking sedans ever made.

@PlanetautoUK

Жыл бұрын

That sound too, thank you Kombalar

This guy isn't comfortable on video (I understand that) But... He's made an amazing car! respect to him.

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, however he wanted to be featured 😃

A real work of art in every way Well done for all your effort and creativity

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

It is, and the sound it makes. *ben

great stuff, beautiful jaguar,nice to see a young lad with a passion for his classic motor, not paying four hundred pound a month to lease a shitty euro box. excellent lad.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Beast of a motor, this is our style too with a 230ce, Mk2 Golf to name a few

The build thread of this car on the Jaguar forum “super v8” is a good read, the attention to detail Alec has gone to is on another level, not only does he modify this super v8, buts he’s also got a nice m6 too, top bloke 👍

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, his M6 is damn fine car too, thank you *ben

I only saw that paint once on a new Portfolio back in the day. It's very hard to understand just how freaking gorgeous that paint is. It almost looks like it's black with very dark red mica dust mixed in the clear coat. It only really looks red wheresunlight is hitting the curves and flukes in the body. So hot!

That's a stunning Jag. He's done a great job.

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, fantastic Cat, thank you Jason

Words cannot describe how much I want that car. Utterly utterly gorgeous.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

The work that went into this, makes it a desirable cat, thank you.

@johnmandragon4830

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK I have seriously been considering an X350 or X358 for a while now, I just love the look of them. I have a Lexus GS300 at the moment and whilst I like it, I don't LOVE it...... I just worry the Jag might financially ruin be....

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Ah formalities, we have a C124 Coupe, and now she’s finished, it’s rather a cost effective car, granted its not 8 cylinder but her running costs and parts aren’t as expensive as you’d think.

@kevinmanns7170

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmandragon4830 Speaking from experience with an X350 xjr....it will ruin you if you don't buy VERY carefully...

@johnmandragon4830

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinmanns7170 Hey Kevin. Would you say the same can be said for all X350/X358s? I am willing to spend decent money - 8 or 9 grand, and would be happy with a 3 litre. I have a Jazz for nipping around town, and will have a SLK350 for occasional fun but I also want a wafter, which despite their reputation, the Lexus GS300 doesn't deliver (ride too firm). Is the XJR a uniquely expensive proposition or is it all XJs of that generation? I don't run cars on shoestring, I live by the mantra "an expensive car new is an expensive car used" but I do want something reasonably reliable.

bless him...he's a little awkward but clearly a 'jag man' good for him and he's done an amazing job......

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

He is, not everyday you get interviewed about your pride and joy and yes a great example, thank you

For the money you can’t go wrong, beautiful, classy, powerful, what more do you want?

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic example, basically it all boils down to which classic exec motor you want, we love our C124, thank you

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Auto Planet, SVR would be the best option

I met this lad at Santa Pod back in 2019. Very beautiful car in the flesh. Think it was running 12.8s runs straight out of the box.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool car, it’s a shame he sold it on now has a rather cool Mercedes, thank you Damon

What a great video! This is my kind of car. I love big luxury barges. I almost bought a Black on white, xjr-6 supercharged when I was a young lad. Thou I love the new xj, you can’t beat their old design, they will stay beautiful forever :)

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

This is one of those cars that will always appeal to me to, when they’re done right they look great, and the sound is amazing. Alec is in his early twenties and has had it a few years. *ben

@mattsbeamer

4 жыл бұрын

Planet Auto very cool, that’s roughly how old I was when I was offered one. I was 21 when I had my 7er. I miss those days lol.

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 1.6i Ghia Orion then. *ben

The man with perfect taste.

Love this car and owner! Good job!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Freaking amazing how Jaguar used to detune their engines for the American market. On the previous 308 steel low bodies they had the throttle cable adjusted so when you floored it you weren't really flooring it. They cut it back by 20%. Cheapest hp improvement you could ever made on the 98-03 XJ series.

Wow !!!! Just found this one 😊 What a fantastic car 🎉😊

@PlanetautoUK

3 ай бұрын

Quick motor that Wooly 🤖🛞😀

This XJ is just amazing. The interior is beautiful. The two tone leather, the rear buckets (how did he get the power buckets) the exterior...everything. If you ever speak to him again, please ask him for a guide on how to modify an XJ like his!!!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

He’s done a great job, hasn’t he! We will ask him about that guide! *A

@JimmyDoresHairDye

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@JimmyDoresHairDye as a point of interest he now has a Daimler variant very similar to this.

Great Video and great car and owner that knows his stuff.

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you The Jack

Fantastic car. I admire your passion. You have just convinced me that I need a big xj in my life. Ideally the 09 aluminium one. Some good bargains floating around. Congrats on the car and the effort you have put in. Great video. 👍

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Just forwarded this to the guy featured, he’s rather happy, thank you The Callum...

@andybrad690

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK thanks.

Excellent interview - perfect rapport.

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Stunning

I’d buy it right away! Amazing vehicle!

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great example, thank you

Beautiful and stunning color! ❤

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, lady! *A

Awesome car, well done

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly a bit of beast, thank you

beautiful car

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

We agree!

That is awesome👌

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s one crazy cat, thank you

Congrats men! What a car! ❤️👍🥂🍾🕺

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny

Great video, great car, great owner. That's the full 3Gs.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’d be interesting to know who owns it now

Fair play my friend not everyone has the charisma of clarkson ... but your a clear jag fan and that rivals pubic persona ... style over substance mind you I’m sure clarkson would love your car 👍

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

What’s your preference, Ant?

Hello, I hav a jaguar XJ8 super v8 ! Mine is an 05..platinum metallic! It’s a very rewarding car..it’s a kind of car ppl dream to hav or compliment but never will own due to their bad rep in the 80s and how they lack 4wd. I can’t go anywhere w out someone complimenting my car! Mine is of corse fully loaded ..which just about all of them r ! At $100,000 ..back in 05!!! Navigation ..double dvd headrest and active cruise control & bbs wheels 20” r the big ones! I love it and besides a rolls ..next to the Mercedes s-class ..it’s my fav car! The car is not cheap to maintain..every time I turn around the car needs something. Altho my inspection was exempt due to me driving it under 5k miles in a yr. only cost $300 and something! I hav a guy who thankfully works on them and isn’t afraid. Whenever it’s under 30 degrees out or heavy rain fall ..it’ll read air suspension fault..the car will go from driving like a dream to driving like ur on a road w/ nothing but gravel/ small rocks..it’s a glitch coz then it’ll go right back to normal after. She’s my spare car and I’ve yet to hit 100k miles. I take very good care of her ..but the like I said , the cost to fix isn’t cheap..I’ve left paying well over a thousand dollars sometimes! Thankfully I hav insurance that is great so I only paid $200 ..but I hit the back of a girl in a corolla ..9 grand in damage!!! Then an old woman hit me ..and 5k in damage..that was at no cost for me. Ur paying for parts oldie the car as if the car was new. Which r also hard to find today! I do not recommend the car if ur not a car person or don’t hav a mechanic. I’d go w/ a Lexus ls430 or 60. Most likely due to it not having 4wd I may eventually sell. Altho I’ve never had any complications in bad weather. It’s a solid machine! I hav a guy that’s interested but if u r ..let me know..I’m looking to get a Mercedes s550 ..2010 to 13..must be 4 matic and only considering the dark red, white diamond or silver. I want a one owner and I’m willing to pay $$$ if it’s nice enough! If u hav one or ur a dealer ..let me kno! Believe it or not , I got the jaguar as a gift..So it’s fully paid off and u could say I got the car for free. I won’t give away the car b/c it’s too nice of a car and all the common problems hav been fixed. It’s a solid car..clean title ..spent most it’s life in palm beach FL! Let me kno! Positive responses only!

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Nice car, here’s hoping you get the Mercedes you’re after, we love our C124.

Bloody Hell. Those vented Portfolio side fenders are worth STUPID money. You can't even find the functional side vents that go with them for any money Unbelievable rare parts. Man does that cat SCREAM under speed! Wow!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an impressive cat, crazy motor thank you Gabriel

Beautiful car & very special

@PlanetautoUK

7 ай бұрын

It sure is!

What a lovely lad❤

A perfect gentleman.

Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly has that something, thank you OSL

Gorgeous location. Joyful.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we live a few miles from here

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Where was it?

This is my car i would love to own.❤☑

@PlanetautoUK

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan, Ernest. *A

Looking very nice..

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, thank you Lemard

Great car liked your video

@PlanetautoUK

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Anthony 🤩

I have a xj8 4.2 V8 portfolio from 2009. Lates real XJ 💪

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Beast, thank you Dark V *B

I just bought one inspired by this excellent chap and a wonderful video. Cashed in a shitty old pension lol.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Good buy, enjoy it

I love the car

@PlanetautoUK

Жыл бұрын

That sound 😆 thank you Thomas

Hey,you turned an old man car into young man’s hot rod.

@PlanetautoUK

5 ай бұрын

We did similar with our C124 😀

I'm buying a low mileage 2009 here in America. I am doing some custom work as well. Coming with some racing knowledge in my background, I'd recommend if you want some more bite on launch... Get a couple softer compound tire on the back wheels. Not a legitimate wrinkle wall... but it should help with the tire spinning. Oh...and you might want to preplan with caution, that harder hooking can create breakage to the rear if you really are repeatedly smashing the throttle. But hope that helps. I love the channel and this video. Great job 👍

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’d be cool if you can keep us updated, thank you for the kinds Chad

Made in Coventry, United Kingdom. The finest saloon ever created. Engineered High Art. Power, Agility and Beauty perfectly combined. Sublime.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we love beautiful cars, this is why when we had chance to buy the C124 MB Pillarless Coupe we jumped at it, maybe XK8 or XJS to join Dorothy?

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Very cool.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we’re currently having a Mk2 Golf GTI restored and then an Alfa 145🍀

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Lovely stuff. I am praying for the XJR to arrive soon. I hope that you're excellent company continues to flourish. Thank you for inspiring me to get one. That Alex was one cool and amiable dude.

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

Love that Coca Cola top, must get one.

Water/Meth injection will cure any heat soak and add some more power with a tune or stop you from loosing any with out a tune. God does that engine sound fantastic.

Ah! Ah! At last someone who cares about the interior of a Jag as much as the speed.

@PlanetautoUK

Ай бұрын

Refreshing, I wonder where the car is now 🤔

Mega car 👍👏🥇🍀

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It is indeed 💨

That part of his engine that says V8 on it. Would anyone happen to know what that exact part is called?

@PlanetautoUK

Жыл бұрын

Erm not entirely sure - looks like it’s something to do with the inlet manifold 🤔

This just a geek who bought a car and learned from his friend what he did then got into it. This sounds like a buy and learn. Almost like how some do festival tickets

@PlanetautoUK

23 күн бұрын

Interesting perspective Veneer

X350 XJ6?

Does he still own this jaguar? Beautiful car!! 🙏🏻👏🏻

@PlanetautoUK

10 ай бұрын

No he’s had a few since including a beautiful Daimler very similar to this Martyn

@martynj-c4965

10 ай бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK blimey 😯 ... would of loved that Jag! Is there anyway to contact him? Have you and links to any other Jags / Daimler he had or has? Thank you for your response 🙏

@PlanetautoUK

10 ай бұрын

We bump into him periodically, you can see his Daimler on kzread.info3hFMw4sTFRQ?feature=share - this was our gathering we were supposed to have our C124 MB in Beryl Blue on the road no luck, so we took our ej9, enjoy and you’re welcome.

@martynj-c4965

10 ай бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK thank you for the link. Maybe when i get my 2006 Ford Mondeo Mk3 ST220 back on the road ( doing underbody and suspension restoration etc ) I'll get to a meet if they're not invite only? WoW didn't realise the Daimler was so much more expensive than the Jag XJR / Super V8 😯 beautiful though! I'll have to ask Alex for a job 🙏🏻😂

@PlanetautoUK

10 ай бұрын

All welcome, and you’re welcome - if you’re around here, shout 😀 be great to see your car and chat.

I would be interested if you ever wish to find a new home for her one day!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly she’s been sold on Paul

Wonder what the MPG is on this? Great car

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

30 to the gallon, lampposts that is - honestly under 20 when cruising we’d expect, thank you

@pires908

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Thats good going for the power you get

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Il ask him, and report back, he now has a CL500 with a G63 charger fitted.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Around mid thirties on long drives, high teens around town -

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

@littleredkelpie that’s impressive we get that in our 2.3 C124

Can I move to the UK so my Jaguar is properly appreciated? In the states, it’s a little hard due to a poor reputation

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we’d love to have more big cat enthusiasts, where’s best London, Cornwall, Windermere or Aberdeen?

@sethboooooi23245

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK oh, wherever your favorite football club is located. My great grandparents were from London, then moved to Canada, then the US. My paternal side is from then Austria-Hungary and I don’t like Mercedes/BMW, so I won’t fit in as well. We won’t even talk about Suzukis (they’re the most popular car in Hungary , you don’t even ever see them in the US except ancient ones). I suppose I’ll just become a fan of them and fit right in. I feel like I’d be more of a rugby guy, I have a larger build and like lifting weights. But, the thinner football guys will work as well.

Holy Britain/London/UK/Napoleon dynamite💂🇬🇧 His car is freakin bad ass 😭🤣😎💪🏽

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very impressive car, sounds awesome, can shift and is extremely well done.

the real life terry tibbs

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

ouch, london man, ouch...

I'm pretty surprised that the owner hasn't already fitted an lsd to rectify that issue!

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the owner has addressed some bits, but not others.

is the car for sale ?

@PlanetautoUK

4 жыл бұрын

We don’t actually know, apologies

@kenwheeler1525

2 жыл бұрын

It’s on eBay today

Lol...as soon as I heard the engine I could tell that government crap was removed. :) Sounds soooo good.

Ben Quirk is wonderfully quirky. I try to be quirky always lol.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s always good to be quirky, as a child I was known as Lile Quirky 😆

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Cool name Ben.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@monumentstosuffering2995 picture it with a deep Lancashire accent 😆

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Whereabouts did you film the XJR?

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Arnside and Sandside

I GAT A XJ6 majestic 1992 WAT WOOD YOU REKOMAND TO MAYK IT FAST INED ..A GAS TANK. AND I CANT FIND 1 .HALP PLES

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone any ideas? Thank you Earl

YOGAT AKOOL 🚗

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

😎

MPG city and highway???

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Around mid thirties on long drives, high teens around town.

Not sure if anyone can help, but I WOULD LOVE to meet and chat with this Jag owner. I have a Super V8 that I would LOVE to take to the next level, but need some help… lol..

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

He lives locally, we’ll ask him if we bump into him, thank you Mr Right

Isn’t this the same Jag that Jay Emm reviewed?

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes,

@peterlemonjello1626

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK it’s an awesome Jag 👍

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterlemonjello1626 it is, Alecs a proper car guy, and he put his heart into this, thank you Peter

Serious ..i iits same interior level than a RR Silver Seraph or Bentley conti .....for price of a city car....... just a difference space for rear passenger legs in SWB... Bentley is more spacious (in LWB Jag is really near of RR/Bentley perfection)...but in x350 Design of SWB is really the most beautiful... because proportions with long Whelebase.nose and ass loose too shorty (x300 x308 with long nose ...long bottom .was similar in LWB and SWB..)

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they’re well spec’d it’s like our C124 was made when money was no object and built by Daimler Benz , seatbelt butlers, cruise control, dual zone all in 91.

You lost me at the cushions! 🤓

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 cheers Robbey

Wow that car owner could bore a glass eye to sleep

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

I think he was a little nervous- I gave him the option to chat about his car, be nice to catch up with him and his Mercedes at some point.

That body style was not available inside and out in 2003

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Milton, care to elaborate please?

@cozyone49

2 жыл бұрын

That body style was available in 2004 not 2003

@cozyone49

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK If you would pull up the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 Supercharged you will see the difference all the trim differs from the Jaguar the are showing the only way it would look as presented is if a full body swap was done

@cozyone49

2 жыл бұрын

I've owned Eight Jaguars XJ8's from 2000 to 2009 and still own Three

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

Did this not differ from country to country? as our C124 does

Supercharger sounds more like a randy Tomcat to me.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It’s distinct 😆

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

I adore cats of course. My big black tomcat will appreciate the XJR luxury too - he liked sitting on the leaper of the previous X358. He looked magnificent lol.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

We do too our half Bengal Cabie features in many of our videos, thank you

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlanetautoUK Ooooooooooh - I shall have a look. At the cars too lol.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@monumentstosuffering2995 thank you, be interested to see what you think of our C124 too

Why not just buy a Portfolio? Be worth a lot more than some clone.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

People can’t always get the model they want, therefore people modify or customise, granted it’ll be worth more as standard rather than retro fitted option from non Jaguar approved.

Sorry but the best xj is the 308!!!

@PlanetautoUK

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve never driven one of those, thank you Super

Time to tune his teeth

@PlanetautoUK

4 ай бұрын

Dunno, more interested in the motor 🚀🛞

I'd get a haircut instead of a Jag

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

That’s been a luxury people can ill afford ironically.

@terrificspokesman7416

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with his hair he may like that hair

@MrCaterhamr500

2 жыл бұрын

What an idiot you are.

Dude is a g. Interviewer meh. Let the man talk

@PlanetautoUK

Ай бұрын

People aren’t typically used to be quizzed and need direction otherwise it’s goes everywhere G 🫠

The car is so cool. But the owner is a drip. Just like his Jag will drip.

@PlanetautoUK

3 жыл бұрын

It is a beast, bit more power than our C124 230CE 😆

@andypen7977

3 жыл бұрын

You nasty horrible man, why be so nasty?

@SheldonBeldon

3 жыл бұрын

No he isn’t you complete douchebag, get fucked.

@terrificspokesman7416

3 жыл бұрын

You rude nasty man

Nice content clean video great job also nice jag owner bless you guys 🏆

@PlanetautoUK

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Higher