Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Oh dear me...

I had a bad day yesterday. I fell in love with a jaguar xk150. It's a very beautiful thing. Has anyone here any experience of running a fifties Jag? I'd appreciate a dose of reality as I'm all stars in the eyes at the moment.
Nick

Nick I had an xk150 for a number of years back in the early 2000's don't confuse the steel with the material used in the 70's is a lot thicker and heavier.

I moved mine on after about 8 years as the kids wouldn'f fit any more, nice easy car to work on and lots of information to be found on the engine. I was originally looking for an e-type but couldn't find one within budget but stumbled upon the xk part way through a rebuild following a crash. Took a punt and didn't regret it.

If the car came up for sale again I'd have it back.

Sold it a bought a sensible car my first aero.

Look great, decent performance and reliability, fantastic spares back up and limitless upgrades/ modifications available, if you want them.

I own an XK140 special which I've had for more than twenty years, rather modified though.

I've also owned an XK120 roadster which was a fabulous thing. Again modified.

But the Alvis is quite remarkable too.

Reg - Allbran apparently keeps you regular - so a play on words - you are not ordinarily a daily visitor

My good lady makes an amazing Allbran cake, not as you might imagine but very tasty and good fried with your breakfast with your black pudding.

Yes Graham and a few of us on here have had some good trips away this year to foreign parts, so the passport needs renewing soon.

You still eggbound in Wroxham ...

Dave, it's a car I always wanted ( you know the feeling ) however I couldn't get on with it, to much of a lumbering old beast, beautifully built but not for me however I have had the pleasure of ownership ( box ticked )