Category Archives: Jaguar XK8

Part 2 of my ‘GT’ in a day to Wales in my Jaguar XK8! Following on from the previous video I venture deeper into the Snowdonia National Park in search of some great driving roads and scenery whilst also keeping … Continue reading →

The Jaguar XK8 goes to Wales as I attempt to do a ‘GT’ in a day! In the first part (of two) I prepare the car to go and drive to the Horseshoe Pass. To add to the jeopardy ‘Storm … Continue reading →

Definitely not my best video! I fail to fix the J-Gate in my Jaguar XK8 then my camera cuts out half way through testing out some new tyres! Still, this was all necessary in order to prepare for next weeks … Continue reading →

The first of a new series of videos describing the XK8 in detail, this time the Model History of the car is explained, hopefully this is of some use to people thinking of buying an XK8/R or just interesting to … Continue reading →

My view on why the Jaguar XK8’s predecessor the Jaguar XJS and its successor the Jaguar XK (x150) are better! This is just my opinion, I love my XK8 but have to concede that there are things about these other … Continue reading →

Back in February last year i bought myself a Jaguar XK8 which I unveiled to the world via YouTube…. however… I didn’t really explain why I bought an ageing coupe prone to rust! In this video I list the three … Continue reading →

The Jaguar XK8 had a fair few options to choose from when new, when choosing a used one which ones are worth having or paying a premium for? I try to list the ones I think I have on my … Continue reading →

My Jaguar XK8 is finally back from the garage after having work done to the gearbox and the bodywork. In this video I go through the work carried out and a breakdown of cost, as the work is mainly based … Continue reading →

Quick update on my Jaguar XK8 prior to it going to the garage and the bodyshop. Gearbox has a small leak so getting it sorted and serviced, rear arches are rusty so getting that sorted at the bodyshop as well … Continue reading →

Quick ‘how to’ on fixing foggy or fogged up fog lights on a Jaguar XK8, these instructions only applicable to post-facelift cars as early ones have different bumper and lights! Hopefully this is helpful to a few people out there!!