Interesting!!!!!ian65 wrote:it was actually manufactured in 1985, the year all first gen production ended but it wasn't sold and registered on the road until 1986.... in the UK we tend to refer to cars age by the date of registration, rather than manufacture.
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enjoying this nice warm sunny weather.... been using the car for work this week...


and got my new tax disc.... much cheaper than the last one...



and got my new tax disc.... much cheaper than the last one...


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looking good ian. love that tax disc, looks much better than the last modern one, goes with the car really.
nice weather for the moon roof too.
nice weather for the moon roof too.
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I did the fog light mod today and got rid of the dangly thing.....used some of my beloveds red nail varnish on the bulb.... new light is a bit pink though.... has anyone come up with a better solution to get a more red light?
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try halfords for light bulb paint, might be in the modding section though.
i got some years ago in blue for doing my interior lights.
i got some years ago in blue for doing my interior lights.
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After being encouraged to abandon my quest for thrift by Keith, I've bought some of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-382-R-RED ... 19e770ff9a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-382-R-RED ... 19e770ff9a
1999 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged
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2003 Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor