Hello everyone, I’m starting to look for a Mark X. Having read up about them I was wondering what anyone’s thoughts and experiences are regarding manual or automatic transmission? I also see there’s an option for overdrive do people consider this essential? I know it’s a personal choice and I would ...

Afternoon All, I’m looking at what to do with the front seat covers in my XJR. I have the usual problem re cracking to the leather but nothing is worn through. Repair or replace? And if replace does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations as to who could do it? I want something that will last...

Afternoon All,

Thanks for your help and suggestions. I didn’t manage to find a secondhand cover but found these. I’ve bought them and they’re £3.20 for two sets. Not sure what they’ll be like but colour match is good and design a straight copy of the original.

https://www.ccdecals.com/

Afternoon All, I’m trying to find out what colour the original pinstripe on my car will have been. It’s a 1999 XJR in Emerald Green. Can anybody help? Also were the pinstripes applied free hand or masked with tape? I’ve been talking to a painter who can do both but not sure what to go for. Many than...

Thanks for the help. Eurojag are having a look to see if they have one.

Long shot but any help or pointers gratefully received. The word JAGUAR on my XJR engine cover is missing the letter ‘R’ anyone know where I can get a letter ‘R’ or a new set of letters? Thanks in advance. Geoff

Hi John

Many thanks for taking the time to check. Looks like I’m missing a couple. I’d better start looking on EBay.

Geoff

Hello everyone, I’ve just bought a 1999 XJR and was wondering if anyone could help in telling me what are the correct handbooks and wallet(s) that it should have. The one that is with it is black pvc and I’m not sure it contains all the various handbooks. I’ve seen some on EBay with the black pvc an...