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Hi All,

Whilst killing my lunch break in front of the PC, I stumbled across the following:

http://austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?daimlerxjsf.htm

Now, one of the reasons for me buying the XJS, apart from being a Jag Enthusiast, is because of the buttresses. In my opinion, I defy anyone to find a more unique car than the XJS.

However, having had a look at this site, and how the XJS might have been, I must say the Daimler XJS does look nice without the buttresses.

My question to myself is, do I prefer this one better??(not that I could ever buy one)

Anybody else feel free to add their comments regarding the Daimler

Hi there

I remember seeing this car at Brands Hatch a few years ago, and I thought it looked very "natural" without the buttresses, and very desireable. Very much like a cabriolet, of course.

Regards,

Keith.

The flying buttresses make the car! It looks very odd seeing an XJS without them.

On a vaguely related note - I saw an Eventer XJS for the first time on Sunday, driving around Highbury corner. Christ, what an ugly car! Why would Jaguar take a car as unique and distinctive as the XJS and plonk a big estate arse on the end of it?!

I agree, the buttresses makes the car, no question. As keith put it, the Daimer does look natural without them. As if that was how the XJS was meant to be.

I might be wrong, but Jaguar did manufacture the Eventer. It was a third party, lynx I think. It is ugly!

And it was at the NEC Classic Car Show last weekend.

Looks like a very nice car; shame it never went into production

Guys,
Here is a link to a picture I took of the car on a visit to Browns Lane with the Forum earlier this year.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj12 ... lerXJS.jpg
I have to say I thought the car looked good but I do like the buttresses of our cars, it makes them distinctive compared to other GT's. Suppose it's like Marmite, you either love it or hate it

hmm,

it doesnt have any reversing lights.....


BB

i think you missed my point ?

i was just making an observation , as i have been to the JDHT to see this car, and others

BB

Guys,
Also took a photo of another significant car (certainly helped promote the XJS!) - Princess Di's.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj12 ... essDis.jpg
There was also a very nice twin turbo but the light wasn't good enough and it was too cramped to get a decent photo.