LETTERS
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Restoration Plans
I was so pleased to see the incredible MkIX featured in your April issue.
Having been a Jaguar enthusiast I loved the idea of owning a MkIX and after having read Genevieve by Harry Smedley I dreamt one day I would own one, and take on such a project with little experience.
Last year I was diagnosed with blood cancer and ended up having stem cell treatment, lying there in hospital I thought greatly about my family, life and the Jaguar
MkIX I hoped I would enjoy one day. Lying in bed and looking at my computer on eBay I saw it (Albert), a 1959 MkIX manual in need of a full restoration. My heart lifted, I felt a purpose. If I could mend this car I could mend myself and to my joy I bought the car, and thought of little else but how I was going to get better and complete this exciting project.
The car was held by the owner for some months while I continued my treatment and eventually got home to the Isle of Man, and organised to have the car shipped back where it is now in an underground car park in the apartment block where I live.
It’s quite daunting but I am determined to get the work done, as and when I can afford the money and the time. It makes me smile every day and gives me a purpose.
Watch this space, it’s going to be a journey,
What an inspirational story, John. Please stay in touch with us, as we would love to feature your restoration in print when it is complete.
Aston Admirer
Come on chaps. You cannot really suggest that the XJS is a better car than an Aston Martin DB7, can you? The Jag is a lovely car and I’ve enjoyed mine for the last 14 years, but the Aston Martin has to be a level above if only because it’s from the coolest brand in the business. I’ve not driven one, but just from looking at it inside and out you know it has to be a more exciting car.
I was planning to sell my XJS, and buy myself a DB7 as a retirement present next year. Are you telling me I shouldn’t bother?
We’re not saying that, Tony – if you like the look and feel of the Aston Martin then it’s your call, and likely to be a be
