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Rafe Saber's Blog – March 2010 Archive (35)

"Outrageous Orange" 1993 Jaguar XJ220 S - 1 of 5 Built

This blog post contains two almost identical Jaguar XJ220s. The "Outrageous Orange" one S/N 220779 apparently sold but the ad description and photos can still be seen on a different website. Click on the link below the pic to see the original ad and more photos. To learn more see the WIKIPEDIA JAGUAR XJ220 ARTICLE.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 28, 2010 at 12:33am — No Comments

1921 DUESENBERG VIDEO

Without doubt Duesenbergs were one of the most beautiful cars ever produced. No automotive blog could ever be complete without mentioning or showing a "Duesy". So we are including a short video and a link below it for those of you who might be interested in learning more about these magnificent cars.

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 27, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

TWO JSN MEMBERS OFF TO WIN GOLD IN MONTE CARLO RALLY HISTORIQUE

This is going to be the BIG ticket for 2011. John Morrow (aka Mad Dog Englishmen) and Chuck Goolsbee are teaming up to race John's 1965 Mk 1 Morris Mini Cooper S for the 100th anniversary of the Monte Carlo Rally . John's co-pilot and partner is Bill Richards. Bill is an ace… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 27, 2010 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

RENO JAGUAR CLUB’S EUROPEAN ADVENTURE by Mike Glass

On Monday September 1st 2008, seven members of the Reno Jaguar Club and a tour guide departed on a 2,500 kilometer, thirteen-day driving tour that included stops in Germany, Austria, and Italy, and France. After arrival in Frankfurt we gathered to collect our rental cars and set out for our first hotel, a fifteenth century Castle in the quaint village of Hirschhorn, Germany located on a hillside above the Neckar River. This was our base for three nights. From here we explored the Sinsheim… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 26, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Promotional video produced for the Jaguar XJ 40

Cool three part promotional video of the XJ 40 which I'm sure everyone will enjoy.

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 26, 2010 at 7:15pm — No Comments

A look inside the Mercedes Museum

The Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart is a true Mecca for car lovers. It consists out of 8 layers which take you through 120 years of automobile history.

A look inside the Mercedes Museum - Watch more Funny… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 26, 2010 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Huge slide show restoration of a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 DHC

A whopping 10 minute video/slide show with 100s and 100s of pictures depicting the restoration of a rare XK 120 Drop Head Coupe.… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 26, 2010 at 8:02am — No Comments

1969 Video Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race Part 1 to 4

EXCELLENT. A quadruple whammy. Almost 50 minutes of nostalgic action packed bliss. 1969 Le Mans from start to finish.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 24, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The Hand Built Jaguar XJ13 by Jürgen Locke

This is a truly incredible mind boggling story about a 60+ year old German gentleman Jürgen Locke who built a Jaguar XJ13 from scratch with his bare hands. On a similar note check out one of our UK Member's attempt to do the same by clicking HERE. To go to the Jürgen Locke article click on the link below the pic.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 24, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

MAKE YOUR OWN JAGUAR PARTS THE JAY LENO WAY

Amazing technology straight out of Science Fiction. Hats off to the US of A for coming up with such an amazing technology.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 23, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

A $12,400 per month car lease + $298,000 at signing

Looks as if the people at Lexus have come up with a harebrained "carrot/donkey dangling" marketing scheme aimed at the very wealthy. Read the amazing and hilarious details by clicking on the link below the pic.

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

JAGUAR XK/E-TYPE SU CARBURETOR TIPS

Excellent easy to understand article I discovered on the JCNA website. Click on the link below the pic to go to the article.

GO TO JCNA ARTICLE

Added by Rafe Saber on March 22, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

OLD & NEW BATMAN BAT MOBILE TRIVIA

Two articles in this post:

(1) 1966 BIRTH of the FIRST BAT MOBILE

CLICK HERE.

(2) THE ALFA ROMEO B.A.T. (Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica or in English Aerodynamic Technical Coupe) CARS

Photo Wikipedia Simon Davison from Los…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 20, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

CLARK GABLE'S ALLOY JAG XK 120 OTS $285,000 ??

Interesting alloy XK 120 Chassis # 670054 especially if truly owned by Clark Gable. Click on the link below the pic to go to the classified ad. Also check out XKData.com # 670054 for more interesting details.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 20, 2010 at 6:23pm — No Comments

Histoire de la Jaguar Type C

Excellent article sur la Jaguar Type C.… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 20, 2010 at 9:37am — No Comments

JAGUAR E-TYPE $5000 FINALIST in NYTimes Photo Contest.

GATTINO ROSSO

Gattino Rosso is the nickname of a 1966 E-Type Fixed Head Coupe owned by one of our Members that is competing in a $5000 Grand Prize Photo Car Contest in the NYTimes

against 29 other cars. Please help by showing your support by registering and

voting. Click… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 16, 2010 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Jaguar plans an all new E-Type

Long overdue. Click on the link below the photo to go to the article.

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 16, 2010 at 2:34pm — 1 Comment

AFTER 24 YEARS OF ANTICIPATION AN E-TYPE IS REBORN

San Francisco Chronicle article about the restoration of a 66 E-Type nicknamed Gattino Rosso. Click on the link below to go to the article. Excellent slide show of the full restoration, over 150 great photos with captions HERE .…