OLDTIMER GARAGE AUSTRALIA P/L

1974 TRIUMPH STAG

The Swallow Sidecar Company was founded in 1922 by William Lyons and William Walmsley. In 1934 Lyons formed SS Cars Limited to effectively take over the operation from Walmsley. The SS brand was quite successful, though they had a reputation for having more show than go. The Jaguar name first appeared as a model name on an SS 2½ Litre Sports Saloon introduced in 1936. For political reasons, Lyons changed the name of his company to Jaguar Cars in 1945.
Whilst the SS100 is indeed a fabulous car, it was the launch of the legendary Jaguar XK120 at the London Motor Show in 1948 that really put Jaguar on the map. The car caused a sensation, which persuaded Jaguar founder and design boss William Lyons to put it into production. The XK120 morphed into the XK140 and ultimately the XK150 and in total, just over 30,000 cars were built over 15 years of production.
In 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show Jaguar introduced the E-Type, which like the XK120 all those years ago, took the motoring world by storm. The body styling was simply gorgeous and technologically the E-Type was an engineering masterpiece and it set new standards in all areas.
Whilst automotive styling is somewhat subjective the E-Type is often ranked atop lists of the most beautiful cars and in fact it has been described by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful car ever made. And its not just about the looks as the E-Type is often at the top of other lists such as The best sports car ever built or The most significant cars. It is truly a motoring icon. As a testament to the success of the E-Type, production evolved through three series from 1961 until 1974 during which time circa 70,000 cars were built.
Whilst the Jaguar name is synonymous for sporting cars it is also recognised for building some of the worlds best luxury saloons. Jaguar was and still is uniquely positioned in the market in this regard.
The Jaguar Mk1 was introduced in 1955, which morphed into the Jaguar Mk2 in 1959 and the Jaguar 240 & 340 in 1967. These cars were an outstanding success for Jaguar.
Jaguar introduced its replacement model, the XJ series of cars in 1968. Incredibly, the original XJ saloons (XJ6 and XJ12) were built over 3 series spanning 24 years of production and c318,000 cars were built. Jaguar had never intended to keep the XJ in production for that long. In fact, development of an all-new car, code-named XJ40, had already started in the early 1970s. However, the project had suffered numerous setbacks and it wasnt until 1986 that the XJ40 was finally unveiled at the British International Motor Show. The XJ40 replaced the 6-cylinder versions of the XJ series III and remained in production until 1994 when it was replaced with the XJ (X300) series.
The XJ (X300) was the first model produced under the Ford ownership. With this car Jaguar focussed on improved build quality, improved reliability and a return to the more traditional styling elements of the original XJ series. It was powered by either a straight 6 or a V12 engine.
In 1994 Jaguar introduced a high-performance sport model, the XJR, its first ever supercharged model and only the second Jaguar model ever to use forced induction. The first one was the fabulous XJ220 with it turbocharged V6. The XJR was powered by a supercharged straight 6 engine which produced 321 hp which propelled the car from 0 100 km/hr in just over 6 seconds. In total Jaguar built 6,547 XJRs with the 4.0 litre 6-cylinder supercharged engine from 1994 through until 1997.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale an absolutely stunning Australian delivered, factory right hand drive Jaguar XJR.
This car was delivered new through Jaguar Australia in Sydney on 29th September 1994. It was registered in NSW as TGQ 329. The XJR was a very expensive car in Australia, with a list price of $ 175,500. As a result, sales of the car in Australia were relatively low. It is understood that this particular car was the third one of its kind to be sold new in Australia.
The car then made its way to Victoria in 1997, where it passed through two careful owners, before being acquired by the current owner in 2018. The car was acquired from the estate of well known Australian classic car and Jaguar aficionado Ian Cummins. At that timer the, the odometer read 81,068 km. After acquiring the car he had it delivered to The Independent Jag Workshop in Brisbane and had them carry out a major service and a few other miscellaneous jobs. Amongst other things new bushes were fitted to the lower control arms, the exhaust manifolds were faced and the gaskets renewed, front brake discs were renewed, the power steering pump was reconditioned, new tyres were fitted, a new receiver dryer for the AC system was fitted, the AC was regassed, the transmission mount buffers were replaced and all the brake lines were renewed.
The interior was in a really good condition but the owner decided to purchase custom sheepskins from Shearcraft Sheepskins in Brisbane.
In the current owners ownership, the car has been serviced annually by The Independent Jag Workshop in Brisbane. The most recent service was on 7th December 2021 and at that time the odometer read 86,233km.
The current owner is fastidious to say the least and this car, like all his others, is immaculate in every regard. This Jaguar XJR presents exceptionally well and it is hard to believe that it is almost 30 years young! The colour of this car is simply WOW! Turquoise is the colour used for the release edition of this car and it suits the aggressive yet elegant body style perfectly. Take a walk around the car and you will find a few very small stone chips (which have been touched up) and the odd very minor blemishes here and there . . . but you do have to look hard. The paintwork is exceptional for the age of the car. All the glass, lights, lenses and external trim are in equally good condition. The wheels, which are shod with Dunlop SP Sport FM800 tyres, are a real feature on this car and they are in really good condition.
Open the door and youre welcomed by a typically British, luxury car interior. You dont even have to look at any of the badges, you just know that you are in a Jaguar! In this case a Jaguar with an Australian finish, the sheepskins. They are subtle and blend in to the biscuit upholstery and actually dont look out of place. The interior of this car is all class and in excellent condition. You have to look very hard for any signs of wear in the interior. The dark wood inserts on the dashboard, the steering wheel and the doors give you that typical British luxury car feel. In the centre console youll find the original Jaguar radio cassette which is still in good working order. There is a dash mat, which is simply protecting a dash board that is in excellent condition from the harsh Australian sun and not covering up any cracks.
After youve familiarised yourself with the car its time to take it out for a test drive. The engine starts at first turn of the key and not surprisingly it immediately settles into a smooth idle. Select D for drive and off we go. Out on the road this Jaguar XJR is a real pleasure to drive. You very quickly forget you are driving a nearly 30-year-old car. It is so smooth, you could easily be driving a new car. That said, it is does have an edge and it really is a wolf in sheeps clothing! You would have no problem driving this car from Brisbane to Melbourne and back should you wish to do so. And, we suspect that youd be fresh as a daisy when you arrived at your destination. Everything works the way it should and the car is an absolute delight to drive. The engine is very responsive with loads of power on tap. The automatic gearbox is incredibly smooth, so much so that you hardly notice the gear changes. There is a downside to the way this car drives . . . and that is you will reach (or exceed!) thespeed limit before you realise. As noted in our introduction, this big cat will accelerate from 0 100 km/hr in just over 6 seconds if you need it. The performance of this car is quite staggering for an early nineties four door saloon! Even with all the performance on offer this car is more than happy cruising at any speed, including inching its way through peak hour traffic.
For those warm Australian days this car is equipped with air conditioning which blows cold air. It also has a sunroof.
This car has all its original books, including the service book which has been stamped from the day the car was delivered until its most recent service in 2021. It has an excellent history file, the original spare wheel, jack and a complete toolkit.
Highlights:
Rare Australian delivered factory right hand drive Jaguar XJR.
Unique and STUNNING colour combination.
Known history from new.
Full service history.
Just a fabulous motor car.
The Jaguar XJR is quite rare with only 6,547 examples ever built.
In our opinion the early 6 cylinder Jaguar XJRs are a real sleeper and present a huge amount of car for the money. To quote UKs Performance Car magazine, Nov 1994, p81
Probably the best saloon car in the world Couple the chassis brilliance with the engines massive urge and a cabin unsurpassed for sheer class and you have what must be the goal of every luxury car maker.
Price $59,950.

1994 JAGUAR XKR

Cadillac is one of the oldest motor vehicle manufacturers in the world. When Henry Ford had a dispute with his investors in March 1902, he, together with several of his key partners left the Henry Ford Company. Two of Fords financial backers William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen approached Henry M Leyland of the Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to assess the value of the remaining assets and prepare the company for liquidation. Leland, however, convinced them to continue the company and on 22nd August 1902 the Cadillac Automobile Company was founded. The company was named after the French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, who had founded the city of Detroit back in 1701.
The first Cadillacs, the Runabout and the Tonneau were built in late 1902 and shown to the public at the New York Auto Show in January 1903. Their cars received rave reviews and even back then Cadillacs differentiator was quality, which is how the brand has been recognised ever since. In 1909 Cadillac was acquired by General Motors and has always been the flagship in the GM stable of car manufacturers.
Prior to World War II Cadillac was a market leader of mass-produced luxury cars. In the 1930s, Cadillac added cars with V12 and V16 engines to their range, many of which were fitted with custom coach-built bodies. Cadillacs of this era were often referred to as American Rolls-Royces.
The 1950s and 1960s were good times for the American automobile industry. The United States became the world's largest manufacturer of automobiles and the car had a significant influence on American culture. Fast food, rock 'n' roll, American diners, drive-in movies and of course cars were 'very cool'.
One of Cadillacs most popular models was the Series 62, built from 1940 through until 1964. The first generation Series 62 was built between 1940 and 1941, the second generation between 1942 and 1947, the third generation between 1948 and 1953, the fourth generation between 1954 and 1956, the fifth generation between 1957 and 1958, the sixth generation between 1959 and 1960 and the final, seventh generation between 1961 and 1964.
In 1949 the newly launched automotive magazine Motor Trend choose the Cadillac Series 62 as their first ever Car of the Year.
The Series 62 built from 1950 to 1953 is considered by many to be Cadillacs post-war pinnacle of excellence.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
The original build record on file confirms the car is style number 53-6267X which is a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible. It was invoiced on the 30th April 1953 and sold through the authorised Cadillac distributor in St Louis, Missouri, USA. The sale price is noted as US $3,564.39. The colour code is noted as 1 = black and the trim code 548 where 5 = tan (soft top) & 48 = red leather. Some of the option codes are difficult to read, however, it has S = power steering, D = chrome wheel discs and Y = Vanity mirror.
The body name plate is present on this car and everything matches with the build record sheet. The car has had an engine change at some stage in its life, which is apparently quite common for these cars. The engine in the car is a period correct engine for a 1953 Cadillac.
Little is known about this cars early history. The current owner acquired the car in Michigan, USA back in 2009 and subsequently imported it into Australia. There is a Michigan title on file in the name of the previous owner. The Australian Import Approval is dated 12th January 2010.
The current owner had a vision to restore a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible to the highest possible standard. He was fussy and wanted a black car with a red interior and a car that had to be complete and in good condition. There is correspondence on file between the current and previous owner discussing the car which confirms that it was purchased as a mechanically sound, nice driver. There are photos on file showing the condition of the car as purchased and others showing some of the work completed by the previous owner.
The car he found ticked all those boxes and soon after arriving into Australia it was sent to restoration specialist Justin Hills of Hills & Co Customs in Taree, NSW. The car was converted to right hand drive and restored to the highest possible standard. Once the body was complete, the car was sent to Annvid Auto Upholsterers in Capalaba (Brisbane) for a complete retrim and a new soft top. The engine was completely rebuilt by JB Automotive in Ayr, north Queensland. The final job was to fit a new stainless steel exhaust system to the car. The restoration was completed by the end of 2011 and the car was registered in QLD.
This was a no expense spared restoration and there are receipts on file for almost $350,000.
This 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible has been hardly used since it was restored. It has travelled less than 500 miles in the last 10 years. As a result the car today presents like a freshly restored car.
The paint work is exceptional and a credit to Justin Hills and his team of master craftsmen. Black is a difficult colour at the best of time, however, this is an enormous car and the paintwork remains vibrant with a very high gloss finish. You have to look really hard to find any imperfections. The same is true for the chrome work which is a real feature on this car. The rest of the exterior trim, the wheels and the glass are also in excellent condition. The soft top remains like new and looks to have never been used.
Not surprisingly, the engine bay and the boot are also immaculate.
You open the massive door and slide behind the steering wheel and immediately you feel like youve taken a step back in time. Everything looks, feels and smells exactly the way it would have done when this car left the factory in 1953, and perhaps better!
The interior of this car is quite simply stunning! The red leather upholstery, the carpets, the instruments and controls are all like new. Even the painted dashboard looks like new. There are no scratches or discolouration due to the sunlight and the paint presents like it does on the rest of the car it is immaculate. The steering wheel itself is a work of art! It presents beautifully in red and white and the Cadillac logo being the feature. The instrument cluster is simple, yet functional. Everything you need is right in front of you. As you would expect from a car like this, there is a lot of chrome inside the car as well. Most of the switches are chrome and they create a prefect contrast with the red interior.
Incredibly, for a car built in 1953 everything is electric, or more precisely operated by Cadillacs complex Hydro-Lectric system. The windows, the soft top and even the seats are electric and they are all in perfect working order.
After having admired the interior for a while its time to take the car out for a drive. The car is fitted with an immobiliser and after deactivating it you pump the accelerator two or three times, turn the key and the 331 cubic inch V8 engine quietly comes to life and almost immediately settles into a smooth idle. This is exactly what you would expect from a car like this. This car is fitted with a Hydramatic transmission, which in the 1940s and 1950s was the best automatic transmission available. In 1952 Rolls-Royce even acquired a license to produce them for their Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles. After getting comfortable it is time to hit the road. You gently move the gear lever on the column to DR for Drive, gently touch the accelerator and the car will just glide forward. Out on the road this car is just so nice to drive. Make no mistake this is a big and heavy car, yet the ride is incredibly smooth. After a few miles you are comfortable behind the wheel and whilst there is no doubt youare driving a car from days gone by, the sheer size of the car disappears. The automatic transmission is incredibly smooth and the engine has sufficient power to take the c2,300 kg car quickly to an acceptable cruising speed. We love the spot lights which are a fabulous finishing touch to the car.
One feature on this car we havent mentioned is the radio. This has been discretely upgraded and there is an iPod hidden in the glove box with about 2000 period songs for your listening pleasure. Select the song to suite your mood and you will time warp back to Hollywood in 1953!
The car has an owners manual, shop manual, a lever arch file of Cadillac information, an original sales brochure and an extensive file of receipts from the restoration.
The car has hardly been used since it was restored and the owner has decided it is now time for someone else to enjoy this beautiful car.
Today the odometer reads 81,008 miles.
If you are looking for a nice Cadillac Series 62 then this is not the car for you. If you are looking for one of the very best 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertibles money can buy then please enquire.
Highlights:
- Desirable third generation Cadillac Series 62 convertible.
- Restored to an incredibly high standard in its original colour scheme.
- Converted to right hand drive, making it a more usable classic on Australian
roads.
- Just a STUNNING motor car!
Price $239,950.

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