From 1984, Jaguar became its own, listed company. In 1990, Jaguar and Land Rover were acquired by Ford, then sold to Indian Tata. Jaguar is now produced by the company Jaguar Land Rover.
Production of the I-Pace has now been stopped. From now on, Jaguar's electric car model will be on the used car market where it can attract new buyers. Unfortunately, there is one reason why you should steer clear.
Recall
Earlier this autumn, a Jaguar I-Pace caught fire while it was parked against a cabin wall (source: TV2 Broome). At about the same time, a letter had arrived at the owner's residence stating that the car had been called in for inspection. Jaguar Land Rover have had as many as 5 recalls due to heat build-up and fire in the batteries on the I-Pace. The last one is referred to as Urgent Fire Risk when Parked. Cars manufactured between 5 January 2018 and 14 March 2019 must be checked. Until then, owners are encouraged not to charge their cars more than 80% and to park them outside for safety's sake.
Some get new batteries
LG Chem has supplied the batteries for the I-Pace. The same manufacturer was previously involved in the recall of Hyundai Kona where it was decided to change the batteries of as many as 77.000 cars. Jaguar has so far avoided such large-scale operations, but in connection with the latest recall it has Jaguar Land Rover declared that they will replace the batteries or buy back cars that cannot be repaired. In the USA, the company will buy back 2760 cars.
Interior details with Windsor Red interior.
Jaguar I-Pace. Range=211 km. (184 / 87) * 100
The trunk of the Jaguar I-Pace. 638 litres. In the room below, there is a small room for charging cables etc
The last recall concerning the I-Pace was issued on 15.04.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX (UK). The car owner who lost his car in the fire was not notified of the recall until several months later, and was unaware that his car had been recalled when the car burned. Late notification may be related to the fact that the car was imported second-hand, but there is reason to believe that other car owners are also unaware that their cars have been recalled. Several affected cars may, for example, be prepared for sale in showrooms.
I have searched a selection of approximately 50 cars for sale of the 2019 model year to see if they are on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) its list of "Unrepaired Safety Calls". I counted 10 cars that were not fixed. What surprised me was that none of the ads for these cars said anything about the status of the recall. What fate will the cars get?
If you are looking for a used I-Pace registered before 2020, you may risk getting a car that has a recall hanging over it without anyone telling you about it. In the worst case, the car could start to burn. IN Best If so, you can get a new battery under warranty. Bingo! But you can also get an offer to deliver the car to a dealer for a predetermined purchase price. Let's cross our fingers that the purchase price covers the car loan.
Maybe they should just put it up for sale without mentioning anything about the recall?
Jaguar I-Pace – a car within the range that is not on the list of unrepaired cars.
A new practice?
What can be demanded from the car manufacturers' battery warranty? What do you do if new batteries cost more than the car is worth? Tesla has followed a practice where they exchange broken battery packs for used ones. This requires that there is access to used batteries from scrap yards. It is doubtful whether Jaguar Land Rover will find a sufficient number of used battery packs that are not covered by the recall. Then the alternative may be to buy back the cars and send them for recycling. It is not known whether it is a good solution for the car owners - but they hardly have any choice.
Jaguar I-Pace listed with an "Unrepaired Safety Call". The car has recently been wrecked.
A closed chapter
Production of the I-Pace at Magna-Steyr, Graz in Austria has ended. Jaguar Land Rover has no plans to develop any successor. They have instead chosen to focus on exclusive electric sports car models. It is probably a wise decision. According to the company, the I-Pace was a no-profit project. It has provided useful experiences with electric platforms. The fact that a British company wants to focus on an exclusive market rather than ordinary electric cars can be a good strategy considering the wave of new car models that are now flowing in from China.
7.745 Jaguar I-Pace were registered in this country - most between 2018 and 2020. The cars were known for being among the first electric cars with usable range and space. The 2020 model's list prices were from NOK 629.000 (EV320 S) to NOK 874.000 (EV400 HSE). On the plus side were driving pleasure and a great design. On the minus side, one could note that the range was shorter than expected and that the fast charging could have gone faster. We have also noted that the cabin heat disappears during charging in cold weather.
In several accidents where cars have accelerated uncontrollably, the drivers have claimed that there has been a fault with the cars. But the car manufacturers, for their part, claim to have data showing that the cars can be acquitted. Who can we trust?
How can a modern car accelerate on its own? Can errors in cameras, sensors, electronics and software create situations that cause the cars to accelerate on their own? Independent inspectors are powerless to find such faults in the accident cars. You are dependent on information that only the car manufacturers can provide. But can we trust that data created by cars out of control is not corrupt? Can we trust that the car manufacturers do not hide information that could trigger compensation claims and put them in a bad light? When the police summarize all the information, they end up focusing on the driver. Maybe it will just be an insurance case. But charges, confiscation of driving licenses and imprisonment can also be issued.
Torgallmenningen in Bergen
One night in May 2023, a Tesla Model Y taxi sped wildly across Torgallmenningen in Bergen. The taxi driver claimed that the brakes did not work. According to Tesla's data, the brake pedal had not been activated, but instead there were changes in the angle of the accelerator pedal, which none of Tesla's driver assistance systems can do by itself. The district court did not rule out technical error, but found it more likely that it was driver error. The police were thus able to maintain the seizure of the driver's license until the case was investigated. The driver risks prosecution and punishment.
Accident after runaway Tesla (source: French police)
Paris
In December 2021, the same thing happened in the center of Paris. A Tesla Model 3 - also a taxi - took off at full throttle without the driver being able to stop it. It ended with one person killed and 20 injured. The taxi driver was prosecuted for irresponsible driving. He sued Tesla. Based on conclusions from an expert group, the court came to the conclusion that Tesla could not be blamed for the accident - but added that they could not rule out technical error either.
It is hard to imagine a taxi driver sitting with his foot convulsively on the wrong pedal over several hundred metres. You don't have to search the internet for a long time to find similar accidents with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y where the drivers are blamed based on data from Tesla's software.
Audi 100 C3
The case of the Audi 5000
The theory that drivers stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake has for many years been a main theory behind unintended accelerations. Then Audi 100 C3 was launched in the US as Audi 5000, the model caused 6 deaths and more than 700 accidents due to it taking off at "full throttle" with terrified people on board. The main theory of stepping on the wrong pedal was explained by the fact that the Audis automatically adjusted up the idle speed after putting the car in "Drive" without accelerating. Then the car sped up a bit - and the driver, who perhaps had no foot near the pedals, planted his foot in panic on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal.
Based on these experiences, Audi introduced Automatic Shift Lock which requires you to keep your foot on the brake before shifting from "Park" to "Drive". This means that you have full control over the gas and brake when you start maneuvering the car. All cars with automatic transmission – also electric – have this solution today.
Fornebu S shopping centre
In January 2023, a woman gets into her car to drive out of the parking garage at the Fornebu S shopping center outside Oslo. She later told the media that she had taken her foot off the brake and barely touched the gas pedal when the car suddenly sped up by itself. The accident car, a Jaguar I-Pace, was examined without any faults being found. The police concluded that the cause of the accident was due to driver error.
Another Norwegian car owner experienced that the car accelerated uncontrollably while reversing from the garage and crashed into a stone wall, which resulted in minor injuries.
An online user forum reports several similar accidents while parking. There, someone has launched a theory that the position and design of the pedals can mean that you press down two pedals at the same time and that the gas pedal should have been moved a couple of cm to the right. It is hard to believe that there is not a more serious error behind it. In one case, the user forum reports on a woman who experiences that her I-Pace suddenly accelerates inside a workshop. After the car had hit the wall, a mechanic arrived to reverse the car. He experienced exactly the same thing, and barely managed to prevent the car from continuing to accelerate again. The point here is that the man was a car mechanic.
Jaguar I-Pace "boxed in" after a wild ride on the motorway (source: Independant Link to article
Ended up in prison
In March this year, a 31-year-old man from Bolton, UK, experienced his Jaguar I-Pace accelerating on its own on the motorway. The police blocked off the entire motorway so that eight police cars through a so-called "box maneuver" were able to bring the runaway car to a complete stop. As a result of a survey carried out by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the driver was jailed for dangerous driving and disturbing the peace. The car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover, could point to data which indicated that the gas pedal had been in use during the incident. The wild ride can hardly be called a "joy ride" can it?
Most people who have experienced problems with unintended accelerations while parking have escaped without injury because the victims were able to stop the cars with the brakes before they reached too high a speed. Then you probably only have one second to react.
Sandvika Storsenter
It was not enough for the man in his 60s who died from the injuries he sustained after his car accelerated uncontrollably through the outer wall of the parking garage at Sandvika Storsenter and fell down 4 floors. The incident happened a short time ago in September 2024. The car in this case was a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge – a model that was recalled in 2022 due to corrosion in an APS circuit that could send corrupt signals and cause, among other things, unintended acceleration. The accident is under investigation by the Norwegian Road Administration and Volvo has also promised a full investigation.
In online user forums for Volvo and Polestar owners, several of them have experienced that their cars have made uncontrolled movements when stopping and parking, with only material damage. The car owners are looking for common features for the incidents and there is speculation that they can be linked to the OPD system One Pedal Driving in combination with the "creep" function that lets the car roll gently when you don't touch the gas. It is difficult to draw any conclusions about the events on the user forums, as several of them occurred during the period when Volvo carried out a recall action.
Volvo probably has a problem
Earlier, in the same month as the accident in Sandvika, a married couple in Drammen experienced a similar incident. They have told Dagbladet that when they were about to turn in and brake up in a courtyard, the car suddenly speeds up, hits a curb and plunges over an edge and lands on an embankment. No injuries, fortunately. The driver is absolutely certain that she had not used the gas pedal. The car was one 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge. The Volvo XC40, C40 and Polestar 2 share the same powertrain. Altogether, this includes 38.500 registered cars in Norway.
The Volvo C40 is a low-built coupé version of the XC40.
Were older cars safer?
Incidents of unintended acceleration have been occurring for many years. With previous car models, however, it has been easier to find the causes, for example that someone has stepped on the wrong pedal, that a pedal has come in contact with the floor mat or that the throttle cable or the return spring has locked. If the car were to move away, you simply put the car in neutral or neutral, braked down, before calmly swerving to the side and turning off the ignition.
What to do
What can one do in a modern electric car if the car suddenly starts to accelerate by itself? All the mentioned car models can be put in "N" (neutral). Tesla says that the car will stop if you hold down the P button. However, since the transmission from gear selectors takes place via electronics, it is not certain that either "N" or "P" will work when the car accelerates uncontrollably. What has probably saved many people is that they have reacted immediately and pressed the brakes very hard or that the car has hit an obstacle before it has reached high speed. Considering the serious consequences in Sandvika Storsenter, it is better to steer towards an obstacle as early as possible - and risk a penalty - instead of the car gaining great speed. This is of course difficult.
A vicious circle
Unfortunately, drivers can be held liable after an accident because technology makes it difficult for independent inspectors to find fault with the accident cars on their own. They are dependent on the car manufacturers' experts, who rely on data produced by the car itself - and this is precisely where the core of the problem lies. For example, if a sensor feeds the car's brain with corrupt signals, the signals can be registered and misinterpreted as real events. This is a problem that also exists in aviation. The technology that generates data only logs what the software has detected at a specific time. It could just as well be a faulty sensor or corrupt signal - not necessarily something the driver has done. The data may exonerate a car manufacturer, but should not be used as evidence to convict drivers.
In well-written, industrial software, there are on average between 15 and 50 small and large errors per 1000 lines of code.
The car industry also has a responsibility. There have been so many incidents that it can no longer be ruled out that the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Jaguar I-Pace, Volvo XC40/C40 and Polestar 2 and others can perform irregular and unintended accelerations. Together, they have more than 150.000 cars on Norwegian roads. The automotive industry has developed assistance systems to avoid accidents. Tests carried out by the American AAA show that the car manufacturers' solutions are not perfect, but quite good at satisfying the test procedures of Euro NCAP and IIHS (link). It is therefore time that the test procedures also include solutions that can prevent unintended accelerations.
Measures?
No new car should be released on the market without blocking or warning when two pedals are pressed at the same time - a safety feature that should be included in Euro NCAP and IIHS checks.
With today's technology, it is possible to prevent full throttle from standing still straight into a brick wall or other fixed object a few meters away. This is precisely what often happens during unintended accelerations.
Being in a car that accelerates and cannot be stopped is a horror scenario that many people have experienced over time. Couldn't the car manufacturers agree to introduce an emergency lever next to the driver's seat that cuts off the power to all engines and puts the car in neutral? If nothing else, such an emergency lever should be standard in cars with self-driving functions.
Just to be safe.
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There are several things that make the Jaguar XK8 a place in the history books. The model has one foot in the past and one in the future. It continued features from the classic XK models and the E-Type – while paving the way for subsequent sporty models.
Genuine Jaguar engine
The Jaguar XK8 was developed at a time when Ford was in the process of buying into the company. It is therefore reasonable to imagine that the brand's first self-developed V8 originates from Ford's engine program. But the AJ-V8 is signed Jaguar. Originally, it was planned to build 3 different variants of the engine, V12, V8 and V6 - but ended up with one variant, namely the 4,0 liter V8. Just the material moisture meter shows you the the decision was probably taken by Ford.
Several things were shared
Having Ford as the owner meant that the XK8 could use the same platform as the then Aston Martin DB7. Many think that the two models were too similar to each other - both with typical 90s design. Jaguar's V8 engine also became available in Jaguar XJ - as XJ8 and Daimler - as Daimler V8, later also in Jaguar S-Type. Two other models in the Ford family also got the same engine, namely the Lincoln LS and the Ford Thunderbird "3.9 litre" with some modifications compared to the Jaguar.
Successor to the XJS
When the XK8 rolled out to dealers, its predecessor, the XJS, had been in production for 19 years. Even with a facelift in the 80s, it couldn't hide its age. At first glance, the XK8 appears smaller and more compact than the XJS, - but they have almost identical dimensions, and both are designed as Gran Turismo, 2+2 coupé and space for two golf bags in the boot. The interior of the XK8 is characterized by walnut wood and soft leather, with a sporty steering wheel and Jaguar's typical "J-gate" gear lever. The XJS is a car that you drive with neat hand movements, while the XK8 invites rougher use - although neither the XJS nor the XK8 are distinctly sporty.
- So did the Jaguar XK8 get no Ford components in the engine compartment? Yes, – the drain plug in the bottom pan and immobilizer with ignition key.
Jaguar XK8 Convertible
A different soundscape
The sound image in the Jaguar XJS with the 6-litre V12 is cultivated – big engine with a discreet sound in an educated English manner. Jaguar's 4,0-litre straight-six also produces the same discreet sound. The XK8 has a completely different soundstage. When you step on the gas, the muffled, raw V8 sound enters the car – a sound image not previously associated with Jaguar, but very well suited to a car like the XK8. Nevertheless, the engine is silky smooth like Jaguar's other engines.
XK8 and XKR variants
The XK8 came into production as a 1996 model with the internal model designation X100. It could be had either as a coupé or a cabriolet. There was one drive unit, 4,0 V8, 32V with variable valve timing and 5-speed automatic gearbox from ZF. With 284 HP, 0-100 could be covered in 6,5 seconds. From 1998, a compressor version of the engine could also be delivered. It produced 363 HP which made 0-100 go away in 5,1 seconds. Cars with a supercharger were given the model designation XKR – in the XJ version, XJR, and as Daimler, Super V8.
Jaguar XK X150 3-door coupe
XK X150
As mentioned, the XK8 did not only bring features from previous XK models and the E-Type. It also paved the way for future coupes. In 2004, Jaguar came out with a new edition of the XK – called the X150. The changes in the new model – new front and combi-coupe rear – are in a style we recognize in today's models including the F-type (X152). Engine-wise, the X150 was equipped with the 2nd generation of AJ-V8 engines with a 4,2 liter displacement of 298 HP and a 6-speed automatic from ZF. From 2009, the engine was replaced with the 3rd generation of 5,0-litre compressor and 385 HP.
The engine compartment
Walnut wood, soft leather and 90s buttons.
As a hobby car
Today, the XK8 is what you can call a "young timer" that is about to become a classic. The cars are comfortable and good to drive - also seen with today's eyes. The driving environment is timeless and elegant with deep instruments without unsightly, outdated electronics. In terms of value, the bottom level should be reached in around 20 years - after that it should go up. However, there are quite a few early XK8s on the market, so prices can probably continue to drop a little more. On the continent, 1998 models go from NOK 150 to over NOK 000, depending on condition. Several of the cars for sale are garaged cars with low mileage and undamaged interiors.
Watch out for the following
The V8 engines are cast in aluminium. Please note that cars up to and including 1999 models had Nikasil treated cylinder liners, which are used in racing engines. Nikasil provides increased strength and less friction than special steel, but they do not tolerate sulphurous petrol. It particularly affected car owners in the USA where the petrol contained a lot of sulphur. Affected car owners were replaced with factory-new engines. Damaged cylinder liners result in poor compression. Then the car can, among other things, be difficult to start and run unevenly at idle. Jaguar switched to steel linings from model year 2000. Check the car's VIN number. If the code ends with 6 digits, the car was delivered with Nikasil liners. If the code ends in just 5 digits, it has steel linings. In Jaguar forums it is said that if the engine is OK now, you will hardly have any problems. Today's petrol contains very little sulphur.
Jaguar's V8 engines have a timing chain where the tensioners are subject to wear. The original chain tensioners are made of plastic material. Newly produced parts are made of metal. The need for upgraded chain tensioners is a well-known issue on these engines. If you are in doubt, you should unscrew the register cover to check - or have it checked.
Classic 2-door coupe
Facts 1998 Jaguar XK8
Weights and Measures
External dimensions - L, W, H: 476 x 183 x 130 cm
Wheelbase: 259 cm
Net weight: 1666 kg (without driver)
Number of seats: 2+2
Drivetrain
Engine: 4,0 V8 DOHC, variable valve timing, petrol, naturally aspirated, long-stroke.
Power: 284 HP at 6100 revs.
Torque: 385 Nm at 4250 revolutions.
Power transmission: 5-speed automatic from ZF, rear wheel drive.
Performances
Top speed: 250 km/h
0-100: 6,5 seconds
About the cars
Place of manufacture: Coventry, United Kingdom
Cars pictured: The blue car was put up for forced sale at auction. The black X150 is "spotted" in a car park outside Oslo. The main image is a stock image.
Prices in 1998:
– 1 XK154 Coupé
– 1 XK267 Convertible
– 1 XKR Coupe
– 1 XKR Convertible
Source: skatteetaten.no, www.automobile-catalog.com
Jaguar XK8 pictures
XK8 interior (Source: Favcars.com)
Jaguar XK8 with a great V8 engine. Classic and veteran according to the new 20-year rule.
The vertical "predator teeth" disappeared after the faclift in 2004
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The English car brand Daimler is associated with luxury and royal splendor all the way back to 1902. In that year, the factory was chosen as a supplier of cars to the English court.
Ended up with Jaguar
Daimler in England initially had close technical cooperation with Daimler in Germany. The collaboration started in 1888 and developed further. Frederick Simms of English Daimler bought the patent rights for England from German Daimler in 1890. Daimler developed both boat and car engines based on these patents. The result was the first entirely English-developed Daimler in 1897. From the start, the factory became best known for its large, solid and heavy luxury cars. The cars were mostly sold at home in England. After 1945, the model range was once again aimed at the luxury market and car models with a small touch of "sports car". The sports model SP250 with fiberglass bodywork was an honorable attempt, but the price was too high. Daimler was sold to Jaguar in 1960 who sold it on in 1984. Jaguar launched several Daimler models as luxury versions of Jaguar models.
Daimler Double Six
In 1972, Daimler revived one of its most famous model names, "Double Six". The model was based on the Jaguar XJ-V12 and, as a Daimler model, it was supposed to occupy the luxury top among prestige models on the market. To emphasize this, Daimler launched the "Double-Six Vanden Plas" in 1972. Here there was better interior space thanks to an increased wheelbase of 10 cm. In addition, it was delivered with a black vinyl roof to distinguish it from the factory's other models. In addition, there was a 2 door version that was in production between 1975 and 1977. Jaguar tried again to market the Daimler with a new and bigger engine between 1993 and 1994 without any success. The car brand's long history as a top class luxury car was not enough to lure customers to the dealerships.
The end for the Daimler car brand came in 2007 when Ford, which then owned the car brand, stopped production
Model series from 1985 and interior from Daimler Double Six
Technical data 1985 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas
Length: 496 cm
Width: 177 cm
Height: 137 cm
Top speed: 230 km/h
Engine: 5343 ccm, 295 hp
Luxurious details from 1985
Advertising for Daimler and Lanchester. The car in the advertisement is a Lanchester Leda (1950-1953). Note that RSA was the Norwegian representative for the brand in the 50s. The car chain is alive and well and currently sells the brands Suzuki, Isuzu, Maxus and BYD.
It celebrates 70 years this year. In the early 50s, it won several car races, including the 24-hour race at Le Mans in 1951 and 1953. Jaguar celebrates by producing 7 new cars while another C-type is in danger of being destroyed…
The Jaguar C-type will be built as a continuation model. Source Jaguar
Handmade and exclusive
The C-type was based on the XK-120 Roadster with a 3,4 liter twin-cam straight six. They were originally called XK-120-C for competition. The model has a tubular steel frame with an aluminum body. Thoroughbred racing car. Aerodynamic - yet stylish down to the smallest detail.
In total, only 53 examples of the C-type were produced, including those used in races. Jaguar is unlikely to make the C-type a regular car. Namely, only 7 cars will be produced - one for each of the historic racing cars. Each car will be handcrafted by the racing team Stable Scotland. In 1952, one of their drivers cashed in, Ian Stewart, a series of victories with the C-type. This will be marked in 2022 with a special event. The new cars will receive a mild upgrade. Among other things, the frame is to be built slightly wider with laser-cut parts, the engine is to be built on Jaguar's 4,2-litre, and of course the brakes are to be up-to-date. It is said that Jaguar won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953 precisely because of theirs disc brakes something that none of the competitors had at the time.
On Jaguar websites anyone can configure their own C-type. For the vast majority of us, Jaguar's exclusive racing car will only be a dream. The price tag is currently set at 1,3 million dollars - or just over 11 million Norwegian kroner. Even if you had 11 million available, you cannot count on being among the lucky ones.
Continuation model vs. replica
The new C-type will be produced as a so-called "continuation model". They are produced from original drawings and molds, with the permission of the original manufacturer. They can carry original logos and decals. The Ford GT40 and Cobra are examples of successful continuation models. They are not worse than the originals - quite the contrary. This as a contrast to replica models. Simply put, a replica can be described as a copy that doesn't have to be for similar to the originally built cars. They must not be equipped with logos and decals in such a way that they can be mistaken for a "real" car. There are several strict judgments in the EU that have hit professional replica builders hard.
Recently, a very strict sentence was handed down in Gothenburg District Court.
The Magnusson couple ended up disabled because of their car construction. Source gofund.me
Downturn for Swedish replica builder
Many C-type replicas have been made. The Swedish couple Karl and Ann-Christine Magnusson have been working for over ten years on a project to build a Jaguar C-type according to original drawings. Both are Jaguar enthusiasts – or "Jaguar geeks" as Karl describes himself. Eventually they made good contact with, among other things Stuart Kilvington, sales and licensing manager at Jaguar Land Rover Heritage. He was positive about the plans - also during the course when photographs were exchanged. Karl was also invited over to England. Therefore, it came as a surprise that Jaguar Land Rover took the couple to court. On 30 December 2020, the verdict was delivered. The defendant was sentenced to pay more than SEK 5 million to JLR for costs and damage. They were also ordered to destroy the frame of their self-built C-type. It is actually the frame which is copy protected.
May endanger other replica builders
If the verdict is upheld, the married couple could end up in the dark. In addition, the severe sentence could put thousands of other replica builders at risk - regardless of brand. Many replica builders are skilled amateurs who help to keep the enthusiasm and brand identity up without making a lot of money. A fundraising campaign has therefore been set up so that the couple can appeal the verdict and take the case further.
Celebration with a twist
Magnussons claimed that they had received the necessary confirmations from Jaguar along the way, while JLR believed that their contact person did not have the authority. In the judgment, emphasis was also placed on the fact that the car was built and launched in the Swedish enthusiast community during a commercial enterprise - not as private individuals.
From a car enthusiast's point of view, it is sad to destroy a Jaguar C-type built to original drawings - a car that could have shone a light on Jaguar's racing history.
Common to all the vehicles in the museum is a documented Norwegian history of previous owners and use.
Old pump with oil mixture. You adjusted the mixture with a wheel on the side before refueling your moped, Saab, Wartburg or DKW.
Not all at once
The goal for this Sunday trip was the Norwegian Vehicle History Museum. About a year ago, the museum was opened near the Norwegian road museum at Hunderfossen. The museum manages a large reservoir of cars where only a selection is shown to you at any one time. It gives the opportunity to create separate exhibitions on varying themes. If you visited the museum last year, you will find new things there this year. That makes the place a good destination for Sunday trips - with a freshly washed nice car. The place north of Lillehammer is well suited for day trips from all over the interior. If you come from the Oslo area, you can drive on quiet roads via Feiring and Toten, or highway 4.
Where nice cars meet
On the opening date of 9 June 2019, beautiful vintage vehicles from all over Norway showed up. Several arrived in motorcades. Nice vintage cars still appear in the large car park outside the museum. Since it is no longer free to hold car meets with the public present, the car clubs now organize outings where a limited number of cars drive together and meet in places like this. Also last Sunday, a group of great donors turned up. A group of stylish Jaguars and another group of fat, humming BMWs. A bonus exhibition for us other Sunday drivers 🙂
Outside the Norwegian Museum of Vehicle History
All photos are taken outside. I took more photos than the ones shown here. They will eventually be archived in the Car catalog together with other fine cars.
Where are you going to drive on Sunday?
The old Mobil station with the service man's bike parked outside is a nice place to photograph the fine car.Jaguar XJS convertible. Timeless elegance.Great Englishmen at Hunderfossen. Lotus Esprit and Jaguar XK150 convertible."The Leaping Cat"Daimler XJ6 Long Edition with vinyl roof.A sign for Jaguar enthusiastsA happy Opel Rekord P1BMW 2002Very stylish BMW 1602Beautiful W123 station wagon on a Sunday trip with motorcycles on the trailer.
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Full of cars at Øvrevoll Galopp. Here from the AutoXO Sport stand
Norsk Sportsvogn Klubb organized its annual spring rally last Sunday. This time at Øvrevoll and not at Fornebuparken like the previous two years. Not only is Øvrevoll more suitable as a car arena, it gathers more car enthusiasts, and perhaps not so many ordinary walkers (who are not really that terribly interested in cars).
I didn't have much time because I had to go on to the Ford M meeting in Åsgårdstrand. I managed the Italian sports cars and some English classics. It feels like a throwback to watching dream cars from the 70s to Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" pumping out of the speakers.
The best looking car in my eyes was the black Jaguar XK150 that was on display facing the track. A true gentleman's car. I think it was for sale but couldn't remember the price tag. It does not matter. My wife wouldn't allow it anyway.
Jaguar XK150 Roadster
Jaguar XK150
Jaguar XK150 Roadster (Interior)
MGB RoadsterThe Tomaso Longchamp
DeTomaso Longchamp is not one of the most common cars. Originally the model came with Ford Consul/Granada headlights and trim, while this car appears to be newer or upgraded. I have always thought that Longchamp has been a bizarre thought. Looking at this fine car today, I see that the design has held up well. All DeTomasos are rare cars today.
DeTomaso Longchamp
Ferrari 458
Austin Healey Sprite
Austin Healey Sprint "Frogeye" (interior)
Triumph TR6 and Stag
Speaking of DeTomaso. A DeTomaso Mangusta was on display with the bonnet open. I've seen this car before, but not like this. So Italian you'd think that Kjell Aukrust had had a hand in the development.
DeTomaso MangustaInteresting engine placement on the Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 1,3 (V4)
The two Zagato-Lancias in the pictures have been shown at several exhibitions. The special thing about these variants is the special bodies. The cars are built and motorized like their original models, Flavia and Fulvia.
Very rare. Lancia Flavia Sport Zagato (1800 boxer engine)Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster
I'm looking for more Jaguars. First this E-type V12 Roadster. You can probably see the E-type as the successor to the X150. The forerunner to XK150 is XK140.
With a curb weight of around 600 kilograms and 136 horses, the Caterham 7 is a typical sports car.
Now the sports cars show up!
Imagine a whole field full of Porsches, then another with Mercedes, one with BMWs, one with Japs cars, one with Americans, - and the entire audience area full of Italian and English cars. That's the impression you get when you visit Norsk Sportsvogn Klubb's annual spring rally at Øvrevoll Gallopbane. I didn't manage to watch more than a fraction before the show was over. There is no point in lying in bed in the morning if you want to see all the cars.
I have placed the pictures consecutively in alphabetical order with Alfas, Ferraris, Jaguars, Lotuses, MGBs, and more, and commented under each picture.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750 (twin cam) Veloce 118 HP in original style.Early Spiders had this beautiful "round tail" rear. Authentic steel rims with caps (I like).Inside, it is cramped for a fully grown Norwegian. Standing pedals and the gear lever placed high up on the center console have accompanied the model throughout its life.A series III "duck tail" with Alfa's popular twin cam 2000 engine. Form and concept originate from the 60s. A true classic.1960 Ferrari 250 GT with 3 liter V12. Classic Gran Turismo.1959 Ferrari 250 GT California.2009 Ferrari California, 4,3 liter V12 with 460 HP.Beautiful rims and brake calipers.A stylish and functional cockpit with clear signals that it is a Ferrari.We move on to a 2010 Ferrari California.No need to hide such beautiful brakes.A beautiful rear, especially the way the exhaust pipes are stacked. A great Mondial in the background.Ford GT40 – one of the world's most sought-after sports cars. Alpine A310 from Renault in the background.Pure sports car. 5 liter drive unit. This 1976 model could perhaps be a replica, i.e. built up later with the right components.One of my favorite motifs, - dash and cockpit of an Etype series III.You have to go all the way in to see the age here. This is a Series 3 model from 1973-74.Yes, everything is correct here – V12, oak rims, BRG color and tan hide interior.There was great interest in this Etype.If you like the Etype, you also like its predecessor, the XK 150 coupé.Period-typical 50s interior with large wooden steering wheel and centrally placed instruments.Under the hood of this 1958 model are 190 horses.We, who followed rallying in the 80s and 90s, got the Lancia Delta Integrale's fantastic road characteristics.This is about 211 HP, four-wheel drive and a car of less than 4 metres.The Lancia Delta came into production in the early eighties, while Lancia collaborated with Saab. Here a wonderful eighties detail.Lotus Elise – true British sports car that fits perfectly in a British-inspired horse racing environment.The interior (and comfort) is simple - bordering on the primitive. Early versions with 1,6-1,8 engines from Rover (Honda) and later 1,8 from Toyota (122 or trimmed up to 200+).Orange Lotus Elise flanked by two Exiges.The MGs from the 70s look brand new. Many believe the plastic bumpers ruined the distinctive character (white model).Very beautiful color on this 72 model MGB 1800.The "correct" MGB rims. In the background we see the MGB's unofficial successor – the Mazda Miata (MX-5).From Miata land. New Miata in the foreground. You can get a usable Miata from 70-90 (Finn.no)From the parade around the paddock. This is a 2016 Porsche GT3 RS, one of the finest cars of the event.At the TVR booth I took this photo of a 70 model Tuscan. In terms of design, it actually has certain similarities with the Norwegian "Troll". This one is also made of fiberglass, but 3-liter V6 (Capri engine) instead of two-strokes...Finally, some advertising…
