Dick Van Dyke's Jag.

Insert John Lucas joke as necessary.

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/dick-van-dyke-pulled-flaming-car-california-freeway-6C10953956#

I read his book last year and he had a bad wreck in either an XKE or Corvette back in the early 60's. He is a car guy for sure. His book was very good too. He really seems like a nice guy.

Looks like a new XJ.

914Driver wrote: Insert John Lucas joke as necessary. http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/dick-van-dyke-pulled-flaming-car-california-freeway-6C10953956#

I think you mean Joseph Lucas. I don't believe there are Lucas electrics in Jags any more, though that shouldn't stop any jokes...

When my wife heard about it being a Jag and before pics were available, she said "must be an XJS."

Having had an XJS with the requisite engine fire, I told her I doubted there was still one around that hadn't had it yet...

And, for the record, the engine fires on the XJS are caused by failing fuel injector hose, made brittle by the extreme heat at the top of the engine. The hoses squirt fuel at the distributor, also at the top of then engine in the "valley." FOOF!! is the sound...

At least he didn't go up with it. Cars are easy to replace.

I have always enjoyed his humor along with his brother; Jerry. Two funny and classy guys from Danville, Illinois

Glad he's OK. Seems that Jaguar has some problems...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113080861241/jaguar-f-type-burns-in-herentals-belgium

I don't care how rich you are, that happens and you've had a REALLY bad day.

Good that no one was hurt.

Glad no one was hurt.

I was expecting some old jag of his from his early days was up for sale.

Curmudgeon wrote: Glad he's OK. Seems that Jaguar has some problems... http://www.worldcarfans.com/113080861241/jaguar-f-type-burns-in-herentals-belgium

Someone more clever than me will probably weave a tandoori joke in there somewhere...

Datsun310Guy wrote: I have always enjoyed his humor along with his brother; Jerry. Two funny and classy guys from Danville, Illinois

"Later, Van Dyke tweeted his own photo and comment: "Used Jag for sale REAL CHEAP!!""

Great book:

http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Life-Out-Show-Business/dp/0307592235/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377021010&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+van+dyke+book

Did you know there are words to the Dick Van Dyke Show theme song? He sang them on NPR once. Really cool guy.

It was a nice car, and I don't use the word "was" lightly here!

Its good to see they are keeping up with the old traditions though...

Woody wrote: He really seems like a nice guy.

Except back when he was drinking. He covered it up pretty well, but addressed it several years ago. It amy also be in the book. Whatever, the man was extremely talented.

I always admired him as the man who got to get close to Mary Tyler Moore, when she was the hottest thing on TV. I say close, but remember this was when they still had to sleep in separate beds because of censorship.