http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5512691756.html
Talk about a rare car owned by someone who knows nothing about it!
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5512691756.html
Talk about a rare car owned by someone who knows nothing about it!
Never knew these came in a stick. That sure is interesting.
I almost can't believe the owner that it's a manual transmission. For one, don't Vanden Plas have those had the rectangular headlights, not the dual rounds? Two, he doesn't know how to drive a manual but thinks it needs a driveshaft?
I can't imagine it would be listed as a manual and specifically noted as one if it wasn't, but another friend noted that it is almost definitely not a Vanden Plas and likely received a different badge at some point.
They DID sell manual XJ40s in the US, but only in double-digit numbers. They are worth more in parts than they are as running, driving cars in most cases.
I'd need to see a shot of the center console to believe it.
He's probably just puzzled by the J-Gate shifter.
They DID make manual XJ40s, guys. We got less than 100 in the US, but we got them. Craigslist sellers are dumb in a lot of ways but I doubt they'd specifically mention not being able to drive stick if it was auto.
I would trade my e34 525iA for a manual Jag, but I don't want to badly enough to drive to Milwaukee.
I'd gladly trade him my Dad's 93 automatic XJ6 for that.
In reply to HappyAndy:
You can fly to Milwaukee and just drive home. Too bad the current owner can't pick you up at the airport with the car! 
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