My first and favourite car.

Unfortunately, like all cars in those days, it rusted out after a few years of salt laden Toronto roads and I traded it in.

Jaguar service in Toronto in those days was abysmal however I was fortunate to find an independent mechanic who was trained at the Jaguar factory. I avoided, through proper servicing, the mechanical failures that gave these cars an unfair reputation for reliability.

I too had the problem with the starter. The Lucas electrical system was the one notorious fault and not unique to the Jag.  My mechanic corrected the problem by installing a mechanic's switch, not under the hood, but under the dash.

I wish I had had the foresight to keep and eventually restore this car which was a gem.  Good handling, good acceleration and power and a top speed of 125 mph which at my young age I was foolish enough reach regularly.  The leather upholstery, wooden dashboard and fold down tables on the back of the seats all added to the ambience.