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1991 Jaguar XJR-15: Britain’s Fervent Feline
My favorite Petrolicious video to date. So well done. I got goosebumps when he started talking about the relationships he’s built with people and the friends he’s made, and the fact that it’s something he shares with his family. And what a guy. If the chance to have dinner with him came up at auction, I’d bid to win.
Beautiful video as always! As a someone from the south (BTW, some scenes in Franklin, TN) I loved the juxtaposition of this British supercar amongst the “country” surroundings of Tennessee.
I completely agree. I have yet to meet anyone among us “car-ie people” (Seinfeld) that isn’t fun to get to know, and I still have friends from 30 years ago I call to ask about what their projects are. Wonderful Community.
I grew up on the mountains of the South East so I love seeing anything shot there . Thanks for sharing the location. I would love to see a section devoted to some of the details of the cars, people, and places in the films.
Don’t know if it was an intentional tie in but seeing his Rolex on the week of the Rolex 24 was kind of cool.
Extraordinary setting and photography. Wide and perfectly built country roads winding through the ‘Indian Summer’ colored forest … the ultimate playground for this awesome Jaguar V12 racer. A very convincing presentation of this automobile, its enthusiast owner and the following generation. Thumbs up for the storytelling and message… as well as the ethanol free gas!
Great story. It is always wonderful to hear of the fellowship an owner has with their car and the road. This one of those true tales. I have an XJ on my shelf that I purchased many years ago as a tribute to what I wanted in my garage (same color I might add.) This gentleman owns many a man’s dreams. Congratulations!
Correct, @Landroving – it is indeed the Natchez Trace, traversing Franklin in Williamson County, a half-hour south of Nashville. The opening shot of the car shows it parked outside Puckett’s Grocery, an old and popular landmark in the hamlet of Lieper’s Fork, and the video features the gorgeous Fall scenery and great driving roads around this part of the country. What a fabulous film! I’ll be looking for it, with Nas behind the wheel, on my next trip through. Thanks, Petrolicious – you’ve done it again.
@Luna Yes. I think that you have it right. Mazda 626 lamps. Mazda has a bit of history with tail light lenses. As you may know their lens for the NA series MX5 found their way into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
The ending to this story is so perfect,the look his son had while starting the car along with the focus when revving the engine. Well that’s where it all starts that look, I think we all had that look or have seen it on people that will forever be car people. That look comes from the deepest part of your soul as a car guy or girl! Very well done capturing that.
It never ceases to inspire me. The attitude true car lovers have. No class or ranking, no level of wealth or want ever seem to matter. Its the love of the vehicle. From the guy who loves his Foxbody Mustang to the owner of the finest of automotive craftsmanship the world has ever known, we acknowledge we are all the same. Hot rodders to Bugatti owners see the world through their windshields as one in the same. I have to admit that all of the cars I see on this platform are not my cup of tea as one would say. Its the sense of oneness that I most appreciate as an enthusiast. Thank you Petroliciuous for being a platform that all of us in the car world can feel good about belonging to. Only if the rest of the world would follow the ways of the motorhead, it surely would be a better place.
Good point Kelly, and so true about the richness blended in a shared interest . I see it available outside the auto passion in many other incarnations such as the Autobon Society’s annual bird counts,gatherings here on the peninsula of water colorist,golfer’s,hikers,long distant runner’s and sailors. When I’m walking Carmel or Asilomar beach I try to keep in mind this bigger then life reality. We are capable of being like brother&sister,feeling our way along the worlds big paths as not only neighbors but family .
Hi all !… I was thinking :” – when I will find a model-kit of Jag XJR15 ?”… And Petrolicious made it… more : “in real” ! ! This design was so cool and elegant… ; the “nobelty” of the technical data are … majestic! 😉 … And another race car from Le Mans was inspired by it : the Nissan R390. I was talking about a time – not so far – when the race-cars were Art for the pleasure of the eyes…, ears, mind (!) and the heart.
