[{"id": 11772635, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, Everyone! And WELCOME to the auction of my 2006 Jaguar XJ8 L, affectionately referred to by me as \"Jag Jag\" since I acquired it new.\r\n\r\nI love it! And I think you will, too.... Because it is gorgeous, elegant, rides as though atop chiffon, and ever show- stopping. I know that The Winner will continue to \"baby\" it as I always have. Thank you all for participating in my auction of Jag Jag, and I invite you to send me any questions or comments you might have. I will be more than pleased to address them. \r\n\r\nAnd one other thing. They say that the \"L\" is for extra Long, which it is. I just say that it's for Limousine! Good Luck, BVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687465252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11772798, "authorName": "MdPensfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdpensfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a beauty. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687466033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11772847, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So kind of you, MdPensfan; thank you! BVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687466184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11773376, "authorName": "Eliotb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eliotb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in Annandale and lost an '06 metallic red VDP to a falling tree a few years back, now replaced with an '03 VDP. If I get a real burr under my saddle about this car could I drop by and see it? If you're using London Auto we can't be all that far from one another. And, I take it the steering wheel is not heated, right? If so, it's such a first world problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687468071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11773391, "authorName": "Slais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slais/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Slais", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687468112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11773853, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, Eliotb,\r\n\r\nI am very sorry to hear about the demise of your '06 metallic red VDP, not to mention at the expense of a falling tree. I would be happy to meet you at London Auto, Nick's place, at noon tomorrow, Friday. I will be in Jag Jag, and what may I ask will you be driving?\r\n\r\nLook forward to it,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687469759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11774914, "authorName": "Eliotb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eliotb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll send you a note first thing in the morning if I can make it. I\u2019m caregiver to a disabled spouse which affects my ability to get out on short notice. If I can work it out, I\u2019ll confirm to you as quickly as possible. If I make it, I\u2019ll drive a quartz \u201803 VDP with the tag GUD KITY.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687477208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11775608, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, Eliotb,\r\n\r\nI regret to say that I am not able to meet with you-- and to learn of your disabled spouse-- but I hope you like what you see about my XJ8 L, and look forward to seeing you get involved in the BaT process!\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687486289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11776372, "authorName": "Eliotb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eliotb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BVCP: thanks for the heads up. I was about to write you that I couldn\u2019t get free here until a bit later. The car looks to be in great shape, especially since you dealt with the front shocks, which also emptied my wallet with the dearly departed \u201806 VDP. My compliments on the condition of the beast. I will be watching to see how the sale evolves. I do need to get by London eventually to see if they can help with an issue with my current car. I\u2019ve ferried parts over there for Peter Crespin, the JCNA Jag World editor, a long-time acquaintance. Again, thanks for the heads up on scheduling.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687521455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11776982, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, Eliotb,\r\n\r\nThanks for your compliments on the condition of Jag Jag, \"the beast\" as you called it. Very nice coming from you, a longtime Jaguar owner and oficianado. \r\nYes, I have maintained it impeccably, soup to nuts, and have each and every of its service records. When I wasn't driving it, it was always in my garage--protected from the elements. A super pleasurable vehicle to drive!\r\n\r\nI do hope you stay tuned, and get involved in the auction. This cream puff may be the last Jaguar you ever buy!\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687529555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11794301, "authorName": "By-Tor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/by-tor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As Jeremy Clarkson would say \"Now this is a proper Jaaaaaaaggggg\". LOL.\r\n\r\nThese are so beautiful and timeless cars. Maybe Mercedes-Benz was ahead in the technology department but these won easily in the elegance department.\r\n\r\nGood luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687723050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11795717, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Sunday, By-Tor,\r\n\r\nThank you for such a nice, and knowing, compliment!\r\n\r\nYes, easily in the elegance department. High glam, Jag Jag!\r\n\r\nCheers, and my best,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687732384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11811473, "authorName": "JustAnotherQS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justanotherqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smoker or non-smoker vehicle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687949858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11813046, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, JustAnotherQS,\r\n\r\nThank you for asking, and important!\r\n\r\nA non-smoking vehicle! No one has ever smoked in this vehicle--and I am one of those people who has a hard time with smoke, evening while dining al fresco. It just doesn't agree with me.\r\n\r\nThanks, again, and my best,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687969505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11815880, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, All you Jaguar Oficionados,\r\n\r\nExciting times ahead, and I just want to say, again, that this original-owner beauty has always been smoke-free!\r\n\r\nAnd to say that I again invite you to ask any other questions you might have. I am most happy to address them, as they are all important like this last one, and to receive, and respond to, any comments you might have as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, you and I are all in the Jaguar Oficionado Club! So I know I'm in good company already!:)\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687981487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11819031, "authorName": "afkjhny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afkjhny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BVCP In photos 26-32 it seems the right front corner of the hood doesn't rest flush against the surrounding frame and headlights; compare with 42, 43 where the left corner of the hood does close flush. Please clarify if the hood twisted at some point or if there's an issue with the hood struts causing an uneven closure. Otherwise, it appears you've kept it really well-maintained over the years. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688004438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11819279, "authorName": "JustAnotherQS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justanotherqs/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by JustAnotherQS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688009067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11819293, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, afkjhny, \r\n\r\nThank you for your inquiry. To answer your question, there has never been a circumstance of this vehicle's hood being twisted, nor one of having any issues with the hood struts. None whatsoever. Neither has it been in a front-end accident, or any accident for that matter. And not even a circumstance of feather-light front end impact.\r\n\r\nThat is the best I can tell you.\r\n\r\nBut what I can do and am happy to do in the morning, is to pull my vehicle out of the garage, open and then close the hood again.\r\n\r\nPlease understand that, while I am quite familiar with opening and closing the vehicle's soft-close trunk--- I love that sound, and the whole action of it!-- the one and only time I, myself, have ever opened the hood and, therefore closed it, was in fact to take photos of the engine of the vehicle for the very purpose of my listing it on BaT, very recently. It is not a soft-close hood, as you presumably know, and as odd as this may sound, I felt a bit nervous even doing it, and may not have closed the hood just perfectly/completely? Or is it an angle issue with the photographs, perhaps?\r\n\r\nThe reason I can repeat that exercise tomorrow morning, and not tonight, and as outlandish as it sounds, is that there are (frequent) reports of late about juvenile black bear(s) in th area. And if they knew me, they wouldn't want to tangle--lol-- it is I, of course, who does not wish to tangle with them!\r\n\r\nThis, and, again, could you be referring to the angling of these photos (I am not a professional photographer, and so perhaps a mediocre grade for me in the analogue right-left precision department?!)\r\n\r\nBut definitely no hood twists or hood strut issues. Not ever. This vehicle handled only with kid leather gloves, and by professionals. The one exception being my recent \"photo shoot\" for the listing of this vehicle I love.\r\n\r\nBeyond this, I wish to thank you for your really nice compliment about my maintenance of the vehicle. I have, said immodestly, I know, maintained it impeccably, and with the best people in my area. And when I wasn't driving \"on its chiffon\" as I like to say, it's rightful place was always inside my garage, away from the elements.\r\n\r\nThank you, afkjhny, for your questions and flattering comment, and I hope the above helps.\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688009323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11820467, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings to All of the Jaguar Oficionado Club!\r\n\r\nToday is The Day! And my original-owner, super low mileage, Platinum/Champagne mint condition, and show stopping XJ8L awakened today with a certain brilliant aura about it, I must say!\r\n\r\nAnd, I hope you did, too! \r\n\r\nIf you know what you love, and love that you know this beauty is far too fabulous to let go by, and not soon have in your own garage, I hope you make that happen! And I look forward to hearing from all of you throughout the day, for any reason, even just to say \"hi!\"\r\n\r\nWith my best to all of you of the JOC! And my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS, in advance, to the Victor!!\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688048521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11820595, "authorName": "afkjhny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afkjhny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BVCP Thank you for your quick reply - aren't bears afraid of jaguars (don't answer that)? In photos 122, 135... did you ever get an estimate to fix the headliner sag (this apparently happens on older Europeans)? Thanks again", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688049831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11821110, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, again, afkjhny, and thanks for staying in touch!\r\n\r\nOkay, I won't answer that:), but if I were to I would say that Jaguars do carry that air of absolute invincibility--to bears and to anyone/anything else. But that's once you're inside it, vis-a-vis a juvenile bear!\r\n\r\nNow, to your question, and thank you, once again, for asking it. In all candor, the sag is so minimal, and therefore has never bothered me at all. This, coming from a perfectionist, truly. So, I have never pursued pricing on it.\r\n\r\nBut, I did just now, because you asked the question. I contacted THE Jaguar outfit in this area, the only place I will take Jag Jag--the Owner/Head Mechanic of London Auto Services, in this area, with an attendant loyal following, for decades. They, not doing that upholstery work, in turn, put me in touch with the outfit in the area that they refer to for this headliner replacement work. FYI, it is Lim's Upholstery in Chantilly, Virginia-- 703-327-3232. I just spoke with the owner there, Dohn. He does only this work, and replaces headliners on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nThe reason I continue to use the word \"replace\" and not \"repair\" is because, if one were to toy with a repair, according to Dohn, due to the thinness of the upholstery one would be right back there in no time with a lot of adhesive stains and bubbling. Not the way to go, and not something you or I could look at.\r\n\r\nThe only way to do this is to do it right, and that is to replace the headliner. The cost to do that is $420. I stopped short of asking him for the Friends & Family discount.:)\r\n\r\nI hope that helps. Thank you, again, for your keen attention to this magnificent vehicle, and appreciate your involvement in my auction!\r\n\r\nMy best,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688054635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11823018, "authorName": "MidwestBandit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midwestbandit/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by MidwestBandit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688064236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11823106, "authorName": "pmurtskcus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmurtskcus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice x356 model. Do you know why the Carfax lists this car as having had 3 previous owners? GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688064664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11823115, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HELLO to all you members of the Jaguar Oficionado Club, a perennially open club to all who wish to join!\r\n\r\nCOUNTDOWN!!!!!\r\n\r\nJag Jag was a Birthday gift to me in early 2007, shiny and new, and somehow neither of us has aged! Not one bit! So, go ahead and make someone HAPPY!!\r\n\r\nI am SO excited for the Winner, and just want to forewarn you: Get ready to fall in love!\r\n\r\nI know my gorgeous Jaguar will find a great new home. And, distance notwithstanding as to where that home is, just know that I will hear your Champagne popping from McLean, Virginia!!\r\n\r\nGood Luck to All, and with my very best,\r\n\r\nBVCP\r\n\r\nI hope the Winner of this Auction of Jag Jag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688064705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11823158, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the party, @MidwestBandit! I am proudly from the Midwest as well!\n\nAnd you are in good company, along with the others who are participating in my auction!\n\nGood Luck!\n\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688064905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11823406, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi there, @pmurtskcus!\n\nThank you for this question. It is a great one! And the answer is easy and straightforward.\n\nI leased this 2006 stunner brand new in March of 2007, my Birthday month, with my former husband as co-lessee, then later so purchased it in 2009. It was then re-titled in 2012 with me as the sole (always-original) owner, my former husband's name then being removed from the Title.\n\nI really appreciate your asking, as that Carmax report really needed this footnote! And you just gave me the opportunity to provide. Thank you!\n\nI am the original owner, the common thread if you will, and the one who drove it just those few 35K miles since my Birthday in March 2007.\n\nSo, in a nutshell, leased from Jaguar (first \"owner\" for Carfax purposes);\nPurchased, and financed with Bank of America (second \"owner\" for Carfax purposes); and\nPaid in full, and new, clean Title issued in my name solely in 2012. (third \"owner\" for Carfax purposes).\n\nThank you, again, for this important question. An illumination that not only you, but perhaps others, needed. So I thank you!\n\nMy best,\n\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688066170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11823781, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings, again, All!\n\nWe are well within the hour mark! Showtime within Showtime!\n\nI am looking forward to hearing from many more of you Watchers who are moved to action, to involve themselves in this auction!\n\nIn the meanwhile, I want to say \"Hello and Thank You\" again to @MidwestBandit and @JustAnotherQS!! Let's keep it going!\n\nThat, and a BIG shout out to Slais for \"slaying it\" in opening bidding on this exquisite vehicle in a manner that made the statement it absolutely deserves! \n\nSomeone's going to be veeery happy, and I wish you all the best of luck!!\n\nMy best,\n\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688067877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824277, "authorName": "BearGC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beargc/", "bidAmount": 12300, "content": "$12,300 bid placed by BearGC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688069990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824315, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome, BearGC!\r\n\r\nGC, my dearest Father's initials...\r\n\r\nGood luck, and thanks for popping in!\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824321, "authorName": "DHG5417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhg5417/", "bidAmount": 12551, "content": "$12,551 bid placed by DHG5417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824332, "authorName": "JAHopps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahopps/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by JAHopps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824348, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to you, dear Newcomers, and so happy to have you on board!!\r\n\r\nGood luck, and my best,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824349, "authorName": "BearGC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beargc/", "bidAmount": 13333, "content": "$13,333 bid placed by BearGC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824354, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for late question. Is there a Bluetooth connection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824375, "authorName": "DHG5417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhg5417/", "bidAmount": 13602, "content": "$13,602 bid placed by DHG5417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824377, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, GC!! My brothers and I otherwise called him \"The Silver Fox!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824396, "authorName": "BearGC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beargc/", "bidAmount": 13860, "content": "$13,860 bid placed by BearGC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824426, "authorName": "blackjags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackjags/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by blackjags", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11824433, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HI, DCenthusiast!\r\n\r\nI have a bluetooth adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter.\r\nBVCP", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688070603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824457, "authorName": "blackjags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackjags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/29/23 for $14,500 to blackjags", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688070686, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11824459, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, blackjags!\r\n\r\nAs we used to say in the Motor City, let's just get down with our bad selves!!! \r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688070693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824504, "authorName": "afkjhny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afkjhny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller. @BVCP you are a genuinely kind and candid seller, ruining all used car dealers' reputations. All the best", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688070960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824532, "authorName": "Jake4411", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jake4411/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688071109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11824557, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Just saw this a little too late. Beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688071220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11825344, "authorName": "BVCP (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to BlackJags, who now gets to fall in love with a Platinum Metallic!!!\r\n\r\nMy great thanks to all of you who participated in my auction of Jag Jag!!!\r\n\r\nAnd, afkjhny, thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I am Midwestern direct, and hope that kindness and candor always follow... With my best to you, too! \r\n\r\nThank you to All, and with my best,\r\n\r\nBVCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688074312, "type": "comment"}]