A vintage-car mechanic who also tells it like it is...

[Ace-Garageguy]

This guy services a lot of older interesting stuff, and routinely comes up against the same problems I do: predominantly poor or no parts availability, and things that have been previously bodged while being "worked on".

This particular car, a 30+ year-old V12 Jag, is a complex vehicle, somewhat challenging to maintain and repair. Like all older cars, it requires patience, deep knowledge of vehicle operation and systems in general, and targeted knowledge about the specific vehicle (or factory manuals and the ability to read and understand technical info and follow directions).

HOWEVER...though these Jags and other early emissions-era vehicles can be complicated, they're not burdened by a lot of add-on electronics running everything. Understanding of the engine management systems and their diagnosis and repair is all the black-magic required. The rest of it, though there's a lot, is straightforward and logical to anyone who has any business "working on cars".  

Those contemplating buying an older "collector" car, especially if you can't or don't want to do your own work, should watch this video.

 

Edited January 15 by Ace-Garageguy
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[1972coronet]

Car Wizard is one of my favourite 'programmes'. Been watching his channel for about 5 years or so ; learnt some tricks from him.

( I'm also enjoying his other programme - whose name I can't recall at this moment - which is about aliens and the whatnot ).

[johnyrotten]

A while back another channel had him look over a 69 daytona, the car was "legit" but had been re-bodied due to a collision, and modified. Guy knows his stuff, and knows when to pull the plug and cut your losses.

[Radretireddad]

Classic V12 Jags get an undeserved bad rap and I’d love to own one. Check out Adam at living with a classic on YouTube for a wealth of knowledge and experience on keeping classic Jags on the road. 

[1972coronet]

Dave's 100% right (as usual) with this one :