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Starting the recommission on my STR

9 July 2023 · Restoration

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After sitting unused on my dad's drive for a couple of years, it was time to get this thing back on the road. A quick look underneath told me there was plenty of work ahead.

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2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4.2 V8 Supercharged
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David B.
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That already reads well — nothing to tidy
Write a line or two first, then I'll tidy it

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