I Know That Jags are Pretty Special

While browsing an admittedly old catalog for a detailed drawing of the headlight assembly for a Jaguar  XK140, I ran across this unknown-to-me requirement for their headlights.

 

This shot is from the index section of a 1992 XKs Unlimited parts catalog and it shows an entry for "Headlight Fluid". Turning to page 51 in the publication to further my education on these exotic beasts, I found no mention of of this elusive liquid.

There are descriptions of Jaguar's styling as "fluid" and I've even seen a website dedicated to "blinker fluid", but this one is new to me. Was this simply an "Easter egg" prank or perhaps a place holder during the design of the catalog?  

There is one more oddity in the photo that I didn't mention. See if you can find it and then drop me a note in the comments section.

A Fat Wallet Does Not Imply Driving Skill

Many of you loyal readers may have seen this fan-boy video clip of a million-plus-dollar Aston Martin being stalled repeatedly on a Paris street. 

The Aston Martin One 77 is a limited run (77 copies only) super coupe powered by a 7.3 litre, 750 BHP V-12 engine. As with most modern high performance cars, the transmission is a paddle shift automatic affair. Clothed in an aluminum body, the carbon fiber chassis rides on a suspension derived from Aston's DB9. Plunk down US$1.7 million and you can attempt to take it to its 220 MPH top speed.

Our friend in the video seems to be having a bit of a time getting the whole shebang underway. I'm sure the super blackout window tint is hiding a mighty red face. 

Check Engine Light

Yes, my classic British cars have a Check Engine light.

A Garden Hose is NOT a Fuel Line

I found this photo while trolling the Hemmings Motor News ads today. It was one of a series for a Triumph Stag for sale in Texas. Now I will admit to a bodge or three in my time, but a garden hose fuel line ain't one of them. You will also note the absence of any hose clamps.

It may have burned to the waterline by now.