Jaguar Vanden Plas: The Joy of Car Washing

cazalea · 2017-07-30T16:57:22Z

Cazalea shares the joy of washing his Jaguar Vanden Plas, highlighting its preserved beauty and the emotional connection to car care. Explore automotive passion.

Cazalea shares a series of evocative photographs and reflections on the simple pleasure of washing his car on a sunny Sunday afternoon. His post delves into the emotional connection owners have with their vehicles, highlighting the beauty of automotive design and the personal satisfaction derived from meticulous care.

I do.

The gleam of the paint, the sparkle of the chrome, the sensuousness of the curves,

the aggressiveness of some details,

and the safety, security and luxury of others...

Yes, of course, often we are too busy, or have an apartment, or live where there's drought, or constant rain, or snowdrifts measured in meters of height... or have no car at all, but

once in awhile, it just feels right.

Cazalea

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Washing one's car is a deeply satisfying ritual for many enthusiasts, allowing them to appreciate the vehicle's aesthetics and maintain its condition.
The author's Jaguar, a Vanden Plas, is a testament to dedicated ownership, particularly its well-preserved paint and interior, which are challenging to maintain on dark colors and older models.
The 90s and early 2000s Jaguars are noted for better representing the brand's interior furnishing traditions compared to some colder modern models.
Environmental regulations and local conditions, such as drought or constant dust, can significantly impact the ability and enjoyment of washing one's car at home.
Some collectors own multiple vehicles, motorcycles, and even lawnmowers, indicating a broad passion for mechanical objects and their upkeep.
The ambiance of a well-maintained car's interior, particularly in luxury models like the Vanden Plas, adds to the overall ownership experience.

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Tim_M

Jul 30, 2017

It's uncommon to see Jaguars of this vintage well-kept by dedicated owners. They tend to get lost between the modern revival under Tata and the classic-era cars from the William Lyons era. Yours looks wonderful, and I hope it won't have long to wait before we start to treasure and recognize Jags of its era. I'm particularly taken by how you've preserved the paint (dark colors are challenging!) and the condition of the interior materials. On that last count, I feel that the 90s and early 2000s Ja

dr.kol

Jul 30, 2017

I did not enjoy it but I invited a Norwegian business friend for a bear hunt tomorrow and the car needs to be at least in decent condition. Best, Kari

cazalea

Jul 30, 2017

And how hard it is to keep a car clean in those conditions. At our end of the world it's endless dust then fog condensing on the palm trees and dripping on the cars. I have 2x cars compared to garage spaces.

cazalea

Jul 30, 2017

I rarely get to sit here but I love the ambiance in the back of the Vanden Plas That rare occasion! Usually it's this for me: The car is in excellent condition due to love from its previous owner who was my pal and left it to me when he passed away. I've had it 6 years. Here's the day we bought the car together, 16 years ago.

marcelo

Jul 30, 2017

...if I had a Jaguar like that. V12?

cazalea

Jul 30, 2017

Mine is simply a 4.0L V8. Mike

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