I received a letter today from Jaguar’s North American Archives confirming my Heritage Certificate request. They provided me with a rough copy of the certificate for me to proofread prior to printing. Part of the data included is the car’s “birthday” and its first owner. The car was built on February 26th, 1965. The first owner was John A. Standish of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Additionally, I’ve learned that the car’s original color was Opalescent Dark Green, with a tan interior. I suspected a green of some sort, as the photos I’ve seen prior to its restoration had a greenish tinge to them. The car had obviously sat outside in the southwestern sun for quite a while and the car looked very faded and very tired.
I have no idea how long Mr. Standish owned the car, but I’d love to find him, or his family and learn more about it.
My car is built on the same date in 1964 !
Walt Shuster, on the Jag list, is from Alb; perhaps he could help you locate him? If indeed Mr. Standish’s car
-er, CARetaking- was known to me Mum and Dad, I cannot access that info but Standish would be in his 80s, maybe 90s. Maybe Dan Mooney might kno…er, *never mind*.
🙂
Also, re: your above statement:
“It’s not really mine, I’m just it’s current caretaker.”
Just like the planet and its human infestation…..:)