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The name says it all. “Jag John” has been specializing in Jaguar service for over 32 years and can work on anything from late model cars to vintage Jaguars, as well as other British marques.

Fast Facts about “Jag John” Kelly

- Has worked at Park Place LTD since:
April 1, 1999... no foolin’

- Is known for:
Jags, of course

- What makes Park Place LTD Unique?
“The variety of cars we work on here is unlike almost anywhere else. I’ve got a fully restored '67 E Type in one bay, a late model XJR next to it, and then a supercharged Shelby Mustang right over there, with hot rod Corvair of all things next to it!”

- Origins:
Bellevue, WA

- Current Daily Driver:
2006 Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet.

- Dream Garage:
'59 Plymouth Sport Fury, '65 Ford Econoline Pick-Up.

- Did you Know?
Jag John moonlights as a Seattle Seafair Pirate. We thought they’d have let him in on looks alone, but it’s actually very stringent application (hazing) process with a lot of responsibility attached to the position!

- More About Jag John:

John especially likes working on the V12 cars that many people shy away from. “They're actually a lot simpler than they look once you're past the layer of wires and hoses, and when they are tuned properly, can be very reliable and a real treat to drive.”