Walt Osborn's first full-time job was at the local Studebaker dealership as assistant parts man.  He bought his first Jaguar, a XK 140 DHC when he was 19.   Walt has always had a love of automobiles and especially of Jaguars. 

Since owning his first Jaguar, Walt has continued to work on this fine automobile throughout his life.  Walt has owned and operated Jaguar parts or repair shops in Arizona, Utah, and now in Idaho.  He has restored nearly every model of Jaguar.   Best of show, First in class, and many other prizes have been won by Walt's restorations. 

Vintage Jag Works is a family business, dedicated to high quality and great performance.  Walt started Vintage Jag Works in the late 80's as a Jaguar Repair and restoration shop that specialized in building C-type Replicas from the ground up.   Two of Walt's sons, Joe and Rob, also live in Idaho and help with the business.   Joe, the head mechanic, started helping Walt on Restorations and service work when he was 10 years old and continued working after school and summers until he started full-time in 1987.  Rob is almost entirely focused on body work and detail assembly.   Ray, Walt's other son living in Salt Lake City, Utah helps with the Internet.  Arlene, Walt's oldest daughter, helps with the books and the other office needs.

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