Creating a Car Album lets you tell the story of your Jaguar — from ownership and upkeep to restoration work, day trips and longer adventures. This step‑by‑step guide shows you exactly where to click, how to save safely, and how to add photos and stories without getting lost.
Replacing the rear side-window rubbers on an XJS Cabriolet reveals why “looking fine” isn’t always enough. A step-by-step account of diagnosing leaks, fitting newly remanufactured seals, and refitting the glass correctly.
An overview of how the XJS Soft Tops Club website evolved from an ageing club site into a refined, community-focused platform, unifying design, forums, articles, albums, and galleries into a modern home for XJS enthusiasts.
The Jaguar XJS has long carried a reputation for cooling problems, yet in many cases the behaviour owners worry about is entirely normal. This article tries to explain how the cooling systems on both six- and twelve-cylinder XJ-S models were designed to behave, and how to distinguish expected temperature movement from genuine cause for concern.
The Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolet’s production figures appear unusual until viewed in context. This article examines how regulatory caution, market confidence, and manufacturing realities shaped the numbers — and why those figures make sense once the full story is understood.</
The Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolet was not a conventional convertible, but a carefully managed response to regulatory uncertainty and market risk. This article explains why Jaguar built the XJ-SC the way it did, and how caution shaped its unusual production life.</
Every Jaguar XJS has a story. Some are tales of careful preservation. Others are journeys of restoration, modification, travel, or long-term ownership. Many are a mixture of all three.
LED dashboard bulbs are widely promoted as a cure for dim XJ-S instruments. This article compares LED and standard bulbs in real-world use, explaining what actually improves readability — and what can make it worse.
Early XJ-S dashboards are well known for dim instrument lighting. This article explains a cost-free method to significantly improve visibility in the speedometer and rev counter, without replacing bulbs or modifying the wiring.</
Mean & Roofless was the informal newsletter of the International Cabriolet Register, produced by John Bleasdale to keep owners connected and to document the evolving history of these rare cars.
James Ogilvy‑Stuart recounts the history of his Jaguar XJS‑C 3.6 Manual, placing the car in production context and tracing its journey from the UK through long‑term storage to its eventual relocation to Far North Queensland, Australia.
A new member documents the beginning of a full bare-metal restoration of his 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC V12. Part one follows the early stages of stripping, assessment, and structural repair, revealing the true condition of the car beneath its outward appearance.
Shane Bowering concludes the story of his 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible, charting its journey from a neglected past to an ambitious restoration. From mechanical resurrection to paint setbacks and renewed craftsmanship, this final chapter reflects perseverance, loss, and the pursuit of a personal vision.
The first part of a two-part story charting the remarkable journey of a 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible — from its early years in Japan, through ownership by a high-profile Australian mining magnate, to the moment it entered the hands of its current custodian.
During the 2020 Covid lockdowns, Tasmanian owner Brian Spencer undertook a comprehensive programme of preventative maintenance on his XJS Convertible, transforming its suspension, brakes and ride quality.
Kevin Bishop shares the story of rescuing his 1987 XJ-SC V12 from a decade in storage. After recommissioning work and looks ahead to a rolling restoration and club meet ups.
A personal account by member Paul Newman describing how he unexpectedly became the owner of a 1995 4.0‑litre AJ16 XJS Convertible, following a memorable journey to the Cotswolds and an extraordinary family surprise.
A behind-the-scenes account of how Jaguar Rover Australia staged ‘The Jaguar Ball’ in 1985, flying the very first XJ‑SC Cabriolet halfway around the world against the clock to support a high‑stakes Bathurst campaign that would ultimately transform Jaguar’s fortunes in Australia.
A member shares a simple, low-cost method for restoring tired interior veneer on an XJ-SC Cabriolet. With patience, basic tools, and time at home, faded and yellowed woodwork can be brought back to life.</
LPG conversions are often discussed but rarely documented in detail. In this member-written article, one XJ-SC Cabriolet owner shares his long-term experience of running a V12 Jaguar on LPG, outlining the costs, compromises, and practical considerations involved.
Clouded and scratched rear light lenses can age an XJ-S more than almost any other detail. In this short member-written article, one owner shows how time, patience, and a simple plastic polish can significantly improve tired rear lights without replacing them.
Rather than re-covering the tired fabric on my XJ-SC Cabriolet’s Targa panels, I explored an alternative approach: stripping them back, preparing the surfaces properly, and painting them to match the car. This article documents the thinking, discoveries, and results of that decision.
A twelve-day, 1,200-mile touring holiday through Scotland in an XJ-SC Cabriolet, taking in mountain roads, historic sites, distilleries, aviation museums, and the quiet pleasure of covering long distances exactly as these cars were intended to do.
A long-term ownership story of a Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolet, bought on impulse and kept for decades. From European touring adventures to quiet later-life journeys, this is a reflection on companionship, reliability, and the quiet bond that forms between car and owner. </p>
Many Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolets carry a mysterious hand-stamped number hidden in the boot rain gutter. This article explores where it appears, what it is not, and the most credible explanation currently known — while inviting owners to help complete the picture.
Some Jaguar XJS models were fitted with an advanced onboard trip computer decades before such systems became commonplace. This article explains what each function does, highlights known quirks, and explores the differences between US and UK versions. </p>
Lowering the rear roof on an XJ-SC Cabriolet looks simple, but there is a right way and a wrong way. Fold it incorrectly and the roof cover will never fit properly, no matter how hard you try.
