John, Again most interesting!
I’d not heard of any 3.6 cabs being fitted with automatic gearboxes in 1982/3 (only the 1987 batch of 106) though I gather these perhaps haven’t been ‘located’.

Also of interest is that RHD V12’s are just as rare in UK as the 3.6 version, I hadn’t realised just how many V12 were made LHD for export. I always thought the 3.6 manual & auto were the rare ones but just 687 UK V12’s produced..

Should I assume that ‘Located’ means you have owner details on your database and know the car still exists or does it also include known but maybe scrapped cars?

Is there any mechanism for capturing scrapped cars somehow.

Regards, Robin

So mine is just ‘One of Seven’ clone cars in Dorchester but as you say where do you stop!

One thing I was meaning to ask was you have all the production figures but what about the scrapped cars? Even now I see several cabriolets that are being broken – still at an alarming rate given future scarcity. Over the last twenty years there have been so many on eBay being broken for parts that the original 5013 must be significantly less. Certainly if one looks on the DVLA data website ‘how many left’ (think that’s what it’s called from memory) there are significantly less XJS-C’s taxed or SORN in UK now.

I’m sure over time many owners would be interested in the production data at the top but I think if not replied to will drop out of obvious sight but maybe Laurence can add data as a ‘Technical’ section page so it is not lost in old pages..

kind regards, Robin Rainsley

Most invaluable data. So my 3.6M RHD cab is one of just 563 RHD rather than the 1042 total produced manuals that I normally quote and was aware of..
I’ve now also got a screen shot to retain, great..

Thanks Bleasie,
NB would it be worth having a section on the website with all this super definitive production data.

Yes, just the one part number BD44773,in my Jaguar parts manual – says quantity 2 against it..
To be sure just put part number into Jag classic Parts web and should confirm item, qty and price..

Robin

Hi, not sure if Gerben’s original enquiry was actually for the front quarter-lights – BD44773 – same both sides and identical to coupe – £27.15 plus vat available from Jaguar currently or the rear quarter window seals.
The rear windows aren’t exactly little triangles?

Laurence, Good news about re-manufacturing the rear window rubber seals (BAC7743 & BAC7742) anyway and assuming pricing is sensible you can reserve a pair for myself.

I assume re-manufactured Targa seal would be the main BBC6664 rather than rear one which is BCC1001 – again I’d be interested but not desperate. They were over £100 plus vat twenty years back which is why I didn’t replace it then!

Sorry to talk part numbers but it is necessary for clarity.

Thanks for taking the initative on part re-manufacturing it’s a really important development in the club.

Regards, Robin

I have seen a couple of XJS’s fitted with the 18″Aston Martin DB7 Turbine alloy wheels and Pirelli P Zero tyres.
As the DB7 is practically a mk2 version of XJS I gather these fit. Not my taste but there is currently a convertible on eBay with these fitted so you can see wheel fit.
I’d put a link to listing but not sure how – so check out Alpine green 1988 convertible – ‘reduced’ to £15,500 on eBay – 5days until ends.
Aston wheels are often available as owners update the early DB7 wheels for later versions – cost even more than Jag ones when new..

Robin

Hi Jon, I await your update as to the keys suitability but put me down for two Waso keys if enough are available.

Robin

How interesting, I always thought my 1987 XJS-C Waso key was an aftermarket copy replacement, not the original key.
You learn something everyday.. so that is the original Jaguar supplied key, not very grand is it, no growler head or jag logo – just Waso!

I think I might just order a replacement from triple-C- motors in Arizona as although expensive I cannot find them any cheaper elsewhere in USA and none at all in U.K. that I can find..

Mine is a little worn now and a replacement would make sense.

Thanks for that Mark.

Robin

Just to show I read the posts – Ebay have been charging its 10% sale fees on total sale price including any postage for several years now.
You could always arrange your own courier for £10 ish via any web agent like Parcelmonkey / Parcelto go – even for UPS.. (most sellers don’t mind just havn’t a clue about post/courier costs so go high)

Robin

Most interesting, were eight cabs sacrificed by Tickford or Jaguar in getting the original design right?
Mr Bleasie please let us know – I too love the rare facts about cabriolets..

Robin