Hi,
I’m helping my dad research the history of his old Jaguar and could use some help!
It’s a 1984 XJ-SC and he was told it was created as a prototype and was 1 of only 12 that were ultimately manufactured by Jaguar before they decided not to go ahead with that prototype.
Does anyone know if there’s a digital archive or online database where I could verify this info?
Thanks so much!
I can’t help you much but, if you haven’t already, you might be better posting this in the section specifically for the XJS here: https://forums.jag-lovers.com/c/xj-s/29
The total production of the Jaguar XJ-SC seems to be about 5000 according to this site: https://xjs-soft-tops.com/articles/xj-sc-cabriolet/.
Personally, I love the look of the XJ-SC and its Targa top. It’s much better looking than the later convertibles in my opinion.
Good luck finding out more!
David
There’s another website called xjsdata.com where you can see the many other XJ-SCs that are out there. They are not usually as easy to sell as the convertibles but they do have their fans.
You can also write to the JDHT (Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust) and for a small fee they will research your can vin and tell you if in fact it is a prototype or early production or extra special in any way. https://www.jaguarheritage.com/archive-services/certificates/
-John
Elle,
There is a lot of info on the internet about the Jaguar XJ-SC cabriolet, built from 1983 to 1988. Thousands of these cars, with removable roof panels, were built as a open air transition from the coupes to a true production convertible with a hydraulically operated top. In addition to the Jaguar built XJ-SC there were a number of independent shops that would take an XJ-S coupe and cut the top to make a cabriolet (targa top) or drop head top convertible.
Can you post some pictures of your father’s car so we can see what it looks like?
There are many books available about the various configurations of the XJ-S that might provide more insights.
Paul
this may help on this post?
my 1978 XJS/C cab, converted by Aston martin early 1980s!
pic shows A/M letters on hood /bonnet, conversion was done after hours at Tickford area!
when i got car it had much rust, from setting for yrs in a New Jeresy warehouse, from shipping tied down on open deck across ocean spray!
