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The International Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet Register
The Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet
1. Characteristics and Identification
Appoxiamately 5000 XJ-S Cabriolets were built between 1982 and 1988, and can be identified by reference to their VIN (see below).
The boot badge on a Cabriolet should read XJ-SC as opposed to XJ-S on the Coupe of the same age and XJS-C on the Convertible which followed.
The roof of a Cabriolet does not fold away completely, like that of a Convertible. The roof structure is what would normally be termed a "Targa" with rigid window frames and roll-bar, 2 removable roof panels (above driver and front passenger) and EITHER a flexible half-hood at the rear, which could be folded down manually OR a fixed rear hard top in its place.
The Cabriolet roof, as originally supplied by the factory, had NO electrics - it was completely manual in operation.
The picture below shows the versatility of the Cabriolet roof.
Cabriolet or Convertible?
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2. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Decoder
3. Body Colours and Paint Codes
4. Build Numbers and Landmarks
5. Market Destination
6. Correct Hood Stowage Method
An incorrectly folded hood - notice that the front is folded back.
A correctly folded hood - notice that the front is folded forward.
An incorrectly fitted hood cover
A correctly fitted hood cover
As Jaguar intended !!!
7. Accessories and Automobilia
 Instruction tape for Radio/Cassette and Vehicle Operation |
 In original presentation box |
Here is the inscription on the inside of the box lid.
 The audio care kit |
 In its original wallet |
"Preparing the Cabriolet top for open-air driving"
notice the title wrongly refers to "XJ-SC Cabriolet" when it should be
EITHER "XJ-SC"OR "XJ-S Cabriolet BUT NOT BOTH!
This postcard, depicts a stamp - both are rare!
8. The Burberry Limited Edition
9. Other Concepts, Conversions and Limited Editions
10. Register of Readers XJ-S Cabriolets
To add your Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet to our readers register, please contact Xclusively Jaguar
Information compiled with the co-operation of Jaguar Enthusiast's Club XJS Forum Co-ordinator, Paul Sinnott.
Pictures courtesy of Jaguar Heritage and Stephen Tebben, USA.