Whats the difference between the Vanden Plas and normal XJs
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"VanDen Plas" means different things depending on year and market. Pages could be written on the subject. For most non-USA markets the VDP was the top-of-the-line Daimler model. In the USA and Canada the name was used on Jaguars.
In the case of USA cars it means, primarily, upgraded interior trim. Higher grade leather and wood, different seats, picnic trays for the back seat, and other upgrades. Someone here will remember and list them all :-).
The fluted grille and trunk lid "plinth" used to be Daimler exclusives but they eventually made their way to the Jaguar VDPs.
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In the case of USA cars it means, primarily, upgraded interior trim. Higher grade leather and wood, different seats, picnic trays for the back seat, and other upgrades. Someone here will remember and list them all :-).
The fluted grille and trunk lid "plinth" used to be Daimler exclusives but they eventually made their way to the Jaguar VDPs.
Cheers
DD
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Tray tables and contrasting piping on the seats.
Not sure...but I believe VDP's had their own, unique interior color pallette as well. ie gray XJ interior not equal to gray VDP interior.
Also not entirely sure, but believe all '96-on VDP's were LWB. No LWB available in '95, though Vanden Plas was available.
Not sure...but I believe VDP's had their own, unique interior color pallette as well. ie gray XJ interior not equal to gray VDP interior.
Also not entirely sure, but believe all '96-on VDP's were LWB. No LWB available in '95, though Vanden Plas was available.
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You'll see the fluted grilles on Jaguars. USA cars, at least.
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Jagboi,
That is a great-looking Vanden-Plas. The only reason I am not jealous is that I'm not much for the fluted grille. I like the burled walnut-covered picnic tables. (I wish my X330 had them).
There's something exceedingly elegant about the big Jaguars. It is a quiet, dignified, Anglican, presence rather than a stoic, Aryan statement.
Such a statement sums it up rather nicely, don't you think?
That is a great-looking Vanden-Plas. The only reason I am not jealous is that I'm not much for the fluted grille. I like the burled walnut-covered picnic tables. (I wish my X330 had them).
There's something exceedingly elegant about the big Jaguars. It is a quiet, dignified, Anglican, presence rather than a stoic, Aryan statement.
Such a statement sums it up rather nicely, don't you think?
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There was a lot of mixing and matching in specs and options. I believe that Rhett bought his Wife a standard wheelbase VDP, so different combinations are out there. There's a lot of extra legroom and headroom in a long wheel base edition. I've got an XJ6L. What I always thought was super luxurious were the sheepskin floor mats. I finally saw some in a wrecking yard car, talk about opulence! Good luck in your search.
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I have a 1996 VDP. I also have the 40+ page dealer brochure. Here is what the brochure says that the VDP has that the basic XJ6 doesn't have.
A few of these features that are included on the Vanden Plas are available as an option on the XJ6,XJ6L
Fluted grill
Chrome side mirror covers
Chrome exterior door handles
Chrome body side moldings
Long wheelbase 117.9" vs 113"
Premium Autolux leather with walnut picnic trays
The leather also has contrasting piping on the seats
Burl Walnut trim with Boxwood inlays
Wood/Leather steering wheel
Lambswool footwell rugs
Passenger front seat adjust from rear
Personalized remote memory activation feature
Integrated garage door/gate opener
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror
3 position memory door mirrors, driver seat and steering column with auto tilt-away feature
Rear seat cigar lighter
A few of these features that are included on the Vanden Plas are available as an option on the XJ6,XJ6L
Fluted grill
Chrome side mirror covers
Chrome exterior door handles
Chrome body side moldings
Long wheelbase 117.9" vs 113"
Premium Autolux leather with walnut picnic trays
The leather also has contrasting piping on the seats
Burl Walnut trim with Boxwood inlays
Wood/Leather steering wheel
Lambswool footwell rugs
Passenger front seat adjust from rear
Personalized remote memory activation feature
Integrated garage door/gate opener
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror
3 position memory door mirrors, driver seat and steering column with auto tilt-away feature
Rear seat cigar lighter
Last edited by Todd Wiens; 05-21-2021 at 02:46 PM.
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"VanDen Plas" means different things depending on year and market. Pages could be written on the subject. For most non-USA markets the VDP was the top-of-the-line Daimler model. In the USA and Canada the name was used on Jaguars.
In the case of USA cars it means, primarily, upgraded interior trim. Higher grade leather and wood, different seats, picnic trays for the back seat, and other upgrades. Someone here will remember and list them all :-).
The fluted grille and trunk lid "plinth" used to be Daimler exclusives but they eventually made their way to the Jaguar VDPs.
Cheers
DD
In the case of USA cars it means, primarily, upgraded interior trim. Higher grade leather and wood, different seats, picnic trays for the back seat, and other upgrades. Someone here will remember and list them all :-).
The fluted grille and trunk lid "plinth" used to be Daimler exclusives but they eventually made their way to the Jaguar VDPs.
Cheers
DD
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From the 1996 Full Line Product Guide, the available interior colours were: Coffee, Cream, Oatmeal and Parchment. Additional colours were available in 1995, both interior and exterior.
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