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Jaguar Convertible Hardtop

Old Dec 6, 2023 | 11:00 AM
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Ok, everyone does Jaguar make a convertible hardtop trim?
I know the F-Type has a base model, R, and SVR, but I can't find a hardtop version.
Other models like the XK have convertible tops but not a hardtop trim.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2023 | 12:22 PM
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Ok, everyone does Jaguar make a convertible hardtop trim?
I know the F-Type has a base model, R, and SVR, but I can't find a hardtop version.
Other models like the XK have convertible tops but not a hardtop trim.
They do not make a hardtop convertible.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2023 | 12:22 PM
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Your choice from the factory is either soft top or coupe.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2023 | 06:16 PM
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I have one for the e-Type and it's really nice to have in winter vs when you're regularly running tops-down the rest of the year. But, let's face it, there's no comparison between the margins/fit on a '67 versus the F-Type. There would be no way to put anything fixed on top of the current comfiguration.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2023 | 06:46 PM
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It is not recommended to leave the top down for long periods, so a hardtop would be problematic.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2023 | 08:07 PM
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I think the OP was looking for a folding hardtop model, like the 2009-2018 BMW 3-series, Mercedes SL/SLK, or the newer Mazda Miata. In either case, the answer is still no.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 12:58 PM
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Hey guys,
Thank you for the replies, after some research, you're 100% right not hardtop options; however, I found another thread that went over some after-market options for hardtop convertibles that are extremely rare.
More info on the video below.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 01:40 PM
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Volvo C70 is another option for a hardtop convertible.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2023 | 09:43 AM
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Default Volvo C70, you're correct sir.



I got this one about a few weeks back, and so far, I'm impressed!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2023 | 09:48 AM
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Jaguar 2000 with 82k miles is the one that I currently have.
 
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Hardtops were great back in the day when vert roofs were noisy, leaked and let too much cold air in.
I used to have one on a Triumph Spitfire. The soft top came off and the hard top went on.
The F-Type vert has none of the defects necessitating a hard top, plus hard to see how one could be fitted with the retractable design.
Having driven both the F-Type coupe and the vert, the noise levels are not much different - mostly from exhaust and tires.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2023 | 06:18 PM
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Here is a photo of my old XKR. This photo shows the Arden hardtop. They were made by Weisman in Germany. I had it for over 10 years & never had an issue with the top being down for extended periods of time. They did instruct you to open the bypass valve on the pump in case you hit the top switch in error. It was like having 2 different cars.

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/a...-custom/568790
 
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Old Dec 10, 2023 | 01:43 PM
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never had an issue with the top being down for extended periods of time
I thought the issue was wrinkling of the cloth.

If we leave ours down for weeks, it looks the same as my skin does now....
 
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I usually do not leave the top down after driving. On the few times I have or after extended driving in the open air, I have noticed more creasing where the top is folded.
It does dissipate once the hood is stretched out again, but I can easily see that leaving it down for weeks at a time could leave permanent crease marks
 
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