I was just wondering how many 2002 XJs were sold in the US (or made worldwide), because I wanted to see how rare in the US an XJ Sport is- there are only about 15-20 for sale (in america)at any given time here, so I'm thinking they are about 1/2 as common as an XJR. I can't find any figures for this, but I want to know how rare my car is.

 

I am also curious for a 2001 308 VDPSC as well as how many are registered on the road today.

Al Perez
Irvine, Calif
2001 VDPSC
1984 SIII
1974 Lump

 

I just stumbled across this post looking for something else, so better late than never. I had found this link in the past and it gives some numbers up through 2001, but it may give you an idea. I'm sure the numbers dropped more for 2002 and 2003 as they were preparing for the x350 model.

Jaguar Sales

 

I heard on TG that there's a website called howmanyleft.co.uk which has the number on British roads of any given model. Fascinating, but totally different from US demographics. And thanks MidlifeXJR.

 

Quoting a website that does not exist anymore...

Since this is the worldwide total the American production would be roughly half of these amounts.

 

I am also curious how many VDP SC 308's are still on the road today

Ed
New York
2001 VDP SC BRG

 

There is normally a direct correlation between rarity and value . However, there doesn't seem to be a connect in the case of VDP SC s. With so few built and such a fine car, you would expect them to hold their value. I own one and love driving up and down the mountain (I live in Big Bear, CA). Why are they worth less than ten grand?

Al Perez
Irvine, Calif
2001 VDPSC
1984 SIII
1974 Lump[/QUOTE]

 

[/QUOTE]
For the same reason that all Jaguar saloons are under priced. From the early 1960s, people were buying them used, and either not knowing or not bothered, that underneath that 4 door body is the running gear from a sports car. They ran well even when like most they were neglected maintenance wise and then they go wrong! BIG bill to repair. Jaguars get a reputation for unreliability, because of ignorant owners. Then they become really cheap, then people who cant afford to maintain them get their hands on them. Neglect, spectacular failure, BIG bill, only this time most get scrapped. The lucky ones find people like us who know what a good bargain they really are and cherish them as they deserve. Now be honest, if your Jag was worth 2, 3, 5 hundred thousand (insert your own price) would you use it every day?

 

For the same reason that all Jaguar saloons are under priced.
From the early 1960s, people were buying them used, and either not knowing or not bothered, that underneath that 4 door body is the running gear from a sports car.

They ran well even when like most they were neglected maintenance wise and then they go wrong!
BIG bill to repair.

Jaguars get a reputation for unreliability, because of ignorant owners. Then they become really cheap, then people who cant afford to maintain them get their hands on them.
Neglect, spectacular failure, BIG bill, only this time most get scrapped.

The lucky ones find people like us who know what a good bargain they really are and cherish them as they deserve.
Now be honest, if your Jag was worth 2, 3, 5 hundred thousand (insert your own price) would you use it every day?[/QUOTE]

Well said Sir!! ;o)