XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) 1997 - 2003

A very Vanden Plas Vanden Plas!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-27-2019, 02:37 PM
Carnival Kid's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Redding CA
Posts: 1,841
Received 1,008 Likes on 613 Posts
Default A very Vanden Plas Vanden Plas!

This video is 6 years old so may have already made the rounds here.

But have to admire his efforts.



(Although, he obviously hasn't seen Eric's Captain Seats!)

.
 

Last edited by Carnival Kid; 03-27-2019 at 02:42 PM.
The following 3 users liked this post by Carnival Kid:
cliveb (03-27-2019), Don B (03-28-2019), ericjansen (03-29-2019)
  #2  
Old 03-27-2019, 07:36 PM
King Charles's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: North Carolina,USA
Posts: 4,511
Received 1,019 Likes on 740 Posts
Default

Really like the wood accent on the door pockets.
 
  #3  
Old 03-27-2019, 08:35 PM
Carnival Kid's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Redding CA
Posts: 1,841
Received 1,008 Likes on 613 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by King Charles
Really like the wood accent on the door pockets.
Yes, I liked those too.

And I also liked the wood veneered covers on the inside doors over the door mirror access area.




I found it ironic that he has a wood veneered sunglasses pouch, but doesn't have a wood veneered overhead console, which the standard VDP has.



 

Last edited by Carnival Kid; 03-27-2019 at 08:37 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Don B (05-07-2019)
  #4  
Old 03-27-2019, 08:42 PM
Highhorse's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Trying to escape Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Received 1,771 Likes on 1,304 Posts
Default

Did you notice it was in Drive at the 2:48 mark? I have to agree with KC, those wood accents are quite nice. I wonder if I can get my local guy to make them for mine? I also like the wood cup holder and ashtray cover, nice contrast.
 
  #5  
Old 03-27-2019, 09:46 PM
Carnival Kid's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Redding CA
Posts: 1,841
Received 1,008 Likes on 613 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Highhorse
Did you notice it was in Drive at the 2:48 mark? t.
Yes, drive or neutral, I think he was just getting a head-on shot of the fancy engraved gearshift knob.
 
  #6  
Old 03-27-2019, 11:34 PM
AJ16er's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location:
Posts: 915
Received 137 Likes on 116 Posts
Default

I would never drive it for fear of getting a smudge or something on those pristine seats. I take it the original owner contacted Jaguar and said he wants the customized interior? Wonder what that costs?
 
  #7  
Old 03-28-2019, 05:28 AM
Highhorse's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Trying to escape Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Received 1,771 Likes on 1,304 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by AJ16er
I would never drive it for fear of getting a smudge or something on those pristine seats. I take it the original owner contacted Jaguar and said he wants the customized interior? Wonder what that costs?
From Jag, ..probably will refer you to someone like my upholsterer. Unless they are a custom retailer, they tend to defer such things. My local Jag dealer also does Maserati and Astin Martin, so they only know part numbers and if there isn't a part number, there's nothing done.
 
  #8  
Old 05-06-2019, 02:50 PM
MeatBag's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 417
Received 49 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

JaguarDaly:

Cool story with a happy ending, glad you were able to get it back, and welcome to the forum.

what could go wrong?
53k is pretty low mileage - there are many on here who have run 3 or 4 times that distance.
As someone already noted, keep your other car for a daily driver.
Your navigation system is useless technology from 15 years ago.
The fiber optic bus for the Nav/CDC/DVD/voice can give you trouble too, but its actually fairly simple.
Your battery is probably due to be changed if someone hasn't already.
Your headliner may get saggy.
But they are beautiful cars, few and far between, and with 50k on the clock, you will enjoy it for years to come.
Your air shocks might be getting ready to start leaking.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CaptHank
Non-Jaguar Vehicles
2
06-19-2016 01:06 AM
elithrift
XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 )
2
10-08-2014 12:49 PM
pirat3120
XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 )
10
10-18-2013 07:29 PM
FullThrottle--->XJR6
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
6
03-04-2013 06:17 PM
jagowner
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
0
03-31-2010 07:15 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: A very Vanden Plas Vanden Plas!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:54 PM.