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Most repairs are within the realm of a decent DIYer and virtually any problem you're likely to encounter ...and the fix....is well documented. Mechanical parts are often quite reasonable. Trim parts....not so much.
As quasi-classics go you get a lot of car ....and satisfaction....for small money.
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As quasi-classics go you get a lot of car ....and satisfaction....for small money.
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DD
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08-03-2018, 05:17 PM
Ask the questions before spending the $$$. Too many make the mistake of doing it the other way round.
Good luck in your search.
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08-03-2018, 05:40 PM
Thanks Graham. I’m in Canada. Is it possible that the sovereign was the VDP variant in canada? I’m seeing burl walnut dash boards and back headrests on the Canadian sovereigns which are VDP attributes in US cars. It also looks to me like the Canadian sovereigns have the larger outboard headlamp like the British models making me wonder whether Canada was part of the British supply chain rather than the American. I’m new to all this and want to make sure I have some understanding of the various trim levels. Ideally I’d like a VDP but if the sovereigns in Canada had similar attributes I don’t want to limit my search.
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Model designations and specifications varied by market.
With respect to Series III cars, the VanDen Plas was the high-line model in the USA. These were six cylinder cars. In Canada the Sovereign was offered as the high-line six cylinder car and the Vanden Plas was a V12 car...and flagship of the fleet.
The variation of trim specs on these cars over the years gets a bit complicated to get your head around.
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With respect to Series III cars, the VanDen Plas was the high-line model in the USA. These were six cylinder cars. In Canada the Sovereign was offered as the high-line six cylinder car and the Vanden Plas was a V12 car...and flagship of the fleet.
The variation of trim specs on these cars over the years gets a bit complicated to get your head around.
Cheers
DD
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08-03-2018, 08:51 PM
That’s what I thought. My assumption is that series III VdP xj6s for sale in canada were originally US cars. Xj6 sovereigns were equivalent more or less to US xj6 VdPs. It’s also interesting that the Canadian sovereigns have 7inch outer headlamps rather than the five inch US lamps. Still not sure if the longer wheelbase claim for xj6 sovereigns is true or not. Cant find evidence of that so far.
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If you can do your own work these cars aren't very expensive to own, either. It all depends on how much of that work you want to do. The only thing that would turn me away from a prospective car would be excessive structural rust, but that's me - I freely admit that I'm mildly insane....
David Boger (one of this site's denizens) is a good source of mechanical and trim parts at a reasonable cost - he's saved my neck a couple of times.
David Boger (one of this site's denizens) is a good source of mechanical and trim parts at a reasonable cost - he's saved my neck a couple of times.
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That is the easiest question of the Jaguar world.
The III cars came sans "leapers". Many like them that way. But, dealer's felt that adding them improved sales. As well as income. .
Mine has a "leaper". I am an old school guy and admire all the hood ornaments that cars once had. I wish my Jeep had the ubiquitous character it was named for....
Carl
The III cars came sans "leapers". Many like them that way. But, dealer's felt that adding them improved sales. As well as income. .
Mine has a "leaper". I am an old school guy and admire all the hood ornaments that cars once had. I wish my Jeep had the ubiquitous character it was named for....
Carl
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