XJS Targa convertible tops, where should i buy?
 

Hi,

I am looking Converitble top for XJS Targa but i am confused whic is the best for me.

I have found a couple seller on eBay and web so i cannot decide

Next days i can buy convertible top for another Jaguar models E-Type, XKE, XK8 etc.

This is because quality is very important for me

diamondmall on eBay
hindsightseeing on eBay
qualitytopsandinteriors on eBay
https://www.topsonline.com/

brkcskn,

Can you confirm if you've got an XJS Cabriolet or an XJS Convertible?

Paul

Hi Paul,

What is the different between Cabriolet or Convertible i am wondering as i know they are same,

I am looking XJS Targa top cloth and for other Jaguar models E-Type, XK8

Burak

The Cabriolet is not the same as the Convertible. The first true convertible did not exist until 1986. These cars started as coupes and were converted by Hess & Eisenhardt.

Prior to 1986 Jaguar built the Cabriolet. This is not a true convertible. It still has metal window frames and a metal beam over the roof (targa style). Here is a photo;

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...b12f554317.jpg



In 1988 Jaguar was finally able to make its own factory built convertible.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...db0857029b.jpg



As you can imagine, the cabriolet and convertible do not share the same top.

Mark

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the information i did not know the difference now i learned

I think you have XJS convertibles, i am looking some convertible hood for Jaguar and other cars (Mercedes, Ford etc.) I have searched on the web and i found sellers but i am not sure the quality of the materials.

Do you have any idea which one is the best quality and low price

Burak

Burak,

The traditional high-end canvas-based fabrics used in convertibles are Stayfast, Twillfast and Sonnenland. The XJS used Sonnenland.

Google the names and you'll understand the difference.

Hope that helps

Paul