XK Coupe or XK Convertible?

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Jan 25, 2019 | 05:46 PM

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flyc2c

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Wait, they make a convertible?

j/k. Coupe and vert (top down) are great looking cars. The vert top up isn't as attractive but who buys one for that? Do what YOU like.

Jan 25, 2019 | 08:37 PM

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Just the other day I saw the essence of the etype while fueling up. The neon light from the canopy did the job for me highlighting.
Those lines, that hatch window, and that elegance.

Yes those with a convertible see the convertible Etype. Makes sense.
Those with down syndrome see a 65 Barracuda.

Jan 25, 2019 | 09:22 PM

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Oh snap, Ouch!

Jan 25, 2019 | 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pwpacp

Oh snap, Ouch!

Its one of those things that hurt my brain
How does one see a similarity to a 65 barracuda which famously had no buttresses.

Last edited by Queen and Country; Jan 25, 2019 at 10:02 PM. Reason: grammar

Jan 25, 2019 | 11:49 PM

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viper1996

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Convertible=More fun...Coupe=Exotic/Sleek...Both are hot!

Jan 26, 2019 | 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cee Jay

I think it sort of amusing when diehard Coupe guys say the lines of the Coupe are superior to the lines of the Convertible, but they always compare to when the Convertible top is UP. Though I'm not a fan of the Coupe regardless as it resembles a 1965 Barracuda Greenhouse to me, I think the Convertible looks better BOTH up AND down.
Topless it's gorgeous AND a much more immersive drive.

I agree, Cee Jay. The convertible looks great when the top is up. The X150 is one of those rare convertibles that look so good with the top raised. But when it’s down, OMG! Perfection.

Jan 26, 2019 | 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cee Jay

Though I'm not a fan of the Coupe regardless as it resembles a 1965 Barracuda Greenhouse to me.

I think its time to get those coke-bottle glasses checked again CJ!!

Jan 26, 2019 | 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XJDanny

I agree, Cee Jay. The convertible looks great when the top is up. The X150 is one of those rare convertibles that look so good with the top raised. But when it’s down, OMG! Perfection.

always remember Ian Callum designed the X150 as a convertible first, with those wonderful XKE haunches visible in the side mirrors.

The coupe came second

even though it went to market first.

both versions are sweet.

Jan 26, 2019 | 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PsiFox

always remember Ian Callum designed the X150 as a convertible first, with those wonderful XKE haunches visible in the side mirrors.....

I wrote exactly that in a post about a week ago. Can't remember which one though.

Jan 26, 2019 | 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cee Jay

I wrote exactly that in a post about a week ago. Can't remember which one though.

i promise I hadn’t seen it, must be great minds

Jan 26, 2019 | 04:33 PM

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Lord Callum also designed the Etype and made the convertible first.
He said 'here is half a car, considered it a down payment'

Jan 27, 2019 | 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen and Country

Lord Callum also designed the Etype and made the convertible first.
He said 'here is half a car, considered it a down payment'

Really? Malcolm Sayers may dispute that. I didn't think Ian Callum joined Jaguar until 1991, having previously worked at Ford, TWR and Aston Martin.

Jan 27, 2019 | 05:10 PM

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Really? Malcolm Sayers may dispute that. I didn't think Ian Callum joined Jaguar until 1991, having previously worked at Ford, TWR and Aston Martin.

Mate, you have just ruined it for a lot of lovely, deluded, convertible owners who believed the shape of the XK was first designed by Callum, as a convertible.
Glad it was not me, I could not live with myself for destroying fantasies.

I loved your former car, wish it was available in USA where I now am. My absolute favourite bar none. Here is Callum with an etype in that colour I believe.