2006 XK8 "Signature Edition" vs "Victory Edition"
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2006 XK8 "Signature Edition" vs "Victory Edition"
New to the Forum! I have just purchased a pristine '06 XK8 in the stunning color of Black Copper Metallic, with a little under 34k clocked miles. The car has "Signature Edition" plates on the sides, with polished door treadplates featuring checkered flag emblems along with leather-edged floor mats. Missing is the Jaguar Growler badge with the checkered flag accents on the sides of the emblem--another tell-tell sign for the rare Victory Edition--which, if I'm correct, had only 1050 released in the 2006 calendar year--before Jaguar updated the body to the 150 style in '07. Nothing I have found, nor anyone I have spoken to, can provide further details. I was able to confirm with Jaguar that the vin reflects that it is indeed a limited edition model, and the only limited edition made in '06 was the Victory Edition, but because of the discrepancy with the hood ornament, and the fact that I could find nothing about a "Signature Edition" in '06, I don't know what to make of it. Can anyone shed light on the history of my cat? THANKS!
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Copper Black Metallic was one of the four special colours for the Victory Edition (US) and Final Series (RoW).
The checkered flag treadplates are another feature of the Victory Edtion.
The Victory Edition badge on the front bumper is attractive to 'collectors' and replacements have long been unobtainable.
The only 'Signature' editions I've come across are the later XK model so it's very likely you do have a Victory Edition.
Jaguar records will show the original supplying dealer who ought to know exactly what model they sold.
Graham
The checkered flag treadplates are another feature of the Victory Edtion.
The Victory Edition badge on the front bumper is attractive to 'collectors' and replacements have long been unobtainable.
The only 'Signature' editions I've come across are the later XK model so it's very likely you do have a Victory Edition.
Jaguar records will show the original supplying dealer who ought to know exactly what model they sold.
Graham
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New to the Forum! I have just purchased a pristine '06 XK8 in the stunning color of Black Copper Metallic, with a little under 34k clocked miles. The car has "Signature Edition" plates on the sides, with polished door treadplates featuring checkered flag emblems along with leather-edged floor mats. Missing is the Jaguar Growler badge with the checkered flag accents on the sides of the emblem--another tell-tell sign for the rare Victory Edition--which, if I'm correct, had only 1050 released in the 2006 calendar year--before Jaguar updated the body to the 150 style in '07. Nothing I have found, nor anyone I have spoken to, can provide further details. I was able to confirm with Jaguar that the vin reflects that it is indeed a limited edition model, and the only limited edition made in '06 was the Victory Edition, but because of the discrepancy with the hood ornament, and the fact that I could find nothing about a "Signature Edition" in '06, I don't know what to make of it. Can anyone shed light on the history of my cat? THANKS!
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Sorry but those "signature" plates are not original. $25 on ebay.
Signature Edition Emblem
I hope you did not pay a premium in expectation of having a rarity.
I would take'em off and just enjoy the car for whatever it really is.
Congrats on the purchase!
Signature Edition Emblem
I hope you did not pay a premium in expectation of having a rarity.
I would take'em off and just enjoy the car for whatever it really is.
Congrats on the purchase!
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KayJay Lee (08-16-2016)
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Hey Guys,
As promised, I wanted to update the group on what I know so far about the history of my Jag. Turns out she is one of the limited edition Victory models from '06, however there is now a question about whether Black Copper Metalic is the original paint job. I do show the Black Copper code on my door label, so I will wait to hear back from the good folks over at JDHT. THANKS TO FORUM MEMBERS JIMBOV8 FOR THE GREAT SUGGESTION AND ROTHWELL FOR YOUR KEEN DISCERNMENT. I have attached the letter fyi. Cheers!
Dear Sir,
Your email regarding your vehicle was forwarded to me for attention. Our researcher has looked into this for you with the following information.
Looking at the Vin number the car is a Victory Edition XK8 but car was not originally Black Copper but it may have been re-sprayed. If you looks at the sticker on the door shutface there should be the 3 letter paint code which we can use to verify the colour.
We presume that the original bonnet badge was removed and because the Victory Edition badge is no longer available a standard badge was replaced instead. We have no knowledge of a Jaguar Signature Edition apart from the UK only 2015 model year XK (X150) which did not have a special badge.
We have seen on Amazon a "Signature Edition" badge, it may be that this is the one used on your vehicle.
As I previously said the car is a Victory Edition so one of only 1100 produced for USA and Canada.
Kind regards,
Mary O'Rourke
Jaguar Heritage Trust Archive
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwickshire
CV35 0BJ
tel +44 (0)1926 645082
fax +44 (0)1926 645086
e-mail jdhtarch@jaguarlandrover.com
website www.jaguarheritage.com/QUOTE]
As promised, I wanted to update the group on what I know so far about the history of my Jag. Turns out she is one of the limited edition Victory models from '06, however there is now a question about whether Black Copper Metalic is the original paint job. I do show the Black Copper code on my door label, so I will wait to hear back from the good folks over at JDHT. THANKS TO FORUM MEMBERS JIMBOV8 FOR THE GREAT SUGGESTION AND ROTHWELL FOR YOUR KEEN DISCERNMENT. I have attached the letter fyi. Cheers!
Dear Sir,
Your email regarding your vehicle was forwarded to me for attention. Our researcher has looked into this for you with the following information.
Looking at the Vin number the car is a Victory Edition XK8 but car was not originally Black Copper but it may have been re-sprayed. If you looks at the sticker on the door shutface there should be the 3 letter paint code which we can use to verify the colour.
We presume that the original bonnet badge was removed and because the Victory Edition badge is no longer available a standard badge was replaced instead. We have no knowledge of a Jaguar Signature Edition apart from the UK only 2015 model year XK (X150) which did not have a special badge.
We have seen on Amazon a "Signature Edition" badge, it may be that this is the one used on your vehicle.
As I previously said the car is a Victory Edition so one of only 1100 produced for USA and Canada.
Kind regards,
Mary O'Rourke
Jaguar Heritage Trust Archive
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwickshire
CV35 0BJ
tel +44 (0)1926 645082
fax +44 (0)1926 645086
e-mail jdhtarch@jaguarlandrover.com
website www.jaguarheritage.com/QUOTE]
Last edited by KayJay Lee; 08-16-2016 at 10:24 PM.
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