Andy,

Jaguar Model Year was historically introduced in September after the factory summer closure gave the opportunity to introduce changes without disrupting production and it's still generally the last quarter of the calendar year.

2005MY is the final build specification of the XK8/XKR.

Graham

 

A few months ago, I wrote to JLRNA and asked for a breakdown of coupes vs convertibles sold in the US for the US 2006 model year. I got a brush-off reply that that information was "not available." How annoying. More like the company doesn't want us to know. I asked because the published breakdown of coupes vs convertibles worldwide suggests about 3 convertibles to every coupe, whereas my observation of the market in the US is about 10 to 1.

 

Perhaps they were frightened off when they saw 'Jaguar' and 'breakdown' in the same sentence.

I've looked for these numbers before but couldn't find an analysis specifically for the US. Here's the production numbers by year and type:



As already mentioned, the last vehicle off the line was on Friday 27th May 2005 (XKR 4.2S - VIN A48684).

Here's the sales figures for the US by year:



I've read all the books on the subject but no one has done a breakdown of these US sales into type.

Graham

 

thank you for posting this great info!

 

Thanks Graham for the production info.

So from some other looking around the net, I found out of the total 669 XKRs coupes built the 4.2s/ victory model starting at VIN A45289 & had production of 340 XKR coupes
So that leaves 329 XKR Coupes built in '05.. some for each MY.
[my VIN is A45822 made 25 Feb 2005]

The starting VIN for all MY2005 is A442348 and MY 2006 is A44686. production of MY 2005 is 2338 leaving a total of 3998 for MY2006

So we're getting closer to a final # of models

I emailed jaguar heritage to see if they can clarify it some more ... when I get it I'll share it here

Cheers
Andy

 

Hey Folks I got a response from Jaguar Heritage

I wrote and asked for some info on my car, about #'s and Recaro seats and MY etc etc

They Wrote...

Dear Andy


Thank you for your email. Our researcher suggests that 666 of the 669 XKR Coupes were 2006 model year. He does not believe your vehicle is a Victory edition. Unfortunately we do not have any information regarding the seats.
He also noted that your VIN is listed as one of five Black Cat editions modified by Faeber for Jaguar Cars North America.
I hope this is of assistance to you.



Mary
Jaguar Heritage Trust Archive British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwickshire
CV35 0BJ

tel +44 (0)1926 645082
fax +44 (0)1926 645086

website www.jaguarheritage.com.




So looks like the mystery is solved.... there are 4 other Black Cats by Faeber for Jag North America and it's one of 666 MY2006 coupes



So you folks that have a 2005 XKR Coupe ...means it is 1 of 3...VERY RARE indeed


I will ask Jag Heritage if they have any info on the Black Cats by Faeber...as the net seems to be blank... so far...still lookin'



Cheers
Andy

 

more info.....from Jaguar Heritage

The 'Black Cat' edition was a US only car. Jaguar North America disposed of ex-company cars at auction and they would create these special editions. We believe there were five Black Cat cars produced and modified by Faerber Productions International, California.

The modifications were:

A custom paintwork with ghosted Leaper on both sides

Stainless steel Borla exhaust system

Black finished front mesh grille, brake calipers and dual exhaust tips

Piano black veneer

"R" logo embroidered onto Recaro seats

We are not sure that all the cars had all the modifications but assume they did. We hope this helps.



Kind regards,

Mary
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 Jaguar Heritage


mine does not have all the mods ...does have S/Steel pipes and no leaper ghosted in.. yuk, but goes like a panther on the prowl... much quicker then my 2004's

 

heres the ghost leaper... glade not on mine.

 

mine at vancouver ferry too

 

I think the leaper ghosted in looked killer! Very subtle. Being special edition cars, this is not something you go to the supermarket in. It's something you garage and take out on weekends to car shows. In that scene, it needs a little something extra to stand out.

 

In sunny days, the ghosted leaper kinda radiates out. It's truly something to see in in person.

 

My 2005 XKR Coupe is stamped Feb of 2004...That's on the Driver's door jam.....What does it say on you Coupe....

Billy Clyde

 

Hi hm1... guess the ghost looks nice , as you say it should be veiwed in person

and where did those you get those pics.

 

Hi bcprice36

mine is 02/05 but in my earlier post....
The starting VIN for all MY2005 is A42348 and MY 2006 is A44686. production of MY 2005 is 2338 leaving a total of 3998 for MY2006

check your VIN

accourding to Jag only 3 XKR coupes in 2005MY
see grahams earlier post on when they changed up the manufacturing times

 

Any of you guys looking to sell your 2005-2006 XKR coupe?

Jeremy
818-645-5459

 

Andy,

You have done way to much researching. Now, tell me why does the Jag have those Wheels on it? Is that the way you bought it or did you put those things on it? I agree with hm1, either put Detroit's or Montreal's on it and then it will look like a real XKR....I would prefer the Montreal's personally...as that's what I have on my 2005 Ebony/Ivory XKR. It has the Handling Package and the Red Brembos brakes like yours. Sorry, I just think the Designer that came up with the BBS Wheels for the XKR, should be given a raise because He got it right with the Detroit and the Montreal's.....

Enjoy your XKR, as you can't find many like ours....I plan to keep driving mine until I check-out!

Billy Clyde in Houston




You asked me what my SS# was and it is much lower than yours as I told you it was
built 2/2004. The number I think you want is A40678.

 

Hey Billy Clyde in Houston,

Yeah.. I'm bit of a Ferret, as I want to know the background of this Cat.

& Yes! the Detroit's are great looking, I have them on my 2004.

The car came with Vertini Fair Lady wheels, when I got it...so not sure if 1st owner did it .... there just OK but not the cool BBS

so I did find out one more thing about these Black cats.

Not all cars got all mods....
The guy that did them and the Sterling Moss[5 cars] unfortunately has passed away in 2011, so not able to get records, gonna try 1st owner

Got this Email from Jaguar North America Archives, in NJ.

Subject: Re: Archive Enquiry - Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 16:58:14 -0800 From: Cook, Michael - Jaguar North America Archives,

Hello Andy-

The Black Cat edition was one of two concepts created to help sell "demo" XKs. The other one was a Stirling Moss edition in silver.

You are correct that there were only five Black Cats.
They were done by Faerber Productions in California with the modifications you have listed.

I have a list of the five numbers of which yours is the first.

The list does not show whether all the mods were made to all the cars.


I'm sorry that this is all the information we have. I don't know if Faerber is till in business ...


You SAID IT ....
"Enjoy your XKR, as you can't find many like ours..."
Ain't that The truth!...these are lovely cars
And it is not for sale... Ive only had it less than a month.

and its been snowing for the last 3 weeks ...so can't even drive it yet

I'll will be looking around for the Detroits that were on it from Factory...as I did find the original window sticker with the owners manuals

Here are VINs from Jag




Cheers,
Andy

 

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(What is the plural of Prius, Priuses?)

If it were Latin, it would be Prii.

Vince

 

I have the window stickers for 3 of the Stirling Moss cars. I will post below once I scan them in

 

I thought you may be interested in these attachments. They are the window stickers from the first 3 (I believe) Stirling Moss cars