Is this an XKR 'Ian Callum Special'
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Is this an XKR 'Ian Callum Special'
Hi to fellow members and enthusiasts. I am a newbie to this forum (and to the Jaguar family actually) I have posted in the Newbie Intro area and some kind members suggest a repost in this area would be appropriate.
I have put a deposit on a MY11 XKR for pick up next Tuesday. I have learnt a little about the vehicle but I have had limited exposure to Jaguars in general and bone to the XKR and its variants.
I understand that this XKR was built in November 2010 and dispatched on the 3rd of December 2010. It subsequently was complied in Australia in March 2011 and sold through a Brisbane dealer in June 2011. Its registered number was 'BOMBERS' It is Stratus Grey with a 'warn Napa grey interior.
I believe the build sheet includes the following:
Speed pack BODY KIT...Automatic Transmission..Super Performance Brakes...Red Calipers with Branded R...Adaptive Dynamics...10/limo front suspension...LESS Spare wheel...20" Kalimnos Wheels Gloss Black...Grill Gloss Black...Drv/pas 16 way seats...625nm Torque...speed limiter 174mph/280kph...Canvas Alston Head liner ...Alston upper...Piano veneer..lots of other things which mostly relate to interior and body color trim.
The vehicle also has a red sticker on both front wings just behind the front wheels. The sticker depicts a signature and the words Ian Callum under the signature.
The used car yard has advertised this vehicle as an 'Ian Callum Special with Black Pack' (It also states that it has a Sports exhaust and a Jaguar Branding package)
I have checked the internet but have not been able to find any reference (apart from the car yard advertisement) on this Model of XKR.
Do any members believe that this is a genuine factory vehicle or have any other thoughts
Thanks in advance
Bill
I have put a deposit on a MY11 XKR for pick up next Tuesday. I have learnt a little about the vehicle but I have had limited exposure to Jaguars in general and bone to the XKR and its variants.
I understand that this XKR was built in November 2010 and dispatched on the 3rd of December 2010. It subsequently was complied in Australia in March 2011 and sold through a Brisbane dealer in June 2011. Its registered number was 'BOMBERS' It is Stratus Grey with a 'warn Napa grey interior.
I believe the build sheet includes the following:
Speed pack BODY KIT...Automatic Transmission..Super Performance Brakes...Red Calipers with Branded R...Adaptive Dynamics...10/limo front suspension...LESS Spare wheel...20" Kalimnos Wheels Gloss Black...Grill Gloss Black...Drv/pas 16 way seats...625nm Torque...speed limiter 174mph/280kph...Canvas Alston Head liner ...Alston upper...Piano veneer..lots of other things which mostly relate to interior and body color trim.
The vehicle also has a red sticker on both front wings just behind the front wheels. The sticker depicts a signature and the words Ian Callum under the signature.
The used car yard has advertised this vehicle as an 'Ian Callum Special with Black Pack' (It also states that it has a Sports exhaust and a Jaguar Branding package)
I have checked the internet but have not been able to find any reference (apart from the car yard advertisement) on this Model of XKR.
Do any members believe that this is a genuine factory vehicle or have any other thoughts
Thanks in advance
Bill
#2
Bill,
Welcome to the Forum. You'll find lots of useful information and helpful owners here. And you're going to love your new XKR!.
I suggest that you write to Jaguar Customer Service in Australia regarding the authenticity of your "Ian Callum Special" badging. Here's the link: https://www.jaguar.com.au/contact-us/index.html
Please let us know what they say.
Stuart
Welcome to the Forum. You'll find lots of useful information and helpful owners here. And you're going to love your new XKR!.
I suggest that you write to Jaguar Customer Service in Australia regarding the authenticity of your "Ian Callum Special" badging. Here's the link: https://www.jaguar.com.au/contact-us/index.html
Please let us know what they say.
Stuart
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Bill,
Welcome to the Forum. You'll find lots of useful information and helpful owners here. And you're going to love your new XKR!.
I suggest that you write to Jaguar Customer Service in Australia regarding the authenticity of your "Ian Callum Special" badging. Here's the link: https://www.jaguar.com.au/contact-us/index.html
Please let us know what they say.
Stuart
Welcome to the Forum. You'll find lots of useful information and helpful owners here. And you're going to love your new XKR!.
I suggest that you write to Jaguar Customer Service in Australia regarding the authenticity of your "Ian Callum Special" badging. Here's the link: https://www.jaguar.com.au/contact-us/index.html
Please let us know what they say.
Stuart
Great advise...Thanks for the link...I have sent an email off along the above lines...I will pass on any response
Thanks again
Bill
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I found what may be the car you've just bought, and I've posted pics below to see if other forum members can offer insights. One small detail on this car which I've never seen on another XK (and I've looked at thousands online) is the Jaguar text on the seat headrests: it is the old style "Jaguar" now used for "Jaguar Heritage" items. It's a nice touch. All of the special editions I've seen have always had a door sill marker identifying this. Bill, what do the metal door sills say on them?
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I wouldn't be surprised if this is the real deal, since Jaguar occasionally makes "special edition" models available only for specific markets. The first XKR-S was a 2008 4.2L UK/European model not sold in North America. It was the first X150 supplied with forged Vortex wheels, among other goodies. There are many other special editions including my 2009 XKR Portfolio.
I'd sure like to get a pair of those embossed Jaguar Heritage headrests in Ivory. It's all in the details.
I'd sure like to get a pair of those embossed Jaguar Heritage headrests in Ivory. It's all in the details.
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I found what may be the car you've just bought, and I've posted pics below to see if other forum members can offer insights. One small detail on this car which I've never seen on another XK (and I've looked at thousands online) is the Jaguar text on the seat headrests: it is the old style "Jaguar" now used for "Jaguar Heritage" items. It's a nice touch. All of the special editions I've seen have always had a door sill marker identifying this. Bill, what do the metal door sills say on them?
Thanks again for your efforts.
Bill
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Winston-salem has found the sales photos from the dealer and has posted them (I have no idea how to do that but I will learn) Those photos show the labeling.
Thanks again for your interest
Bill
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Bill,
Once you acquire the car and want to purchase some wearable car "swag", you'll find a plethora of vendors (including Jaguar official merchandise) that feature the Jaguar "Heritage" logo. There are even garage signs like this one: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jaguar-H...MAAOSwvFZW7HXh
Happy shopping!
Peter
Once you acquire the car and want to purchase some wearable car "swag", you'll find a plethora of vendors (including Jaguar official merchandise) that feature the Jaguar "Heritage" logo. There are even garage signs like this one: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jaguar-H...MAAOSwvFZW7HXh
Happy shopping!
Peter
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Hi Peter,
It would be a bonus if it is a rare gem...I haven't physically seen it yet and it looks great in the photos. I get to see it on Monday afternoon and when I do the deal the Car Yard are having a reversing camera fitted (apparently they have an auto elec who 'guarantees' that it will look and behave genuine) on Tuesday, then a service on Wednesday for pickup on Wednesday PM....(The vehicle was advertised with a reversing camera and this was an error by the dealer and they are prepared to rectify this by having one fitted)
Then a road trip back to Coffs Harbour
The Merchandise on the 'Heritage' logo will be enticing too.
Thanks again
Bill
It would be a bonus if it is a rare gem...I haven't physically seen it yet and it looks great in the photos. I get to see it on Monday afternoon and when I do the deal the Car Yard are having a reversing camera fitted (apparently they have an auto elec who 'guarantees' that it will look and behave genuine) on Tuesday, then a service on Wednesday for pickup on Wednesday PM....(The vehicle was advertised with a reversing camera and this was an error by the dealer and they are prepared to rectify this by having one fitted)
Then a road trip back to Coffs Harbour
The Merchandise on the 'Heritage' logo will be enticing too.
Thanks again
Bill
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Glad to help. Actually, I spent very little time coming up with my replies since I wrote to Jaguar North America Customer Service about the production numbers of my XKR and the Vortex wheel is my favorite design. The longer you're active on the Forum the more knowledge you'll accumulate. And the more you know about your car, the more you'll enjoy it.
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