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  1. JaguarXJ6

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    #1 JaguarXJ6, Apr 21, 2007
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    I wanted to share some pictures of a new cover for the XK8/XKR. It looked sweet enough to share. What do you think? Be honest.

    It pays homage to similiar covers on old British (and others) race cars of old through some custom handiwork.

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  2. dsd

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    #2 dsd, Apr 21, 2007
    Looks nice if you like those covers.

    When I had my XK8, I never used the cover as it was a PITA. The interior of the top paid for this by getting dirty but was worth it. I would love to see a Factory Hartop like Arden offers or a stow away convertible.

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  3. Greg Z

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    #3 Greg Z, Apr 21, 2007
    Whats this factory hardtop you speak of?
    I just got a XK8 but really don't like a soft top when driving with the top up.
     
  4. Bullfighter

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    #4 Bullfighter, Apr 21, 2007
    Is it a shiny plastic? I'd prefer a richer cloth look, like the OEM top material.
     
  5. JaguarXJ6

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    #5 JaguarXJ6, Apr 21, 2007
    It's all leather.
     
  6. Simon

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    #6 Simon, Apr 21, 2007
    A tonneau on the XK8 somehow doesn't look right IMHO.
    Also doesn't seem to fit too well. Nice idea though.
     
  7. Kingair33

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    #7 Kingair33, Apr 23, 2007
    It's vintage cool but it would be more fitting on a roadster not a DHC. I like that someone has actually done it though!
     
  8. dsd

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    #8 dsd, Apr 23, 2007
    There is no factory hardtop. However, Arden of Germany offers a really nice one. I was quoted about $3500 plus painting about 4 years ago.

    You can see it in the banner at:
    http://www.germanmotoring.com/productlines/arden/xk8_xkr/

    Best,
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  9. Bullfighter

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    #9 Bullfighter, Apr 23, 2007
    Nice. Probably would be better off as more sun/weather-resistant cloth though.

    Does look a bit odd, although tonneaus are great accessories - saves a lot of wear on the top/mechanism, also bird bombs on the seats.
     
  10. JaguarXJ6

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    #10 JaguarXJ6, Apr 23, 2007
    I think thats really the main reason, to do one just because he could.

    It's zippered and not waterproof because of that, so its a fair weather toy, err accessory. Out here that could be 250+ days of potential use.

    Thanks for the feedback, keep it coming!
     
  11. Simon

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    #11 Simon, Apr 25, 2007
    Oh that hard top looks good. Got a bit of the TVR Cerbera about it.
     

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