XJ40 Register, Birmingham (2026)

29/05/2026

Hi everyone, this week is a special week.

This is the last post before XJ40@40 Part 1: Coventry – Bringing our cars home. Next Friday I will be at the hotel, getting ready for a busy weekend, so there will be no country stat post until the next again week.

Also, what makes this post special, is that we have now reached car 113,000 on the XJ40 Register!!! This also brings the collective total of all three Registers to 320,093 cars!!!

To celebrate reaching car 113,000, and as next week is Part 1 of XJ40@40, this post will focus on the U.K. cars of the XJ40 Register! Here we go…

• Total number of cars recorded as their last known location to be in the U.K. as of 29/05/2026: 30,244
• Cars which are known to originally be from the U.K., but are listed as being exported out to another country: 1,558
• Cars which are known to originally be from the U.K. and were last known to be here: 30,195
• Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to the U.K.: 50

• Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 2,221
• Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 7,500
• Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 20,523

• Daimler: 2,486
• Jaguar: 27,758

• Chasseur: 26
• Coupe (Experimental): 1
• Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 2,241
• Double Six: 145
• Estate (Experimental): 1
• Estate (Humberstone): 1
• Funeral Spec (Unknown Variant): 6
• Funeral Spec (6-door Stretch): 37
• Funeral Spec (Hearse): 27
• Insignia (Daimler): 9
• Insignia (Double Six): 13
• Insignia (Sovereign): 15
• Insignia (XJ12): 3
• Insignia (XJ6 S – Sport): 1
• Insignia (XJ6 Base): 3
• Insignia (XJR): 1
• Insignia Majestic LWB (Daimler): 1
• Insignia Majestic LWB (Double Six): 1
• Insignia Majestic LWB (Sovereign): 4
• Insignia Majestic LWB (XJ12): 1
• Janspeed (Sovereign Derived): 1
• Janspeed (XJR Derived): 1
• Lister: 1
• Majestic LWB (Daimler): 9
• Majestic LWB (Double Six): 8
• Majestic LWB (Sovereign): 35
• Majestic LWB (XJ12): 6
• Majestic LWB (XJ6 Base): 1
• Majestic LWB (XJ6 Gold): 2
• Sovereign: 10,169
• Sovereign Gold: 2
• Sovereign Sport: 1
• Vanden Plas: 30
• XJ12: 306
• XJ12 Sport: 1
• XJ6 (base): 12,796
• XJ6 (Variant Unknown): 6
• XJ6 Gold: 1,048
• XJ6 S (Sport): 2,585
• XJR: 699

• 2.9: 4,582
• 3.2: 8,666
• 3.6: 7,463
• 4.0: 9,047
• 6.0: 486

• Automatic Transmission: 28,366
• Manual Transmission: 1,878

• LHD: 242
• RHD: 30,002

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of the U.K.!

Paul

25/05/2026

Yesterday was the Capesthorne Hall event, where the Daimler Corsica and the XJ40 Humberstone Estate were prominently displayed. This is the last event for me and was the final push before XJ40 at 40 Part 1: Coventry

Thank you very much to the organisers who let us promote XJ40 and the Corsica in the ring and for providing a great day - made even better by the weather! And Thank you to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust for allowing the Corsica to take part!

22/05/2026

Hi everyone, this week we are focusing on Australia!

XJ40@40 update – U.K. rally plates are now officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased one to support the event!

Please see below this week’s summary of the current figures for Australia!

• Total number of cars recorded as last known to be in Australia as of 22/05/2026: 615

• Cars which are known to originally be from Australia, but are now exported out to another country: 4
• Cars which are known to originally be from Australia and were last known to still be there: 551
• Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to Australia, or don’t have origin countries known as of yet (may be from Australia but not confirmed at the time of this post): 64

• Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 143
• Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 11
• Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 461

• Daimler: 88
• Jaguar: 527

• Chasseur: 1
• Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 86
• Double Six: 1
• Majestic LWB (Daimler): 1
• Sovereign: 450
• XJ12: 3
• XJ6 (base): 67
• XJ6 S (Sport): 5
• XJR: 1

• 3.2: 20
• 3.6: 65
• 4.0: 526
• 6.0: 4

• Automatic Transmission: 615
• Manual Transmission: 0

• LHD: 0
• RHD: 615

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of Australia!

Paul

15/05/2026

Hi everyone, this week we are focusing on The Netherlands!

Just a quick update before the stats - to all of the XJ40@40 Coventry people, you should now have an e-mail in your inboxes with instructions and details for arriving at the display day on Saturday 6th June. If you don’t have this, then there is a problem, so let me know and I can resend.

Please see below this week’s tribute to the good people of The Netherlands!

• Total number of cars recorded as last known to be in The Netherlands as of 15/05/2026: 52

• Cars which are known to originally be from The Netherlands, but are now exported out to another country: 1
• Cars which are known to originally be from The Netherlands and were last known to still be there: 13
• Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to The Netherlands, or just don’t have origin countries known yet (may be from The Netherlands but not confirmed at the time of this post): 39

• Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 49
• Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 2
• Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 1

• Daimler: 24
• Jaguar: 28

• Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 9
• Double Six: 2
• Insignia (Daimler): 2
• Insignia (Double Six): 6
• Insignia (Sovereign): 2
• Insignia Majestic LWB (Double Six): 2
• Majestic LWB (Daimler): 1
• Majestic LWB (Double Six): 2
• Majestic LWB (Sovereign): 1
• Sovereign: 12
• Vanden Plas (USA import): 1
• XJ12: 1
• XJ6 (base): 7
• XJ6 Gold: 1
• XJ6 S (Sport): 1
• XJR: 2

• 2.9: 1
• 3.2: 8
• 3.6: 6
• 4.0: 24
• 6.0: 13

• Automatic Transmission: 49
• Manual Transmission: 3

• LHD: 49
• RHD: 3

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of The Netherlands!

Paul

12/05/2026

A lot to celebrate tonight!

Firstly, a big well done for the Gaydon Gathering put on by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and the British Motor Museum. XJ40 was the header for the show and we had D38, The Humberstone Estate, TAC the Estate, M94 (the last XJ40 built) and of course, the Fire Tender. There was an epic array of all brands of cars, eras and origins on display.

But was thrilled to be asked to Team up with David Marks and showing to the crowd what the Fire Tender could do with full lights and sirens. Link to the JDHT video below and please subscribe to them if you’re not already;

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYP35DAs-HA/?igsh=MTJrcDV4NXphNGtl

It was also a very nice thing to hear that the BBC have done a feature promoting our XJ40@40 Coventry event on their website today! We are only 3 weeks-ish away and we are at 60 cars! Please come and get involved as this is going to be a blast. BBC link below;

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bbc.co.uk_news_articles_cg4pr3d2p63o&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=AV-wS1cg5pHfukoDbg7yxxYBfAIc-IA5jAw3fF1uTHU&m=v8uWRbBzuzy0dQRiQc9LaEXTglgWFYwcSkS5HM8KCdxaOt9M9Wi5vrk95Lcelt7W&s=AyzPY8W-FIsgE5LsR_A4U8Pw-i0BwHH9XhjpF5J4m7c&e=2.718

Thank you again for all of the time, help and support of XJ40 you all are putting in, and thank you to the JDHT for letting us come and represent the cars we love!

Paul

07/05/2026

Hi everyone, this week we are focusing on Belgium, but before I do, I am celebrating a small victory for Minty the Peppermint Insignia.

Today Minty got some new number plates fitted, but not just any plates, but L336 RVC. This is the registration assignment which is original to the car from when it was a company car at Jaguar for the first 10 months and 4,000 miles of its life. When it found its first private owner it was assigned a private plate, and thereafter the car was never reassigned L336 RVC by the DVLA – which was sadly common at the time. The plates the car had after L336 RVC were - 581 BMC, L707 JOL, A4 NPB, L707 JOL (again), XJI 4893 and then 5-XHK-39 when it went to the Netherlands to live.

When I bought the car and brought it back to the U.K, it was important that L336 RVC was reinstated, as call back to the original identity, its link to Jaguar and the city of Coventry where all of our cars were born. The DVLA however ignored my letter, and the subsequent 7 letters – giving the car XJI 4893 back instead, but we finally have a VICTORY! Today, Minty was rightfully put back to his 1993 best, and on Jaguar Cars Ltd plates too…I am delighted – and in time for XJ40@40 Coventry which is now less than 1 month away!!!!

So, without any more delay, please see this week’s tribute to the good people of Belgium!

Total number of cars recorded as last known to be in Belgium as of 07/05/2026: 131

Cars which are known to originally be from Belgium, but are now exported out to another country: 3
Cars which are known to originally be from Belgium and were last known to still be there: 26
Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to Belgium, or just don’t have origin countries known yet (may be from Belgium but not confirmed at the time of this post): 105

Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 114
Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 16
Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 1

Daimler: 41
Jaguar: 90

Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 23
Double Six: 5
Insignia (Daimler): 1
Insignia (Double Six): 3
Insignia (Sovereign): 5
Insignia (XJ6): 1
Insignia Majestic LWB (Double Six): 3
Majestic LWB (Daimler): 1
Majestic LWB (Double Six): 5
Majestic LWB (Sovereign): 2
Majestic LWB (XJ6 Gold): 1
Sovereign: 48
Sovereign Gold: 1
Vanden Plas (USA import): 2
XJ12: 3
XJ6 (base): 13
XJ6 (variant unknown): 1
XJ6 Gold: 1
XJ6 S (Sport): 9
XJR: 3

2.9: 9
3.2: 43
3.6: 19
4.0: 41
6.0: 19

Automatic Transmission: 126
Manual Transmission: 5

LHD: 126
RHD: 5

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of Belgium!

Paul

04/05/2026

A great weekend again. WELL DONE to Dan Moffatt for his stand at Donnington last weekend where there was a very nice selection of XJ40’s. It’s not easy arranging events (as I have come to appreciate) and you did great Dan, what a way to kick off 2026, the year of XJ40.

On the Sunday, the XJ40 Fire Tender which belongs to the JDHT made a very special trip to see the mum and dad of the XJ40 Family - Howard and Ann Hunt. Howard had a trip around the block in the car, and we had a lovely lunch talking about the 1986 launch and many of their experiences of back in the XJ40 days at Jaguar. They will be at the Guildhall evening meal in June to celebrate with us, and we cannot wait to welcome them.

We are only just one month away from XJ40 at 40 Part 1: Coventry - it’s scary. Where is the time going? The next month will be a busy one, preparing for this huge weekend. We are at 58 cars - so close to hitting a huge number of 60.

The support has been immense and we are welcoming a lot of XJ40 owners and enthusiasts, friends of the Register, JDHT, JLR, JLR Classic, ex-Browns Lane and management - it’s mega!

Thank you to everyone so far for all of your support. Final month, here we go….!!!

01/05/2026

Hi everyone, this week we are focusing on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the rest of the Middle East!

• Total number of cars recorded as last known to be in the Middle East as of 01/05/2026: 181

• Cars which are known to originally be from the Middle East, but are now exported out to another country: 6
• Cars which are known to originally be from the Middle East and were last known to still be there: 175
• Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to the Middle East: 2

• Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 17
• Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 1
• Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 163

• Daimler: 67
• Jaguar: 114

• Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 57
• Double Six: 1
• Insignia (Daimler) SWB: 3
• Insignia (Sovereign) SWB: 2
• Insignia Majestic (Daimler) LWB: 1
• Majestic (Daimler) LWB: 3
• Majestic (Double Six) LWB: 2
• Majestic (Sovereign) LWB: 1
• Sovereign: 4
• XJ12: 1
• XJ6 (base): 23
• XJ6 (late variant known): 16

• 3.2: 1
• 4.0: 176
• 6.0: 4

• Automatic Transmission: 178
• Manual Transmission: 3

• LHD: 2,140
• RHD: 2

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of the UAE and wider Middle East!

Paul

26/04/2026

Hi everyone, this week we are focusing on Canada!

Cars going to certain markets had a market specific VIN. Canada was one of them. Many people believe that the Canadian market was a duplicate of the USA due to their proximity – this isn’t true. The Vanden Plas Majestic SWB for example was offered to the USA only, but not to Canada, and also, the VIN which identifies Canadian cars are unique to Canada, so you can identify which side of the massive border a car went to.

Canada didn’t come anywhere near the USA sales volume however. As we learned 2 weeks ago on the USA focus, America is the biggest market by sales volume compared to all others. As you will see below, this wasn’t the case on the north side of the border. Canadian cars, like all others, are still a significant part of XJ40 history, and it is a demographic that fights its corner well on the XJ40 Register database.

• Total number of cars recorded as last known to be in Canada as of 26/04/2026: 2,142

• Cars which are known to originally be from Canada, but are now exported out to another country: 16
• Cars which are known to originally be from Canada and were last known to still be there: 2,132
• Cars which are known to originally be from other countries and have later been imported to Canada: 10

• Cars believed to still exist/confirmed as existing: 32
• Cars known to be scrapped/destroyed/being broken for parts: 4
• Remaining cars with survivor status to be determined: 2,106

• Daimler: 6
• Jaguar: 2,136

• Daimler (standard 3.6 or 4.0): 4
• Double Six: 2
• Majestic (Vanden Plas) SWB (USA Import): 1
• Sovereign: 724
• Vanden Plas: 962
• XJ12: 87
• XJ6 (base): 362

• 3.6: 10
• 4.0: 2,043
• 6.0: 89

• Automatic Transmission: 2,142
• Manual Transmission: 0

• LHD: 2,140
• RHD: 2

Thank you again to everyone who has helped with these numbers and happy 40th Anniversary year to the cars, owners and enthusiasts of Canada!

Paul

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