We manufacture a unique Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack alternative - the boot-bag.
We also stock beautiful Italian made modern luggage racks that fit the XK8 convertible.
Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack Alternative : Boot-bag
Boot-bag is a waterproof luggage bag that simply straps to the trunk lid of your XK adding either 1.75 or 2.65 cubic feet of waterproof luggage space. The bag simply straps around your Jaguar's trunk. It sits on a soft non slip mat to protect paintwork. The straps stay in place once the bag is fitted and won't rub the trunk edge.
Why a boot-bag Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack ?
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- Fully Waterproof & No risk of any paintwork damage
- Attaches using soft webbing so no damage to paint or trunk lid edge.
- Sits on a soft non slip mat to protect trunk lid
- Hand made in Buckinghamshire UK since 2008 - over 25,000 sold globally = tried & tested design.
- Folds flat for easy storage, can be removed in minutes and stored inside if you stop on route.
- Saves Money ; half the price of a rack and waterproof holdall/suitcase
- If you purchase a traditional rack you still need waterproof luggage...
Read a review of boot-bag Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack Rack by the Delaware Valley Miata Club here.
We make two models of boot-bag Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack :
Boot-bag Original 28"x15"x8" adding 1.75 cubic feet of extra luggage space $159.00
Boot-bag Vacation 36"x16"x8" adding 2.65 of extra luggage space $194.95
Modern Jaguar XK8 Convertible Luggage Rack
The modern car luggage racks we sell come in either black or stainless steel finish. They are made just outside Turin Italy in a small town called Volvera. The company that manufactures them has invested significantly in tooling and have been making car roof bars and luggage racks for over 40 years.
We are the only sellers of these beautiful racks in the USA, they fit all XK8 convertible models.
Modern Black Luggage Rack $214.95
Modern Stainless Steel Luggage Rack $259.95
The racks measure 108x42cm / 43.2"x16.8" they sit 10cm or 4" off the trunk lid and attach using 4 feet that are tightened on the trunk lid, they can carry 65lbs
These luggage racks fit the XK8 perfectly
Clamp detail for Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack
All boot-bags are supplied with a soft non slip pad to put under the bag and protect paint.
boot-bag original adds 1.65 cubic feet of extra waterproof luggage space
The larger boot-bag vacation adds 2.65 cubic feet
Modern design for a modern cabrio
Rubber coated clamps and rubber feet protect paint from damage
We have plenty of happy north American customers.
Layout the 3 straps across the trunk of your XK8
Shut the trunk and place the matting on the top
Attach the ends of the straps to the bag.
All boot-bags are hand made by us in Buckinghamshire England since 2008. No one else makes boot-bags.
The boot-bag sits on soft non slip matting to protect paintwork its 4mm/0.16" thick and slightly bigger than the bag no metal hooks or clips to damage paint / trunk edge with this Jaguar XK8 luggage rack system.
The soft base of the boot-bag has no clips or studs to damage paintwork, with the addition of the anti slip mat there is zero risk of damage, over 8 years of sales prove this.
The straps attach to ladder lock fixings on the bag once pulled tight they won't work free
Boot-bag has a shoulder strap that can be attached when you reach your destination
The straps simply loop around your XK8's trunk lid.