Highlights

Rare Jaguar XJ-SC with removable Targa-style roof panels
Powered by the 3.6-litre straight-six AJ6 engine paired with a manual gearbox
Acquired by the seller’s late father more than 25 years ago
MOT-exempt

The Appeal

The Jaguar XJ-SC occupies an unusual and interesting place in Jaguar history. Introduced before the full XJ-S Convertible, it offered open-air motoring by way of removable roof panels and a folding rear section, creating a body style that sat somewhere between coupé and cabriolet. Produced in comparatively modest numbers, it remains one of the more distinctive XJ-S variants and a far less common sight than either the fixed-head coupé or later full convertible.

This 1985 example is fitted with the 3.6-litre straight-six engine and manual gearbox, a combination that gives it a more involving character than many XJ-S models. Finished in an understated all-grey colour scheme, it has the elegant, slightly unconventional presence that defines the model, while the Targa-style roof arrangement adds a further layer of interest.

Purchased by the seller’s late father more than 25 years ago, the car now comes to market with a pleasing element of long-term family history. It would benefit from some cosmetic improvement, and the seller notes a few electrical issues requiring attention, but the fundamentals are appealing: rare XJ-SC bodywork, manual transmission, six-cylinder power and a handsome specification. It should suit an enthusiast looking for an uncommon classic Jaguar to improve and enjoy.

Key Information

Mileage: 75,308 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: 3.6-litre straight-six, five-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: private registration ‘B7 MJA’ not included

The Detail

Grey paintwork over a grey leather-trimmed interior with wood veneer inlays
15-inch alloy wheels
Equipment includes a rear luggage shelf, trip computer and radio-cassette player
Previously owned by the seller’s late father, who purchased the car more than 25 years ago
Seller reports service history up to 2021
Perishing visible on the tyres
Light wear to the driver’s seat bolster and gear knob
Some mould or mildew visible on the roof lining
Hazing and chipping visible to the bonnet paintwork
Corrosion noted on the radiator grille, inside the arches and along the side sills
Indentation visible on the rear bumper
Windscreen wipers, petrol gauge, speedometer, and electric aerial are non-functional
Replacement odometer fitted from a V12; original odometer also supplied and reported to show the correct mileage of 39,950 miles

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