Highlights

Targa body configuration with the 5.3-litre V12
Matching numbers engine
Clean CARFAX confirming a damage-free history across 81,985 miles
EU import duties and VAT have been paid
Accompanied by its window sticker

The Appeal

The Jaguar XJ-SC occupies a fascinating niche in the XJS lineage. Produced only between 1983 and 1988, the Targa-bodied variant combined removable roof panels with a folding rear section to offer a distinctive open-air grand touring experience, a configuration that was quietly retired when the full convertible XJS arrived. Fewer were built than the coupé, and fewer still survive, making any well-documented example an uncommon find.

This 1988 example in Silver Metallic is powered by its matching numbers 5.3-litre HE V12, producing 295 HP through a three-speed automatic transmission. A clean CARFAX report supports a damage-free history across its 81,985 miles. Originally delivered in the United States, the car has since been imported to the Netherlands with EU customs duties and VAT settled. Standard equipment includes heated leather seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, burl wood trim throughout the cabin, and a trip computer. The vendor notes that assistance with worldwide transport and shipping can be arranged.

Key Information

Mileage: 81,985 miles (supported by Clean CARFAX report)
Country of registration: USA title with Dutch import documentation; EU customs duties and VAT paid
Technical inspection status: not provided
Technical specs: 5.3-litre (5,343 cc) HE V12, 295 HP, three-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
Paperwork: USA title, Dutch import documentation, original window sticker, Clean CARFAX report
VIN: SAJNA3849JC146474

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety-inspected within the EU.

Factory option list:

Engine & Drivetrain

5.3-litre HE V12 engine
Electronic fuel injection
3-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Power-assisted steering
Four-wheel power disc brakes
4-wheel ABS
Dual exhaust system

Exterior & Roof

XJ-SC Cabriolet body configuration
Removable Targa roof panels
Folding rear convertible roof section
Heated rear window
Chrome exterior trim
Chrome exterior mirrors
Front fog lights
Halogen headlights
Tinted glass
Dual coachlines
Full-size spare wheel
15-inch Jaguar alloy wheels
Power-operated/heated exterior mirrors

Interior & Comfort

Full leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable front seats
Automatic climate control / air conditioning
Cruise control
Power windows
Central locking / power door locks
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Telescopically adjustable steering column
Burl wood dashboard trim
Burl wood center-console trim
Burl wood door trim
Full carpeting
Illuminated and lockable glove compartment
Center armrest/storage console
Door storage compartments
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Rear luggage/storage area behind front seats

Instrumentation & Electronics

Trip computer
Tachometer
Full auxiliary gauge package
Digital warning/monitoring system
AM/FM stereo radio/cassette
Graphic equalizer
Power antenna
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The Detail

Electronic fuel injection
Four-wheel power disc brakes with ABS
Power-assisted steering
Dual exhaust system
Full leather upholstery with heated and power-adjustable front seats
Automatic climate control and air conditioning
Burl wood trim to dashboard, centre console, and doors
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with telescopically adjustable column
Trip computer with auxiliary gauge package and digital warning/monitoring system
Power windows, central locking, and power-operated heated exterior mirrors
AM/FM stereo radio/cassette with graphic equaliser and power antenna
Removable Targa roof panels with folding rear convertible roof section and heated rear window
15-inch Jaguar alloy wheels with full-size spare wheel
Chrome exterior trim with dual coachlines
Front fog lights, halogen headlights, and tinted glass

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