Highlights
- Single registered keeper from new
- Smart dark blue with Biscuit leather interior
- Always stored in a garage
- Cherished car with several club awards
- Optional GKN alloys and a large Webasto-style sunroof
The Appeal
The XJ Coupe was the last Jaguar built with Sir William Lyons’ close engagement, and it shows. With the advent of the XJ-S, there was no obvious reason for it to exist, but with its beautiful proportions and complicated yet clever pillarless side profile, let's be glad that, briefly, it did.
The XJC is one of the most Jaguar-like of classic Jaguars - handsome, unruffled and serene, it makes a very tempting buy. This 1976 4.2L coupe is quite the find. It has been in the same family from new and is an especially smart-looking example in dark blue with Biscuit leather trim. It is nicely detailed too, such as the optional GKN 15in alloys and large Webasto-style folding sunroof.
The history file dates back to the car’s first registration and includes the original sales invoice and paperwork. There are invoices for a replacement engine and gearbox in the 1990s. The MOT history shows very sparing use in the intervening years.
It’s clear from the history file and array of trophies and awards that this car has been loved. Here’s is a chance to become its second keeper in its 50 year life.
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car
- First registered 1st August 1976
- Single registered keeper from new
- For sale on behalf of seller’s stepfather who recently passed away
- Always stored in a garage
- V5C present
- Large history file dating back to car’s first registration
- Original sales invoice and associated paperwork
- Invoices in 1990s for gearbox and engine replacement
- Various trophies and awards as shown in photos
- Shows 56,908 miles on a five digit odometer but vendor states it is 156,908 miles
- Mileage is not verified
The Condition
- Dark Blue paintwork in very good condition as shown
- There are a few minor marks to the paintwork but not unexpected for a car of this age
- Chromework presents well with a few marks to note in photos
- Grille badge shows some light age but is easily repaired
- Arches, sills and underside as shown in photos
- Black vinyl roof and large Webasto-style folding roof in good order
- Fitted with optional ‘GKN’ 15in alloys in very good condition
- Well kept Biscuit leather interior showing light wear to the driver’s bolster
- Darker tan carpets in good condition as shown
- Fitted with a period Philips radio/cassette
- Headining in good order as shown
- Adjustment knob missing on side of the passenger seat
- Fitted with an aftermarket three-spoke Moto Lita leather rimmed wheel
