1976 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2
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Highlights
- Highly original
- Impeccably preserved in dry storage throughout the fourteen years of current ownership
- Accompanied by a substantial history file with original brochures
- Recently recommissioned with new fuel tanks and fuel pumps
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Appeal
In 1975, seven years on from the advent of the William Heynes’ XJ, Jaguar was finally ready to release a two-door coupé variant. Featuring a svelte pillarless design, while retaining the majestic styling and opulent interiors of the standard XJ, the XJ-C was regarded as one of the most stylish cars of its era.
This 4.2-litre straight-six example is in very good condition for its age, having been dry-stored and used sparingly throughout the vendor’s fourteen-year ownership. It’s commendably original, retaining the vinyl roof all XJ-Cs had from the factory, as well as the desirable velour upholstery which is in lovely condition. The Jaguar has also been subject to recent recommissioning work, with new fuel tanks and fuel pumps fitted, ensuring that the engine runs well and the car is ready for the road. Exempt from road tax and MOT, this big cat would be the perfect addition to any collection.
The History and Paperwork
- UK-supplied right-hand drive example
- First registered in August 1976
- Eleven former registered keepers
- Owned and dry-stored since August 2010
- Original registration still fitted
- Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
- Original brochures present
- The vendor informs us there’s a large history file with the car
The Condition
- Factory vinyl roof in very good condition
- The vibrant yellow paintwork presents beautifully
- White band tyres fitted to the OEM wheels
- All the chromework looks to be in fantastic order
- Desirable velour upholstery - a range-topping option in period
- No notable wear to the interior
- The cabin electrics and controls are reportedly in good working order
- No signs of notable deterioration to the original woodwork
- Moto-Lita sports steering wheel fitted
- The notoriously complex window mechanisms are said to be in good working order
- No obvious signs of damage or corrosion to the body or underside
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre XK straight-six
- Automatic gearbox
- Last MOT tested in 2015 (now exempt)
- All presents well under the bonnet
- New fuel tanks and fuel pumps fitted
- Recommissioned following sparing usage during current ownership
- The vendor assures us that it starts readily, runs smoothly and drives well
Vehicle specification
- Year 1976
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJC
- Colour Yellow
- Odometer 99,608 Miles
- Engine size 4235
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Rhyd-uchaf
- Location Wales
- Country United Kingdom
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