Extensive history file, including heritage certificate
Original Buckskin interior and Antelope paintwork
The Appeal
The XJ-SC is an extremely rare and desirable variant of the XJ-S, which features a targa-convertible roof, allowing a wide range of configurations to be enjoyed whatever the weather.
This particular example is in beautifully original condition, with superb paintwork and a well preserved interior. It comes with a huge history file, including a hand-written record of the car’s servicing from 2004 onwards. There is a large collection of servicing invoices, MOT certificates and a heritage certificate, as well as extensive original owner’s manuals and brochures.
So if you’re looking for something rare and appealing, this XJ-SC is certainly going to pique your interest. They look fantastic and rarely come onto the market, so don’t hesitate to put this one on your driveway.
Hand written maintenance record of work carried out between 2004 and 2021
Extensive original owner’s literature on file, including Service Manual, Maintenance Record, Owner’s Handbook, Electrical Data Chart and stereo Owner’s Guide
The Maintenance Record is very well stamped, mostly by Jaguar main dealers
Four previous registered keepers
Heritage certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust
The car retains its original registration number: A300 FAU
Sold new via Mann Egerton in Nottingham
Extensive invoices on file for parts and servicing
Original ‘Buckskin’ interior in very good condition throughout
The upholstery is very well preserved, with no rips, tears, or loose stitching
There is a little creasing to the leather of the driver’s seat, commensurate with its age and mileage
Slight wear to the driver’s seat bolster
The carpets remain clean and tidy, with little sign of wear
Excellent veneers on the dashboard and door cards, with only a few insignificant chips and cracks to be found
We’re informed that all the instruments, buttons and switches function as they should however the air con and the heater fan doesn't work but the heater does
Large, thin rimmed leather steering wheel
The dashboard top appears to be free from cracks and UV damage
Luggage storage space behind the seats
There is some wear to the trim where the convertible hood fits
This XJ-SC is a superb example of this rare body style. It offers the best of all worlds, with a full range of roof options, from fully closed to fully open and everything in-between. The car is superbly presented throughout, in wonderfully original condition. It’ll certainly get plenty of attention wherever it goes.
Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.
Car & Classic's secure payment system protects buyers and sellers. At the end of the auction, the winning bidder transfers payment into a third-party escrow account. Once the transfer of the vehicle is complete, both parties confirm they are happy with the sale and the money is released to the seller.
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1983 Jaguar XJ-SC Targa 3.6 Manual
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