Beschreibung
An amazingly original, long-wheelbase Jaguar XJ12 Series 2 with just 10, 000 miles from new and an impeccable history boasting 95% original paint and rust free.
DESCRIPTION
Quite possibly the lowest mileage, most original XJ12 LWB Series 2 example available anywhere
Just 10, 000 miles from new, supported by an extensive service history, previous MOT Certificates, plus detailed hand-written notes
Always privately owned by genuine Jaguar enthusiasts, with known continuity of ownership
Accompanied by its original Bill of Sale, period invoices, handbooks, service book, and maintenance charts, all in the correct, undamaged Jaguar wallet
The ultimate example in the model range with its silky smooth 5. 3-litre V12, it was as fast as it was stylish
One of the few and desirable carburettor examples made during the first year of Series 2 production
Elegantly finished in Dark Blue with Dark Blue leather, this XJ is the epitome of 1970s luxury motoring
The long wheelbase Jaguar XJ12: the rare Executive model and the reserve of CEOs and cabinet ministers
LFM 405N was first registered the day before its collection, the 13th September 1974, with the owner?s cherished registration number.
Servicing was carried out in accordance with the manufacturer?s instructions and much of it done by the supplying dealer, as illustrated by invoices in the history file. Attached to some copies of those invoices are very neat and precise handwritten instructions to the garage, plus further clarity about what work had been carried out. The first owner went on to keep his beloved XJ12 for over 30 years. The last MOT that he had carried out in 2004 shows that the car had covered just 3, 998 since new. All of the previous MOTs are also in the file, many carried out by the supplying dealer, and help verify the ultra-low mileage
In May 2005, LFM 405N was acquired by its second owner, a Jaguar enthusiast. Although registered to an address in Birmingham, shortly after it was acquired it was shipped to Southern Ireland to be added to a car collection. In 2006, LFM 405N, still with the first owner?s cherished registration number, was driven to Enniskillen in Northern Ireland to acquire a UK test certificate to enable it to remain on its UK plates. The mileage towards the end of 2006 recorded on that test certificate had risen to just 5, 614.
In 2011, LFM 405N returned to the mainland, still on its private plate, and an MOT in the file records the mileage at 7, 691. In 2013 and with 7, 766 miles, it was acquired from one of the country's leading prestige car dealers, by its third owner and, around this time, the current registration number was issued.
The third owner, in his mid-sixties when he bought the car, is an extremely well-respected Hong Kong-based architect/ interior designer, who the Chinese press call ?Hong Kong's Father of interior design'. LFM 405N was used as his car on the rare occasions that he was in the UK working on some of London most prestigious design projects. When it was not in use, it was laid up under covers in private London garaging and in the care of the owner?s UK representative. During his 5-year ownership, the XJ12 covered just a further 1, 500 miles or so before the owner now in his seventies returned to Hong Kong on a more permanent basis
Recent work in 2022 by specialists E Type UK include,
Engine dismantle, clean and replace necessary parts
Carburettor rebuild
Re chrome bumpers
Clean and under seal the underneath of the car
4 new tyres
Huge invoices to recommission the car to be ready to get in and use
Absolutely every inch of this car has been inspected cleaned and put right so she is better than new.
The leather and door cards are original, along with the 8 Track and Speakers, she also has the original seat belts in the rear
