Highlights

A rare coupé version of the XJ
Restored in the 1990s
Nicely patinated interior
UK Car

The Appeal

The XJC was a two-door coupé version of Jaguar’s successful XJ. Initially announced to the public in 1973, economic instability delayed its production until 1975. It would only be produced for a few years, until it was withdrawn in 1978, which ensured that few were sold and they are now a rare sight.

This particular XJC was sold new in the UK, restored in the ‘90s, then exported to Belgium, where it is said to have had only one owner since it arrived in 2009. Now offered for sale in good all round condition this car would make a great daily driver to waft around in, offering the best of ‘70s British luxury.

It only requires a little fettling, such as a service to the rear brakes, then it will be ready to be used and enjoyed as it deserves.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on 4th April 1978
Sold new in the UK by Henley’s of London
Said to have been restored between 1993 and ’97
Some photographs of the restoration will come with the car
Exported to Belgium in 2009
Said to have had only one owner in Belgium from 2009 to 2022
MOT certificates from 1985 to 2009 reportedly on file
Original service book said to be showing plenty of stamps
The dials have been converted to kilometres, but the odometer is believed to still read in miles
Original V5C still on file
Belgian registration present

The Interior

The black leather interior is in good condition for its age
Some creasing to the leather seat covers
The rear backrest is showing signs of UV damage
Carpets clean and tidy throughout
Excellent polished veneer dashboard
Modern Alpine radio/CD player fitted
Glovebox with fold-up vanity mirror
All the switches, buttons, electric windows and aerial are said to work without fault
Air conditioning fitted
Full Jaguar tool kit, including spanners, bulbs, spark plug socket, pliers and screwdriver
The headlining is coming detached in places

The Exterior

We’re told that when the car was restored in the ‘90s, it had new metal welded in and corrosion removed
It also reportedly underwent a full respray at this time
The bodywork remains in good condition
The paint is also good, but has of course picked up a few scratches and blemishes in the intervening decades
The underside looks good, there is a repair patch on the driver’s side
The vendor reports that there are two patches of corrosion in the front wheel arch
Wax treatment was applied during the restoration
The Falken tyres are said to be in excellent condition

The Mechanics

4.2-litre straight-six Jaguar XJ engine
Automatic transmission
Said to start readily and drive well
The rear brakes are in need of attention, with a small leak present
The front brakes are believed to have been recently renewed
Two new petrol pumps and a battery fitted this year
No significant leaks reported, just some small drops from the gearbox
The engine bay looks clean and tidy

Summary

This XJC has clearly been well cared for over the years, benefitting from a thorough restoration in the 1990s before being exported to Belgium in 2009. The paint is in good condition for its age and the interior still has that warm lived-in glow that can only be built up over time.

A rare coupé version of the XJ, this car is beautifully proportioned and would make an excellent addition to anyone’s garage.

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