1979 Jaguar XJ12L 5.3 V12 Auto LWB Series 2

Jan 1979
Jaguar xj12L 5. 3 v12 auto
Series 2
right hand drive

Low miles of 49000
Tax and mot exempt
Previous owner was my neighbour who owned it since 1984 (can be evidenced) . Driven once a week to church on Sunday and special family occasions as he was a builder. He sadly passed in 2015 and I bought it off his son in april 2018.

Car was off road and garaged since approx 2007 from illness and since acquiring I have fitted a brand new fuel pump to get it started/ running, drained old fuel and put in 2 in tank filters, new engine bay fuel filter, 2 new air filters (included in sale), cleaned spark plugs and had the alternator reconditioned. However un-forseen circumstances meant i was not able to do any more work to it to date.

Will need recommissioning to be Road worthy I. e all rubber/ perishable things like coolant/ fuel hose pipes, tyres, all fluids, brake system over hall etc. usual stuff for a car thats been stood a while. fuel tanks will need cleaning/ draining again. I start the car by placing the fuel intake pipe into a jerry can instead of tank. saves draining old fuel each time.
Some paintwork on passenger wing is needed where some paint peeled due to car cover sticking on to it on a very hot day? which i have been quoted £200 for. Other than that the paintwork can be used as-is in oem condition. or you can go all out on a full restoration. How long is a peace of string when it comes to working on classic cars?

Some surface rust on floors . I do have 2 brand new LWB full floor panels bought from David Manners group to include with the car anyway if you wish to do a full nut bolt restoration.

Good original complete car with v5 logbook in my name (5 prev keepers including last 2 which were father and son)
only aftermarket item is a Toad alaram and immobilizer with remote locking.

HPi data checked on time of purchase and was all clear.
Original birmingham supplied car. Some invoices/ receipts, original sales brochures and Haynes manual all present 2 sets of keys

worth putting back on road, arches scuttle panel , pillars are solid. too good to strip for parts. The car is complete, all inside and outside.

Good spec with full cream leather to compliment the period brown paint, auto, all electrics air con, original stereo, vynil roof with sunroof

Delivery can be arranged at buyers expense uk only at approx £1. 00 a mile plus base charge of £50 so e. g 100 miles would cost £150. but you would need to come and view the car and go from there.

I was planning on restoring this and passing it on to my son as a future investment but have no idea when il get around to it so rather see it go to a good home. if it doesn't fetch close to the asking price il just keep it until i can get around to it.

These are becoming rarer by the day and given that Jaguar Cars ceased production of the XJ it will only go up in value.

Please see other restored example on here and ebay etc for an idea of value as they vary considerably. This should not be confused with inferior 2. 8, 3. 6, or 4. 2 models. This is a top of the range 5. 3 V12 boasting the same engine as used in the E Type.

payment via bank transfer only. come and view the car, make the payment and take it away on the day. or i can arrange transport from a local company. (you will get V5, receipt and spare set of keys and the car will be with you within a day or 2 depending on how busy they are. or arrange your own transport/ trailor.

will listen to sensible offers close to asking price. try me.. worst case its just a no thanks?