Highlights

• Great potential as a restoration project
• We understand that it was previously owned by the same family from new
• Stored in a barn since 1992

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 24th January 1969
• We understand the car was owned by one family from new until the last owner acquired it
• Used by the same lady since 1969 and stored in a barn since 1992
• Her grandson eventually inherited the car but it remained in the barn until recently
• The 48,292 miles displayed on the odometer is believed to be warranted
• Comprehensive service history up until car was stored in the barn over thirty years ago
• The original bill of sale, every MOT confirming mileage and all service invoices are reportedly present 
• Some period paperwork included the warranty card and original fuel ration book from the 1970s 
• Road Tax and MOT exempt due to its age
• V5C present and registered with the DVLA

 The Interior

• This interior appears complete and untouched in many years which is a great starting point for restoration
• Upholstered in stylish blue leather which appears complete although in need of restoration
• The door cards look to be complete with all their handles and trims
• The veneered dashboard has suffered somewhat over time but all the instrumentation and switchgear appears to be present and in reasonable condition
• The veneered door cappings appear in good condition, but would benefit from refinishing
• The carpets are present, but now show their age

 The Exterior 

• Since leaving the barn where it had sat for thirty years, the Jaguar has cleaned up remarkably well
• It would appear the front end was better protected from the elements than the rear
• Most of the paintwork has survived and it now has a pleasing patination to the bodywork
• There is evidence of corrosion, especially towards the rear and encompassing the boot lid, door bottoms, wheel arches and wheels
• We note the chrome trim strip along bonnet is unattached but present with the car
• The Jaguar ‘Leaper’ still stands proudly atop the bonnet
• The chrome trim is pitted, unsurprisingly
• There is some corrosion to the steel wheels, four Jaguar-badged hubcaps still present 
• The tyres will of course need to be replaced

 The Mechanics 

• Powered by the legendary DOHC six-cylinder XK engine in 2.4-litre form
• Fuelling courtesy of twin SU HS6 carburettors
• The engine compartment has a general layer of dirt and surface corrosion as expected from years in storage
• Column shift automatic transmission
• Naturally, a full technical inspection is will be required as no attempt to start or drive this car has been made for a number of years

Summary