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- A very rare Jaguar XJ coupe 4.2 equipped with manual transmission with overdrive
- The mechanics have recently been thoroughly overhauled
- New carpets, seats and headlining
- The bodywork has undergone a conservative restoration with new vinyl roof
- Believed to be one of only 10 XJ-C 4.2Ls registered new in Italy
- Overhaul valid until 2026
The Attractions
Most Jaguar XJ-C coupes were produced with automatic transmission. Because of this, only very few buyers had the chance to discover just how sporty and capable this large, luxurious GT was. This extraordinarily rare coupe from 1975 allows you to appreciate the hidden talents of the XJ-C, being one of the very few cars produced with an overdrive manual transmission.
The fact that it is one of only 10 examples with a 4.2-litre engine believed to have been registered as new in Italy makes it even rarer. Moreover, only 99 XJ-C 4.2Ls in total were produced in this beautiful and elegant silver metallic colour, which today appears particularly brilliant due to the recent restoration the bodywork received, which included the installation of a new vinyl roof lining, and the recently refreshed paintwork.
In the cabin, the seats and door panels received new blue leather upholstery and the headlining was renewed. The original dashboard was also restored.
Under the bonnet, the excellent appearance of the engine compartment immediately makes it clear that the mechanics have also received a lot of attention. In fact, the engine was disassembled and checked before being rebuilt. The gearbox, carburettors, auto-choke system, fuel system and brakes have all been overhauled and all the shock absorbers are new.
This is a very special and extremely rare example of a classic Jaguar. It is offered for sale with overhaul valid until 2026.
History and Documentation
- Registered in Italy in 1975
- Odometer shows 79,332 km, not verified
- Equipped with Italian documents
- Overhaul valid until 2026
- According to recent regulations, it can obtain its original RM number plate again
- Chassis number 2J50775DN confirms that it is one of the very few examples produced with manual transmission with overdrive
- One of 833 4.2L left-hand drive examples, of which only 10 were sold in Italy and only 99 produced with silver paintwork
- Only a very small number of these cars were equipped with the manual gearbox with overdrive
- The seller reports that the mechanics were recently completely overhauled, as shown above
- Bodywork recently restored, as illustrated above and below
The Condition
- The bodywork has recently undergone a conservative restoration and is in excellent condition
- Metallic silver paintwork faithful to the original and in excellent condition as visible in the photographs
- The bodywork is in excellent condition, with well-aligned panels and no visible signs of deterioration
- Many new Jaguar parts were used for the restoration and components were galvanised and powder coated where necessary
- A new vinyl roof was installed, which looks good in the photos
- It has the correct steel wheels with chrome wheel covers in excellent condition
- It has recently been fitted with four new tyres
- Front and rear chrome bumpers look in very good shape, straight and free of damage
- Headlights and windows look good with no defects to report
- Interior in very good condition with dark blue leather upholstery, newly installed carpets and headlining
- Original door panels in good condition
- Newly restored walnut dashboard
- The seller has informed us that all seals are new, including those on the windows
- Equipped with working air conditioning
- Clean and tidy boot with carpet free of visible damage
The Mechanics
- XK straight-six engine with 4,235 cm³
- Engine was recently disassembled and rebuilt, with tolerances checked
- Recently overhauled carburettors
- Overhauled auto-choke system
- Factory equipped with 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Newly overhauled gearbox and overdrive system
- Reconditioned fuel pumps
- Reconditioned radiators
- Braking system completely overhauled, including brake booster and calipers
- All brake lines replaced and brake pads are new
- Shock absorbers reconditioned
- New belts and fluids
- Fuel tanks removed and cleaned
- No operating or driving problems reported to us
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