Highlights
- Only 35,262 miles from new
- Over £25,000 spent on purchase and repairs since 2020
- V12 engine checked by Jaguar mechanic and said to run well
- Complete and rare project for completion
The Appeal
The XJ-SC is perhaps the most versatile of the many variants of Jaguar’s svelte GT. It can be a Targa, coupe or full convertible, depending on your mood. They are rare too - only a few thousand V12s were built alongside this one.
The model benefitted from the many improvements introduced to the early 80s XJS, including tweaked cosmetics, much-improved quality and the ‘High Efficiency’ HE V12 motor.
The vendor bought this car in 2020 and reports that he has spent £25,000 across the purchase and improvement of the car. That resulted in an advisory-free MOT in February 2021. It has been unused since, but the engine has been checked by a Jaguar mechanic and reported to be in good order.
The car will require some structural commissioning and general check-overs. For the right enthusiast, this looks like an interesting project with a very rewarding classic to enjoy at the end of it.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1985
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since February 2020
- £25,000 reported spent by seller across purchase and subsequent maintenance
- Low documented mileage with 35,262 miles showing
- Last MOT expired 14th February 2022 with 35,262 miles and no advisories
- Some old MOTs and history shown in photos
- Employed a Jaguar specialist for mechanical appraisal before purchase
- Factory handbooks as shown
The Condition
- Silver metallic car in complete condition requiring restoration
- Some areas of corrosion to note to sills, wings and other areas as shown
- Paintwork looks presentable but vendor advises it would benefit from a repaint
- Retains its black side stripes
- Vendor advises that the underside needs welding
- Black cabriolet roof layout with removable panels and folding rear screen
- Roof appears to be in fair, operational condition as shown
- Black leather interior in good order, except driver's seat stitching needs attention
- Seam on the driver's seat requires re-stitching
- Wheels have ben refurbished since car purchased by seller
- Factory tool kit and spare wheel included as shown
- Cabin trim including carpets, veneers and switchgear well kept with light aging
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc V12 HE specification 285hp engine
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Engine was running well when last tested by a time-served Jaguar mechanic
- New brakes fitted since 2020
- Fuel system also overhauled in same timeframe
- Vendor describes the engine as ‘running perfectly’
- The car is sold as a restoration project with some recommissioned to be expected
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