Highlights
- Attractive late-model straight six cabriolet
- Low mileage of under 76,000 miles
- One of only 83 RHD 3.6L auto cabriolets built
- Practical 2+2 version of the XJS
- Four keepers with the current one for 21 years
- Always garaged by the current keeper
- Recent £3,000 expenditure on new tyres and handbrake
- Valid MOT until July 2026
The Appeal
The XJ-SC is a canny buy for the XJS enthusiast because it combines a versatile, structurally robust cabriolet roof with a 2+2 layout. Just 1,088 were sold with the reliable 3.6L straight-six engine, of which only 83 came in RHD with the automatic gearbox, making this a rather rare car! The 4spd automatic gearbox in this car, rather than the V12’s 3spd, provides more tractability and better high-speed cruising. This 1987 3.6L was one of the last to leave the factory.
Finished in smart silver with a grey fabric and leather cabin, it is a low-mileage, well-kept car. The vendor bought the car in 2004 and is only the fourth keeper. We’re told that he has recently spent £3,000 on maintenance, including new tyres and repairs to the handbrake. It carries current MOT to July 2026.
The XJ-SC has the practicality of the coupe with the open-air appeal of the convertible. This late-model car has clearly been cherished.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 20th August 1987
- 4 former registered keepers
- Current keeper since 2004
- The vendor reports having a Jaguar magazine describing this model's rarity
- MOT valid until 20th July 2026 with advisories to note
- Recently received £3,000 of maintenance work, including new tyres and a handbrake
- Always garaged by the current keeper
- V5C
- Invoices from 2013 shown
- Handbook
- Odometer shows 75,621 miles, believed to be correct by seller, but is not verified
The Condition
- Smart silver metallic paintwork in good condition with some light age to note
- Bodywork also well kept, as shown in the photos
- Some points to note such as bubbling to the nearside wing where it meets the door
- Black fabric cabriolet roof in good order as shown
- Underside as shown with advisories for structure on MOT
- Lattice-style alloy wheels with matching spare in good order
- Recently fitted with new matching Nankang tyres according to the seller
- Spare tyre appears to be unused as shown
- Rear bumper chrome trim deteriorated as shown
- Vendor estimates repair cost at £100-£150
- Fitted with rear tow bar
- Grey leather and fabric 2+2 interior with seatbelts front and rear
- Interior is well kept with light wear typical of age and mileage
- Veneers as shown with some age to ‘ski slope’ on centre console
- Fitted with a Kenwood stereo
- All interior components are described as original
The Mechanics
- 3,590cc AJ6 straight six engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- The vendor states the vehicle drives very well
- Described as having low noise considering the engine size
- Recent £3,000 maintenance including work the handbrake
- Advisories to note on MOT
- Factory toolbox included as shown
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