Highlights

Attractive late-model straight six cabriolet
Low mileage of under 76,000 miles
One of only 1,088 3.6L 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. These cars also got a 4spd automatic gearbox, rather than the V12’s 3spd, which 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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