Highlights

Low documented 43,000 miles from new
Believed one of just three XJ-SC in Signal Red
Only 85 RHD 3.6L XJ-SC automatics reputedly built
Two keepers with current one since 1992
Desirable rear seat conversion
Recommissioned in 2025 and now in running and driving condition
Current MOT to June 2026

The Appeal

This XJ-SC is one of the rarest and most versatile versions of Jaguar’s long and lithe GT. The automatic gearbox option was only available for the Xj-SC with the tough 3.6L AJ6 engine from 1987 to 1988 with XJS Club records indicating that just 85 were built in RHD.

This car further dials up the rarity with its Signal Red paintwork, believed one of three produced in this colour, and desirable rear seat conversion. It has covered just 43,000 miles from new, the low figure largely due to long term storage between the early 1990s, when the current keeper acquired the car, and 2025. The result is a very tidy and nicely presented car. It remains largely factory standard save for that rear seat and a set of chrome wire wheels on standard hubs. As a later car, it is fitted with the updated 4spd automatic gearbox.

We are told that the car was recommissioned after storage in 2025. The work included attention to the fuel system and a new battery. It comes with MOT to June 2026.

The vendor says:

“A charming and highly usable example of the model, combining low mileage, long-term dry storage, and recent recommissioning. It drives as a relaxed and refined grand tourer, perfectly suited to weekend use and longer, easy journeys. The standout features are its colour combination, originality, and the sense of having been carefully preserved rather than restored. A very appealing car that sits at the nicer end of the spectrum without being overdone.”

Key Information

Mileage: 42,945 miles, believed to be genuine (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: current MOT valid to 15th June 2026 with advisories
Technical specs: AJ6 3,590 cc inline six-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: handbooks, service history to 1991

The Detail

Rare Signal red paintwork with silver coachline in good condition
Some touched in paintwork areas to note in photos
Bodywork presents well in usual XJS check areas
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Fitted with chrome wire wheels on standard hubs
Advisories for tyres on MOT
Magnolia leather interior with light wood veneers all in good order
Fitted with rear seat conversion possibly by TWR based on service book but not confirmed
Front and rear seatbelts fitted
Engine understood to be largely factory standard
Chrome, trim, and detailing are in good order
Switchgear and instruments are in keeping with the car's overall condition and age
Recent recommissioning including fuel system and new battery

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