Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1977 Jaguar XJ-C 4. 2
Entered from the Alyth Collection - No Reserve
Registration No: PWB 98R
Chassis No: 2J 2498 DN
MOT: Exempt
Entered from the Alyth collection
A worthwhile project
A desirably specified Manual Overdrive transmission
Jaguar's original XJ Saloon (retrospectively dubbed the Series 1) and its Daimler counterparts were introduced in 1968 and were the last models to have the personal input of Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons. The striking two-door pillarless Coupe derivative was first shown five years later, at the 1973 London Motor Show. Production was heavily delayed, however, and did not get fully underway until 1975. The newcomer was based on the short-wheelbase Saloon and featured suitably lengthened versions of the standard car's doors. There were two engine options - a 4. 2-litre version of the ubiquitous DOHC XK unit and the 5. 3-litre V12. The smaller-engined version came with the choice of manual or automatic gearbox. The silky-smooth suspension was independent all round, braking by discs at each corner, and steering by rack and pinion. A total of 10, 426 Jaguar and Daimler Coupes were produced before production ceased in 1978 - 8, 214 were bestowed with the 4. 2-litre engine.
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