Registration No: NFC 312S
Chassis No: 2J3392BW
MOT: May 2024

• c.51,500 credible miles recorded and only seven former keepers
• The original service book, handbook all enclosed in the Leyland wallet
• Electronic ignition and professionally re-trimmed seats
• Subject in 2020 to over 100 hours of restoration by BRC restorations in Canterbury

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.

This rare and attractive Jaguar XJ Coupe was first registered in November 1977, with just c.51,500 miles currently recorded on the odometer, which seems credible. A collection of old MOT paperwork goes some way to supporting the mileage. The car was then stored by his son for over 20 years before finally coming out to be restored and refurbished in 2019. Finished in Black with Black leather, this example has had considerable money and time spent on it over the last four years.

The car presents very well, physically, with no signs of corrosion visible in either the main bodywork or underneath. There had been a significant spend in 2020, with over 100 hours of work by BRC restorations in Canterbury, that included new floorpans and outer sills, with a photographic record of the work. The original vinyl roof is in very good condition and the car wears recently re-chromed front and rear bumpers. Mechanically, the XJC drives very well and has completed around 500 trouble-free miles this year. Electronic ignition has been fitted to improve timing reliability and an extensive service has recently been carried out, including new fuel pumps. Inside, all the fixtures and fittings are present and correct and the seats have been recently retrimmed in the finest leather and a new stunning burr walnut fascia has been fitted to the dashboard, along with a period Bluetooth DAB radio. In the boot you will find the original Jaguar tool kit and jack and there is even the original Jaguar owner’s audio cassette still present.

Another testament to the condition, is the original service book and handbook all enclosed in the Leyland portfolio. The service book itself features ten dealer stamps prior to 1991. A rare and appreciating Jaguar XJC, included in the paperwork are old MOT certificates from 1981 to 1995 that support the mileage and the photographic record of the restoration work.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
07943 584767