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1986 Jaguar XJ-SC HE 5.3-Litre V12 Cabriolet

Lot Number: 781

1986 Jaguar XJ-SC HE 5.3-Litre V12 Cabriolet

Smart, crisply presented XJ-SC Cabriolet with low ownership and less than 45,000 miles.

  • Sold for: £9,338

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Tudor White

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    D700 NVS

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    46447 Miles

SUMMARY

Smart, crisply presented XJ-SC Cabriolet with low ownership and less than 45,000 miles.

DESCRIPTION

  • Created originally for the American market, the XJ-SC featured fixed side rails and a removable roof panel. They were converted by the Park Sheet Metal Company, assembled and painted at Browns Lane and sent to Tickfords for the roof and hood to be fitted 
  • Treated to a fresh coat of Tudor White around 12 months ago. Isis Blue leather interior and a dark blue soft top
  • Supplied by Hadley Green Garage, Barnet to its first owner on 25/09/1986
  • Three further keepers before being acquired by our vendor on 14/11/2020
  • 15 Service stamps. Most recent on 20/07/2022 at 46,365 miles which included electrical repairs, wheels powder coated, four new tyres, sill repairs and an underbody clean and Waxoyl
  • Accompanied by its dealer book-pack, operations manual and the stamped service booklet supporting the indicated mileage of 46,447
  • With crisp fresh paintwork and a smart interior, this SC appears to have been cared for all its life

 

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
781
Make
JAGUAR
Model
XJ SC
Variant
V12 HE
Registration Number
D700 NVS
MOT Expiry
14/07/2023
Chassis Number
SAJJNACW3CC134730
Transmission
Automatic
Body Colour
Tudor White

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Exterior


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Quality respray in the last 18 months. Paintwork remains in excellent order with no marks. Underside has been cleaned and light wax oil applied. Hood have been cleaned and re-coloured in original blue.

Interior


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Very good original blue leather interior with no marks or tears. Leather has been cleaned and refurbished in the original blue.

Engine


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Engine has been recommissioned and with a recent full service. Over last two years work has included replaced front brake calipers, lower front ball joints, various bushes as needed and rear exhaust. The V12 pulls smoothly and effortlessly and makes the car a a pleasure to drive.

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Vehicle runs and drives well.

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All working as it should and provides a smooth and comfortable ride

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Fuel tank sender unit recently replaced

Vehicle History

Remarks

Four previous owners. Mileage 46,447 with service book with 13 stamps (first 10 from Jaguar Daimler) plus two further services in my ownership plus on line mots from 2006. Twelve months mot until August 2023. Slight welding on sill referred to in advisory as been professionally carried out and is referenced in recent invoice.


Restoration Notes

Whilst in my current ownership (since Dec 2020) the vehicle has been mechanically recommissioned with spend in excess of ÂŁ4,000. Car has also had a complete quality respray. Interior leather has been cleaned and refurbished in original blue. Wheels have been refurbished and powder coated and four new tyres fitted.

About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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