2024-05-09 09:41:02 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 5/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/jaguar-xj-sc-targa-36-manual-8xX6w8

Auction description:

Jaguar XJ-SC Targa 3.6 Manual

1985 Jaguar XJS

Colour Grey

Odometer 146,357 Kilometres

Engine size 3600

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Town Bruxelles

Country Belgium

Versatile XJ-SC in classic Charcoal Grey metallic livery

Well maintained inside and out

Registered in Belgium with a collector's licence

Lots of recent maintenance and upgrades

MOT valid until September 2024

Reliable AJ6 engine and sporty 5-speed manual gearbox

This 1985 example looks great in its classic Jaguar colour, Charcoal Grey metallic with a beige leather interior. It has clearly been maintained, not least by its current owner who has invested since 2022 to keep it in excellent condition.

Work has included new tyres, rims, shock absorbers, spark plugs and wiring harness, as well as work on the fuel injection system. The air conditioning has also been refurbished, providing a pleasant contrast in hot weather.

This Jaguar XJ-SC is an excellent example of a car that is highly appreciated by enthusiasts. It is sold with a roadworthiness certificate valid until September 2024.

History and documentation

Registered in 1985

Collector's registration document

We are told that this is a car with matching numbers.

Service history available up to 2012

Subsequent invoices for work carried out since 2022

Purchased by the current owner in September 2022

Roadworthiness test valid until September 2024

Recent maintenance work :

New tyres

Alloy wheels replaced

New shock absorbers

Spark plugs

Electrical harness

Injection system adjustment

New fuel gauge

Windscreen seal

Kenwood DAB radio with disc player

Condition

Very stylish car in classic charcoal grey metallic livery

Paintwork in good condition throughout with only minor stone chip damage to report.

We are told that the car is rust free

Slight delamination of the boot and right rear wing

The underside of the car looks good, with many useful photos available

Air conditioning has been refurbished and blows nice and cool

Beige leather interior looks good, with few signs of ageing

Interior trim, including door panels, veneers and trims in equally good condition

Upgraded Jaguar alloy wheels with attractive polished finish

Black roof with removable Targa panels and folding rear section

Roof fabric looks in good condition with headlining in similar condition

Newly installed Kenwood DAB radio with disc player

Factory tool kit apparently complete

Jack in boot

Mismatched but correct factory alloy spare wheel

The Mechanicals

Jaguar AJ6 in-line six-cylinder, 3.6-litre, fuel-injected engine

5-speed manual gearbox

We are told that the engine is in good working order

The seller says that the car starts from cold without any problems

The idle is a little unstable before the engine warms up, he says

The vehicle drives well, accelerating and braking effectively

Shock absorbers, spark plugs and wiring harness recently replaced

Injection adjusted and fuel gauge replaced