2020-07-26 13:29:20 | pauls writes:

First car in Signal Red.

Said to have replaced the off-side front wing and headlamp, plus bumper damage January 08, 1989.

2026-07-08 17:34:45 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1987-jaguar-xj-sc-36l-automatic-8qZ5bg

1987 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6L Automatic

Colour Red

Odometer 42,945 Miles

Engine size 3590cc

Transmission Automatic, 3 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

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 

One family owned since new (two keepers with current one since 1992)

Desirable rear seat conversion 

Recommissioned in 2025 and now in running and driving condition

Stored in a climate controlled garage since 1992

Sold with a fresh MOT

This car 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 will be sold with a fresh MOT.

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.”

Mileage: 42,945 miles, believed to be genuine (indicated)

One family owned since new (two keepers with current one since 1992)

Seller has personal links with JLR themselves which have accounted for servicing and looking after the car over its lifetime 

Country of registration: United Kingdom

Technical inspection status: sold with a fresh MOT

Technical specs: AJ6 3,590 cc inline six-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic

Paperwork: handbooks, service history to 1991 

Rare Signal red paintwork with silver coachline in good condition 

Some touched in paintwork areas to note in photos 

Cabriolet folding roof with removable Targa top 

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 

Stored in a climate controlled garage since 1992