2018-02-04 18:53:18 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.classic-motor-cars.co.uk/classic-cars-for-sale/jaguar-xjs-c-v12_56

Sellers description:
£ 14,995
Jaguar XJS-C V12
Date Of Registration: 1986

This car has had very little use since the previous owner purchased the car back in 2003.
The history file is good containing old MOT's going back to 1995 and lots of invoices for work that has been carried out.
The recorded mileage of 57116 appears to be correct when looking through the service book and old MOT's.
The vehicle is in very good condition and drives nicely.

2026-06-17 11:32:41 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5883/lot/893600

1986 Jaguar XJS-C HE Auto

Auction Ends: Wed 24th Jun

Estimate: £3,000-5,000

Registration C719XLN

Engine Size 5343CC

Engine Number 8S043239HA

Chassis Number SAJJNACW3CC132430

Automatic

VAT Status No VAT

Documents: V5C, 17 old MOT's, 19 Service Stamps, Photographs, Invoices.

Offered for sale is this increasingly rare Jaguar XJ-SC, registration C719 XLN, showing just 57,251 miles from new and featuring the highly desirable "Princess Diana" rear seat specification.

Unlike the standard XJ-SC arrangement with a rear luggage platform, this car is fitted with occasional rear seats, a configuration made famous after Princess Diana requested the modification so that Princes William and Harry could travel with her while her protection officer occupied the front passenger seat. The popularity of the arrangement ultimately led Jaguar to make it available as an optional factory specification.

The extensive history file suggests the car spent much of its life in the Nottingham area, being shown at classic car events during its earlier years and  evidence within the file also suggests that one of the previous owners was likely a member of the JOC.

Included with the car is an impressive history file containing 17 previous MOT certificates, 19 service stamps, numerous invoices and photographs documenting the car throughout its life. Together, these records demonstrate the care, maintenance and attention the car has received from its previous custodians and help support the remarkably low mileage of just 57,251 miles.

At some stage the car entered long-term storage before being acquired by Classic Motor Cars (CMC) of Bridgnorth. Their intention was reportedly to undertake a full restoration, although the project was ultimately not pursued for commercial reasons, so the aim was instead to return the car to running condition and create a tidy, usable classic rather than embark on a complete restoration.

Recent work carried out includes the fitting of a replacement torque converter, installation of a new battery, and replacement of all spark plugs. A compression test was carried out at the same time, with photographs of the results included in the accompanying documentation. The leather interior has also benefited from a thorough deep clean, transforming seats that were previously heavily soiled and allowing the quality of the original trim to shine through once again.

With its desirable rear-seat specification, low mileage, extensive history file and fascinating provenance, this XJ-SC represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of Jaguar's most distinctive and collectable 1980s grand tourers. A charming and unusual Jaguar that offers excellent potential for further improvement while remaining a rewarding and usable classic in its current form.