| 5.3 XJ-S | Silver Grey | ||||
| Coupe | Dark Blue | ||||
| Left Hand Drive | |||||
| Jaguar Owned | |||||
| 5 February 1976 | |||||
| 8S1197LA | 5 February 1976 | ||||
| 5W1002 | Coventry | ||||
| NOTRECORDED | MN | ||||
| 22 May 1975 | United States | ||||
| 1975 | Black | ||||
| 2025 | Black | ||||
| Awaiting Rest. | |||||
| Original | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 19 October 2025.
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2018-06-10 12:28:00 | Site Robot 0R1GIN writes:
2W50028BW and its content was deleted on Sunday 10th of June 2018 04:28:00 PM with this note:
Problem with VIN, Bleasie issue
- Deleted dataplate: 2W50028
- Deleted photos: 2W50028
- Deleted dataplate history: 2W50028
2018-06-15 15:24:06 | XJS Data writes:
The record was updated:
2018-07-22 03:09:53 | XJS Data writes:
The record was updated:
Found the body number on a list of XJS prototypes.
Heritage Notes
This vehicle was an experimental project car.
Found the body number on a list of XJS prototypes.
Owner: Andy S.
 | Just another Jaguar XJ-S addict in Minnesota USA. I love early black bumper cars. So far I have three 1975 XJ-S, a 1976 XJ-S and a 1978 XJ-S. Previously I had a 1986 XJ-SC and a 1988 XJS Coupe. (email)Updated August 3rd, 2018. Not legal proof of ownership. |
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2018-03-29 16:30:01 | pauls writes:
Ebay item 3/29/18
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173238228282
Classified ad.
Sellers description:
JAGUAR XJS V12
EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT CAR FOR JAGUAR CARS, MANUFACTURED IN MAY 1975 HAS ONLY COVERED 66,000 MILES
GREAT INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE A VERY EARLY ETYPE COULD BE £200,000 IN THE SAME CONDITION
REQUIRES RESTORATION ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT DOES NOT RUN, COMES WITH VALUABLE PRIVATE PLATE THAT CAN BE TRANSFERED, FRONT XJS BADGE WAS CHANGED ON PRODUCTION CARS THIS CAR HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO RUN ON UNLEADED FUEL.
I HAVE V5 IN MY NAME AND A HERITAGE CERTIFICATE SHOWING IT'S HISTORY AND THAT ENGINE GEARBOX AND BODY ALL MATCH
2018-03-29 16:36:24 | Andy S. writes:
She will be mine soon.
2018-06-13 18:07:51 | Andy S. writes:
She made it to a broker warehouse in Elizabeth New Jersey.
2018-07-18 02:50:50 | Andy S writes:
Mine! Mine! Mine!
2025-09-21 06:21:18 | pauls writes:
Car returning to auction 9/25. Note this car was previously said to be in Andover, Minnesota, USA
www.iconicauctioneers.com/1975-jaguar-xj-s-v12-lhd-rec15889-4-nec-1125
Auction description:
The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025, Birmingham
Lot Number: 723
1975 Jaguar XJ-S V12 RHD Pre-HE Automatic Project
JAGUAR XJ-S V12
Registration Number NDU 402P
Chassis Number UF2W50028BW
Engine Number 8S1197LA
Transmission Automatic
Body Colour Silver Grey
1975 Jaguar XJ-S V12 LHD Pre-HE Automatic
Believed to be one of the very earliest production XJ-S models, chassis number #28 is supplied with its Heritage Certificate and retains its original UK registration number, NDU 402P.
Originally finished in Silver Grey and built in right-hand drive, this example is currently presented in black with left-hand drive configuration
Fitted with Jaguar’s 5.3-litre V12 engine coupled to a 3-speed automatic transmission, the XJ-S offered effortless grand touring ability and refinement
Understood to have been used in period as an experimental and emissions test vehicle in the US, with changes to specification carried out during its early life
Imported back to the UK with a NOVA certificate, supplied with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate and documents detailing its history, however, the car now requires full restoration and is offered as a stalled project
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the earliest XJ-S models produced, with unique early history and potential for restoration into a highly significant collectors’ car
2025-11-16 18:04:39 | Andy S. writes:
I sold this car with body number two (5W1002) back to England in 2020. No idea how it's history as an extremely rare pre-production car, potentially from 1972, got lost in the latest auction. In November 2025 it sold for just £1350. I really hope the new owner finds this page and finds out just how rare it actually is. Only 30 pre-production XJ-S were made in 1972 for engine testing, drive testing, crash testing, emissions testing, etc. Most of them were destroyed. This might be the oldest surviving XJ-S apart from the prototypes in Australia.