For Sale By Auction – Bids £7-15K –
Over £15,000 spent since 2021, One of only 720 RHD SWB V12 Series 1 cars produced, Significant recent mechanical investment
Recently completed 500 mile classic road rally without issue
Interior veneers fully refurbished with dials recalibrated
Finished in Gunmetal Grey metallic with blue leather and Webasto sunroof
Voluntary MOT which expires in July
The Appeal
Starting with a plan to create a four-door E-Type, Jaguar created one of the most beautiful saloons of the last 50 years. The XJ was a considerable achievement, a real zeitgeist-smasher that offered more character than its European rivals and better ride quality than a Rolls-Royce.
Three years into production, Jaguar took the XJ five steps further with their brand new, perfectly smooth V12 engine. Just 720 right-hand drive short-wheelbase XJ12s were built before the Series 2 arrived in 1973, and this example is car number 544 of that exclusive production run.
Refinished in Gunmetal Grey metallic with smart dark blue leather, this XJ12 benefits from significant investment by the vendor since 2019. The extensive work covered the mechanicals and suspension, including major engine overhaul, full front suspension rebuild, replacement fuel tanks, and rear subframe renovation. The interior was also spruced up with refurbished veneers and recalibrated dials. It then completed the 500 mile Three Castles Road Rally across North Wales without issue.
In 2023, the car further received a new OEM V12 powerplant, extensive servicing, corrosion treatment, new firewall foams, sound deadening and some repaints. The result is that it’s still a very handsome looker.
Key Information
Mileage: 83,393 miles indicated
Country of registration: UK
MOT status: Expires in July, now exempt
Technical specs: 5,343cc V12 engine with quartet of SU carburettors, three-speed automatic gearbox
Paperwork: Photographic record of recent work undertaken, most recent 2023 invoices, historic paperwork
The Detail
Engine removed to enable full front suspension rebuild using OEM parts
Rear axle completely rebuilt inc. differential at the same time (as per photo gallery)
Both fuel tanks replaced with new items
Rear subframe removed, renovated and repainted
Differential serviced
Full service completed in 2019 and again in 2023
New rear tyres fitted in 2019 with few miles covered since
Dashboard and door capping veneers refurbished in 2019
Dials recalibrated and checked to ensure all work correctly
New OEM V12 engine fitted in 2023
Water pump replaced
Welding to floors completed
Paintwork presents in very good order
Bodywork appears free from visible corrosion
Factory standard chromed steel rims in good order
Chromework appears free from notable tarnishing or damage
Dark blue leather interior with refurbished rear bench
Front seats well kept but could be refurbished to match standard of rest of car
Headlining removed by vendor and requires replacement
Webasto full length sunroof fitted
Retains early Series 1 interior including aluminium trim and central auxiliary dials
Period Radiomobile 8 track stereo works correctly
Carpets and boot trim in good order and factory correct