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1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6 M/OD

United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1983 Jaguar XJ-SC, a Targa-roofed variant, with a manual gearbox and 3590cc AJ6 engine. It comes with a comprehensive history file, including service records, MoTs, and original Jaguar documents, confirming the mileage of 96,844.

Condition

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The car is described as being in very good condition overall, with a few marks on the nearside rear wheel arch. The cabin wood and beige leather are holding up well, and the hood is in good order. There is a large stack of service and maintenance bills stretching back to the late 1980s, MoTs dating back to 1988 confirming the mileage. The service booklet is stamped up to 86,492 miles in 2002.

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Manual

Transmission:

SAJJNCC7CC125144

Chassis No:

Odometer:

96,844 miles

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[RHD/LHD]

When the Jaguar XJ‑S was launched in 1975, there was no convertible version because it was believed, erroneously, that open‑top cars were going to be outlawed by American safety legislation.

When it became clear that there still was a future for al fresco motoring in the marque's biggest marketplace, Jaguar introduced the XJ‑SC during 1983.

This wasn't a full convertible, but rather a Targa‑roofed variant with a removable soft‑top at the rear.

It lasted until 1988 when it was replaced by a full convertible model.

Thus, the XJ‑SC is quite a rare XJ‑S variant now.

This Claret six‑cylinder example, with 3590cc AJ6 engine and manual gearbox, has had nine previous keepers, and is MoT'd until July 2022.

The V5 is present in the history file, which also comes with a large stack of service and maintenance bills stretching back to the late 1980s, MoTs dating back to 1988 ‑ thus confirming the recorded mileage of 96,844 ‑ and a 2006 copy of Jaguar Enthusiast magazine.

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