£2,556
1986 Jaguar XJS C Auto Project
United Kingdom • 22 Oct 2025 • Lot 1241
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Jaguar XJS-C is a non-running project car with only 4,000 miles showing (unverified). Although it has some cosmetic issues and requires mechanical work to get it running, it comes with paperwork and has potential given the increasing value of well-maintained XJS-C models.
Condition
3
The car is listed as a non-running project that 'refuses to run'. It requires recommissioning. The paintwork would benefit from refreshing and there is attention needed to the driver's seat. This suggests several mechanical and cosmetic issues that would require substantial reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
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Odometer:
4,000 miles
D912 RGS
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description Offered as a non-running project Rare XJS C model Comes with paperwork HPI clear The Jaguar XJ-SC is an interesting and increasingly sought-after variant of the XJS range, built in relatively small numbers and offering the best of both worlds - open-air motoring from its clever targa roof design with the refinement of a fixed-head coupe.
Fitted here with Jaguar’s mighty 5.3-litre V12 and automatic transmission, this 1986 Jaguar looks to be a good, restorable car - not a basket case.
Showing just 4,000 miles on the odometer (unverified), it has old MOTs dating back to the 1990s and was in the hands of its previous owner for around twelve years, most of that time in storage.
It now turns over freely and even tries to fire, but currently refuses to run.
Our vendor suggests the issue may be electrical.
Under the bonnet sits the legendary 5.3-litre Jaguar V12, one of the smoothest powerplants of its era.
Fed by fuel injection and paired to a silky three-speed automatic gea...
Points of note
£867
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,604
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 04 2007
Latest MOT Mileage
4,139 miles
Registration Date
1986-08-06
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 05 2006 with 4,139 miles
Failed
On Sep 02 2006 with 4,139 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Oct 17 2005 with 4,128 miles
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