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1978 Jaguar XJ12 Series II LWB

United Kingdom • 10 May 2026 • Lot 19

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Jaguar XJ12 Series II LWB, one of only 1,200 RHD fuel-injected models, has been dry-stored for 25 years and is now offered as a recommissioning project. Showing 58,000 miles and retaining its original Dark Blue leather, it requires mechanical and cosmetic attention to bring it back to its former glory.

Condition

6

The car is described as 'notably solid and ripe for recommissioning' and 'cosmetically presentable 'as is''. It has been dry stored for a quarter century and requires thorough recommissioning/renovation. There are assorted bills for work done in the 90s, and it has been dormant since. The car retains its original upholstery.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

2R4951BW

Odometer:

58,000 miles

Reg Number:

WUU 450S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1972, the XJ12 was flagship of the contemporary Jaguar range.

A four-door saloon blessed with Gran Turismo performance, its 5343cc SOHC V12 engine set new standards in production car design.

A paragon of smoothness, refinement and quiet running, it was allied to automatic transmission and promised 140mph performance.

Utilising the same advanced monocoque shell as its XJ6 sibling, the XJ12 also employed all round independent coil and wishbone suspension, four wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering.

Heralded by the motoring press as one of the best cars in the world, it was reworked the following year as the Series II complete with a reprofiled radiator grille, more insulating bulkhead, superior electrics and improved heating / ventilation system.

The shorter of the two wheelbases previously offered was dropped in 1974, while the following year saw fuel-injection adopted to the benfit of both outputs (285bhp / 294lbft) and emissions.

A switch from Borg Warner ...