£157.5k (Est: £60,000 - £80,000)
1978 Jaguar XJC V12 Manual - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
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£157,500 (Est: £60,000 - £80,000)
1978 Jaguar XJC V12 Manual - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
UK • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Jaguar XJC V12, owned by Harry Metcalfe of Harry's Garage, has undergone a complete rebuild, including a 5-speed manual conversion and an Aston Martin DBS Minotaur Green paint job. With close to 6,000,000 YouTube views, this internet icon offers both unique provenance and exceptional engineering.
Condition
8
The car has been comprehensively rebuilt and meticulously transformed, with attention to both performance and aesthetics. The paintwork is described as superb, and the engine has been built for reliability and performance. While it's a classic car, the extensive work done suggests it's in excellent condition with minimal imperfections.
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8,259 miles (via 2021 MOT)
2G1398BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HUG 53S
1978
Auction
£157.5k (Est: £60,000 - £80,000)
1978 Jaguar XJC V12 Manual - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
World Record
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The Jaguar XJC, the rare two-door coupé version of the XJ, has always carried a certain mystique, blending elegance with performance and rarity.
The profile of these coupés with the windows down is so attractive that they have become highly sought after, and are consequently hard to find in good condition.
Dating from April 1978, this particular example has transcended even that status, becoming one of the most famous XJCs in existence thanks to its high profile ownership by Harry Metcalfe, founder of EVO magazine and presenter of the highly acclaimed Harry’s Garage You
Tube channel.
Harry acquired the car as a long term project in 2014 and, over the years, meticulously transformed it into one of the best driving V12 Jaguars ever created, a process documented in detail across multiple episodes of Harry’s Garage , which together have attracted close to 6,000,000 views.
The scope of the work is remarkable.
The legendary Tom Lenthal was entrusted with the V12 engine build, ensuring ...
Price Analysis vs Other XJ-Cs
£2,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,856
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Jan 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
8,259 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Jan 2021, 8,259 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On 1st Aug 2017, 6,848 miles
Passed
On 23rd Jul 2014, 5,520 miles
Passed
On 16th May 2013, 5,438 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
MOT Mileage Trend
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