
£1,575 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1970 Jaguar XJ Series 1 V12 Factory Manual Experimental Car Project
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Jaguar XJ Series 1 is a very rare, one-off Experimental Department car, believed to be the prototype for a planned Series I XJ12 Manual. It requires a full restoration due to corrosion, worn trim, and cylinder head work but it comes with documentation confirming its provenance.

Condition
2
The car requires full restoration with corrosion to bodywork and worn trim, and it has been off the road since 1982. Cylinder head work is required and it has extensive cosmetic damage or mechanical issues that compromise safety and functionality.
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Manual
Transmission:
IL8276BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,617 miles
EDU 102L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Built as a 4.2-litre Series 1 XJ6 in 1970, diverted to Jaguar’s Experimental Department and converted with a 5.3-litre V12, four Stromberg carburettors and a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive Finished in Jaguar Dark Blue with light grey leather trim, retaining steel wheels, chromed bumpers, bonnet mascot, thin-rimmed steering wheel, wood dash inlay and a 160mph speedometer Features include modified inner wings, aluminium trunking for wiring and deletion of the rear bench to accommodate test equipment Believed to be the prototype for a Series I XJ12 Manual that never reached production and registered right-hand drive with chassis number and badging for a 4.2 XJ6 Off the road since 1982 following its last MOT in 1981 at 59,617 miles with evidence of the engine running in 2013 although cylinder head work is required.
Now in need of a full restoration with corrosion to bodywork and worn trim Supplied with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, V5C on its original registration E...
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