Est: £40,000 - £50,000
1976 Jaguar XJ12C - Fast Road - Manual
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Est: £40,000 - £50,000
1976 Jaguar XJ12C - Fast Road - Manual
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 247
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A comprehensively developed 1976 Jaguar XJ12C, finished in Old English White with a black vinyl roof and manual conversion. This example has undergone a thorough restoration and conversion, closely following a well-known car's specification, offering a compelling alternative for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
Restored with minor repairs needed.
/ 10
39,035 miles (via 2019 MOT)
2G1262BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
USX 115R
1976
Auction
Est: £40,000 - £50,000
1976 Jaguar XJ12C - Fast Road - Manual
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
The Jaguar XJ12C occupies a special place in the history of the XJ coupé, combining the elegant pillarless styling of the two-door body with the smooth, effortless performance of Jaguar’s V12 engine.
A rare and sophisticated 'Grand Tourer', the XJ12C has become increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts, with its distinctive proportions and luxurious character making it a compelling basis for a fast-road project. The interest in Harry Metcalfe’s XJ12C, which sold at the NEC last year for an extraordinary £140,000, has certainly put the manual-conversion XJ coupé on the map.
His car showed what can be achieved by combining the refinement of the original Jaguar with a more sporting set-up.
The manual gearbox conversion makes good use of Harry Mundy’s V12, while the handling and steering upgrades give it a more engaging fast-road character, accompanied by that wonderfully evocative V12 exhaust note. The car offered here has been developed to a very similar specification, using many of the...
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 19th Dec 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
39,035 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jun 2019, 39,035 miles
Failed
On 11th Jun 2019, 39,034 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 27th Apr 2018, 38,984 miles
Passed
On 11th May 2017, 38,919 miles
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