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Est: £12,500 - £15,000

1978 JAGUAR XJ 5.3 C V12 COUPE AUTO

United Kingdom • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 72

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A rare 1978 Jaguar XJ 5.3 C Auto, finished in Squadron Blue with a black roof and interior. This V12 classic has a documented replacement engine and shows 83,477 miles, it is now running and driving after being off the road since 2004.

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Condition 

6

Moderate wear, needs checks

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

83,477 miles

Reg Number:

GLG77T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In Brief:


A truly stunning example of the 5.3 litre V12 powered XJ Coupe
Finished in Squadron Blue with a Black vinyl roof over a Black leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 24 years
Just 4 former keepers
Genuine mileage of 83,477
1 of only 604 RHD XJ 5.3C examples 


Auctioneer's Notes:

A rare and imposing 1978 Jaguar XJ 5.3 C Auto, finished in blue with a contrasting black vinyl roof and black leather interior.

The photographs show the elegant pillarless two-door profile to particularly good effect, complemented by chrome brightwork and period-style alloy wheels.

Originally supplied new in Bournemouth, the car has an appealing local connection and has been off the road since 2004.

The Vendor advises that it is running and driving and reports that it drives beautifully.

Maintenance & Condition:

The accompanying Passport to Service records the fitting of a replacement engine in 1983 at 36,306 miles.

Importantly, the odometer was not reset at this point, with ...

Points of note

£2,800

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,875

Median Price (Since 2020)

£157,500

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