Jaguar - XJ-S V12 - 1979

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Coupé from 1979, located in France, with French registration, automatic transmission, petrol 5.3-litre V12 engine producing 289 HP, gris colour, matching numbers and colours, full service history, valid MOT until 2027-03-27, CoC not present, in very good overall condition with minor paintwork and interior wear but solid structure and mechanically sound with a recent engine and transmission refurbishment and 201,000 km mileage.

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Description from the seller

Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 Coupé 1979 – Early series type pre-HE – Mechanical condition very good/excellent – 201,000 km – engine and gearbox rebuilt 30,000 km ago

BODYWORK & PAINT

This 1979 Jaguar XJ-S is a very nice example of the early series with solid bodywork, structurally sound.

The paint was redone about a dozen and a half years ago,
The chrome trims are in good condition for its age,
The glass is in good condition as is the lighting.
The rubber seals have been renewed, except for the rear quarter window seal.
The sills and floors are healthy, with no known structural corrosion.

TECHNICAL CONDITION

The strong point of this Jaguar is its exceptional mechanical condition.
Over the past few years, more than €12,000 has been invested in maintaining the vehicle, with invoices available to substantiate the work carried out.

Major works include, since purchase: brake refurbishment, air conditioning, cooling system, ignition, shock absorbers, rear axle seal/torque, etc.
The original 5.3-litre V12 engine starts immediately, both hot and cold, runs smoothly and the automatic transmission shifts properly and smoothly.
The engine and the gearbox have been rebuilt and have 30,000 km since rebuild by the previous owner.

A restoration file is provided.

Furthermore, the car has the history of invoices dating back to 1990, confirming regular maintenance.

INTERIOR CONDITION

The interior is original and finished in black leather.
It has been well maintained and is in good condition, with only light signs of wear consistent with the car’s age.

The seats, dashboard, headliner, and door panels are all well preserved and retain their original appearance.
The car has not been modified, preserving its authenticity.
The headlining has been redone recently, and all dashboard controls work, including the automatic air conditioning.

DOCUMENTATION

Mechanical restoration file
Maintenance and repair invoices dating from 1990
Original service book, GM400 sheets and electronic fuel injection
British Leyland technical manual

OTHER INFORMATION

French registration card
4th owner since 2010, thus three owners before
Parts available: set of front and rear bumpers, various rubber seals and hoses, ignition system

Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 Coupé 1979 – Early series type pre-HE – Mechanical condition very good/excellent – 201,000 km – engine and gearbox rebuilt 30,000 km ago

BODYWORK & PAINT

This 1979 Jaguar XJ-S is a very nice example of the early series with solid bodywork, structurally sound.

The paint was redone about a dozen and a half years ago,
The chrome trims are in good condition for its age,
The glass is in good condition as is the lighting.
The rubber seals have been renewed, except for the rear quarter window seal.
The sills and floors are healthy, with no known structural corrosion.

TECHNICAL CONDITION

The strong point of this Jaguar is its exceptional mechanical condition.
Over the past few years, more than €12,000 has been invested in maintaining the vehicle, with invoices available to substantiate the work carried out.

Major works include, since purchase: brake refurbishment, air conditioning, cooling system, ignition, shock absorbers, rear axle seal/torque, etc.
The original 5.3-litre V12 engine starts immediately, both hot and cold, runs smoothly and the automatic transmission shifts properly and smoothly.
The engine and the gearbox have been rebuilt and have 30,000 km since rebuild by the previous owner.

A restoration file is provided.

Furthermore, the car has the history of invoices dating back to 1990, confirming regular maintenance.

INTERIOR CONDITION

The interior is original and finished in black leather.
It has been well maintained and is in good condition, with only light signs of wear consistent with the car’s age.

The seats, dashboard, headliner, and door panels are all well preserved and retain their original appearance.
The car has not been modified, preserving its authenticity.
The headlining has been redone recently, and all dashboard controls work, including the automatic air conditioning.

DOCUMENTATION

Mechanical restoration file
Maintenance and repair invoices dating from 1990
Original service book, GM400 sheets and electronic fuel injection
British Leyland technical manual

OTHER INFORMATION

French registration card
4th owner since 2010, thus three owners before
Parts available: set of front and rear bumpers, various rubber seals and hoses, ignition system

Details

Brand
Jaguar
Model type
XJ-S V12
Year
1979
Located in
France
Mileage reading
201000 km
Registration papers
with French registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Horse power
289
Cubic capacity
5300
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
March 27, 2027
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
No
Chassis number
JNAEW4AC103000
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.

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