| 5.3 XJ-S | Signal Red | ||||
| Coupe | Biscuit | ||||
| Right Hand Drive | |||||
| Ernest W Hatfield, Sheffield | |||||
| 16 December 1977 | |||||
| 5W9363 | |||||
| 77ZA78 | |||||
| 1 December 1977 | |||||
| 1978 | Signal Red | ||||
| 2024 | Biscuit | ||||
| Awaiting Rest. | |||||
| Folkestone | |||||
| Kent | |||||
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2023-05-05 10:53:43 | pauls writes:
Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1978-jaguar-xjs-v12-coupe-pre-he-gLa5xn
Seller's description:
1978 Jaguar XJS
Colour Signal Red
Odometer 78,467 Miles
Engine size 5343
Seller Type Private
Town Chelmsford
Location Essex
Country United Kingdom
Genuine mileage
Original and unrestored
Restoration required
First registered in 1978
Large early history file with hand-written notes and many receipts
No MOT history due to car being stored off-road
V5c present
1 key
The Interior
Original beige leather interior showing wear and tear commensurate with its age and miles
Electric windows
Carpets and door cards all good
Solid floors and sills
Centre cubby box/armrest
Headlining nice and clean with staining to driver’s sunvisor
All electrics work as they should
Dry boot area
The Exterior
Signal Red paintwork needs attention with areas like the rear boot-lid having a lot of peeling paint
Body panels appear solid and panel fit is good
All lights are free from damage or cracks
Original wheels could do with a refurbishment and tyres will need replacing because of their age
Overall the car presents well with no obvious signs of any body corrosion.
Underneath looks good and solid
Engine bay needs some tidying up but shows no sign of any obvious oil or coolant leaks
The Mechanics
5.3 Litre V12
Automatic 3-speed GM400 gearbox
Recently recommissioned
New rear exhaust back boxes
New fuel tank and fuel lines
Vendor advises that the car starts easily and drives very well
All lights and wipers work