2016-04-22 22:18:35 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/16
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/24-02-2016-DoningtonPark-1410/1985JaguarXJ-SC5 ...

Auction description:
Sale Date: 24th February 2016
Lot Number: 52
1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 5.3
Sold For £4,760

Reg Number: C80 RPE
Chassis Number: SAJJNACW3CC126070
Engine Number: 8S037579HA
Cc: 5343
Body Colour: Green
Trim Colour: Grey
MOT ExpiryDate: Feb 2017

- Entered from a private collection, 3 former keepers and c.18,500 recorded miles
- History file with invoices detailing service and restoration work, MOT'd till Feb 2017
- Rare Cabriolet version, auto, Grey leather upholstery, original wheels/tyres included

Vendor Condition Ratings:
Bodywork: 'Good'
Engine: 'Fair'
Electrical Equipment: 'Fair'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Transmission: 'Fair'
Interior Trim: 'Good'

2020-10-09 13:19:27 | pauls writes:

For sale April 08, 2016 on eBay UK. Asking UKL 7,995 with 18,000 original miles. Seller is LE Autos located in Marlow in Buckinghamshire. Listing says "Jaguar XJS CABRIOLET 5.3 V-12 AUTO. BEEN STORED VERY LOW MILEAGE. Jaguar XJ-SC, 5.3 V-12, AUTO WITH ONLY 18,000 MILES, WITH HISTORY, THIS A VERY TIDY EXAMPLE WICH HAS BEEN IN STORAGE WITH PROOF, AND HAS TRAVELED 5000 MILES SINCE 1994. IT HAS OLD MOT'S, SOME BILLS, OLD SALES ADVERTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BACK UP THE MILAGE. ITS HAD MANY THOUSANDS SPENT OVER RECENT YEARS TO RECOMMISSION IT AND RUNS AND DRIVE VERY WELL INDEED. COMES WITH A LONG MOT AND ONLY 3 OWNERS."

2023-07-04 08:10:14 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/23

carsonline.bonhams.com/en/listings/jaguar/xjs-v12-he-cabriolet/165cb2a3-f950-43e ...

Auction description:

SAJJNACW3CC126070

Miles 18890

Gearbox auto

Exteropr Green

Interioir Grey

Right-hand drive

Petrol

Vehicle location: Prenton Wirral, United Kingdom

The Jaguar XJS HE Targa is undoubtedly one of the rarer models available, and finding one with low mileage and low ownership is a nice bonus. Just four previous keepers have enjoyed this 1985 Jaguar XJS Targa. The original handbooks are present, and some invoices date back to around 2008, when the previous keeper rescued it from ten years in storage and carried out the recommissioning and respray.

When the car was advertised for sale in 2008, it was said to be a low mileage example with just 14,000 miles covered. We can only go on the condition and check the MoT history, which does tally up with this, but impossible to say for sure, although it is a very nice example with an excellent interior that all points to low mileage.

Repainted in a more classic colour similar to British Racing Green Metallic, the paintwork on the Jaguar XJS Targa presents very well and is at its best in the bright sunlight when the metallic really pops. A few swirl marks and minor blemishes have been picked up in the past 13 years since being painted, but nothing excessive for the age of the vehicle.