2019-04-10 11:51:00 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/19

online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/115/lot/44022/%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F115%2F

Auction description:

Lot 38 of 91: 1979 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3

Sold For:£4,050

Registration No:FNB159T

Chassis No:JNAEW3AC102639

MOT:October 2019

- Rare and desirable Pre-HE model

- Only 2 former keepers and MOT'd until October 2019

- Recent restoration work carried out using genuine period parts

- Previously recorded as a Category C Insurance Loss in 2012, but since repaired

- Electrical equipment and interior trim said to be very good

The Jaguar was declared a category C insurance loss on 17/2/2012 though has since been repaired using donor parts from a 1977 vehicle.

2019-04-15 08:42:00 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/15/19

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254197789845_noapp=true

Classified ad price: £7,999, seller edcclassics, car now said to be in Nottingham, UK.

Seller's description:

We are delighted to be offering this early series I 1979 xj-s pre-he, presented in Richelieu red with Cinnamon leather trim. Very original car with factory fitted central locking, Phillips cassette radio, electric windows, power steering, Recently refurbished to a very high standard Kent alloy wheels.

Low ownership car, first owner for 32 years, 2nd owner 7 months, 3rd loving and caring owner for the last 7 years.

Has been lovingly lightly restored after a light accident to the front left corner, recored as cat d in 2012. This hasn't been a rusty old unused car that has had a full rebuilt, its a honest car that has been lightly restored/repaired to a very high standard. During last ownership there is bill/receipts for over £6,000 just in parts this is without labour! 

Starts and drives lovely, there is various paint imperfections on various panels. Have added photos below to show. Sadly paint has cracked in places but this isn't going to bother everyone and defently doesn't stop you smiling when driving....

The previous owner has kept every invoice and has taken over 90 photos of the work he has carried out.

Current mot til 12.19.2019 Current millage 92,224

This is the cheapest restored xj-s pre HE I have ever seen forsale and offers great value.

2019-08-17 07:58:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 8/19

mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/10452-new-entry-1979-jaguar-xjs ...

Auction description:

1979 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12

We are delighted to be offering this early Series I 1979 XJS pre-he, presented in Richelieu Red with Cinnamon leather trim.

Very original car with factory fitted central locking, Phillips cassette radio, electric windows, power steering, air conditioning. Recently refurbished to a very high standard, with Kent alloy wheels.

Low ownership car, first owner for 32 years, 2nd owner 7 months, 3rd loving and caring owner for the last 7 years.

Restoration invoices and photos totaling to over 6k in parts alone...

**Category C Insurance Loss. Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable -Insurer Decided Not To Repair 17/02/2012**

Lot Number: 141

Year: 1979

Make: Jaguar

Model: XJS 5.3 V12

Registration: FNB 159T

Transmission: Automatic

Engine Size: 5343

Current Milometer Reading: 92,000

MOT Expiry Date: 22-10-2019

Estimate: £5000 - £6000