2014-07-16 19:03:01 | Lofty writes:

LHD Series XJ-S Cabriolet German market car imported to the US. 3.6 - 5-Speed Manual

2019-12-06 07:33:59 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

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Auction description:

Lot #26069

Seller: Bftr

Location: Lake Forest, California 92630

Chassis: SAJJNACC8CC116194

67k Miles Indicated

3.6-Liter Inline-Six

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Refinished Green/New Doeskin Leather

Two-Piece Targa Roof

15" Domed Starfish Wheels

Pioneer Stereo w/Aux-In

Recent Oil Change & Spark Plugs

Manufacturer's Literature

Tool Kit & Spare Parts

Top Boot & Roof Panel Storage Bag

Clean Carfax Report

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

This 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC was originally a German-market example which features a two-piece targa-style roof and was imported to the US as a grey-market vehicle under previous ownership. Power is from a 3.6-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and the body has been repainted in green over a Doeskin leather interior. Additional features include 15″ starfish wheels and a Pioneer CD player with auxiliary inputs. The car was acquired by the seller shortly after appearing on BaT in July 2014, with subsequent maintenance including reupholstery of the front seats and replacement of the alternator as well as more recent changes of the oil and spark plugs in September 2019. This XJ-SC shows 67k miles and is offered with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, a soft top boot, a roof panel storage bag, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The body was repainted in its present shade of metallic green under previous ownership, with the finished described as driver quality by the seller. The targa-style roof consists of two removable upper panels and a manually folding rear soft top. Corrosion is present on the driver’s door, and the rubber seals around the windshield and side windows are cracked.

Factory 15″ domed starfish wheels are mounted with Bridgestone Turanza EL50 tires that show pre-2000 date codes and should be replaced due to sidewall cracking.

The front seats and center console have been reupholstered in Doeskin leather over new foam in 2019 and are accented with burl wood trim on the dash and doors. The cabin floors have also been lined with Koolmat insulation within the last year. Amenities include an onboard computer, two USB ports integrated into the center console, and a Pioneer CD player with auxiliary inputs. A trim panel that covers the exposed under-dash wiring on the driver’s side is not shown in the gallery, but is included in the sale.

Instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,800-rpm redline, and a bank of drum-style secondary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows just over 67k miles, 4k of which were reportedly added by the seller.

The DOHC 3.6-liter AJ6 inline-six drives the rear wheels through a five-speed Getrag 265 manual transmission. A new alternator and belt were fitted in 2016, while the spark plugs were replaced and an oil change performed in September 2019. The car is in need of two new catalytic converters according to the seller, and will not currently pass a California emissions inspection.

A November 2019 Carfax report shows history in California and no accidents or other reported damage from April 1986 to October 2014.

The sale includes owner’s and workshop manuals, a tool kit and jack, a boot that covers the folding top when stowed, a bag for the removable roof panels, an uninstalled Blaupunkt stereo, and an assortment of spare parts including shifter bushings, window and door seals, an engine wiring harness, Lemforder ball joints, and GAZ shocks.

2019-12-12 13:31:30 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD Bring a trailer online auction

Sold For $10,100 On 12/12/19

2022-06-19 12:14:36 | pauls writes:

Last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma 6/22. This car was originally dispatched to Germany, very rare standard gearbox. Cars originally shipped to the North America had automatic gearboxes.

2026-06-10 14:22:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to BaT

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Auction description:

Seller: Wpoen

Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Chassis: SAJJNACC8CC116194

70k Miles Shown

3.6-Liter Inline-Six

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Metallic Green Paint

Oval Headlamps

Beige Soft Top w/Removable Panels

Starfish 15" Alloy Wheels

Doeskin Leather Upholstery

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Pioneer CD Stereo

Accident-Free Carfax Report

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #248081

This 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC is a targa-style cabriolet that was originally a German-market example and was imported to the United States as a gray-market vehicle during the 1980s. Power is supplied by a 3.6-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and the body has been repainted in green over retrimmed Doeskin leather upholstery. The vehicle was featured on BaT in July 2014 and was sold on BaT in December 2019. The seller bought the Jaguar in 2021, and the tires subsequently were replaced. Features include 15″ alloy wheels, woodgrain interior trim, an onboard computer, and a Pioneer CD stereo. This XJ-SC shows 70k miles and is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, a soft-top boot, a roof-panel storage bag, spare parts, an accident-free Carfax report, and an Oklahoma title in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in Sage Green (HEG), the car was repainted in its present shade of metallic green prior to the 2019 BaT auction. The beige soft top features dual removable upper panels along with a removable fabric panel aft of the roll bar. Other equipment includes Cibie oval headlights, chrome mirror caps, a power antenna, and dual exhaust outlets. The seller states that the paint exhibits age, and the soft top has multiple tears. Rust is evident around the gas cap and on the driver-side door, which also is dented. The weatherstripping is cracked.

“Starfish” five-spoke 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Advantage T/A tires that were replaced under current ownership. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs.

The seats were reupholstered in Doeskin leather over replacement foam in 2019, and the center console also was retrimmed, according to the previous BaT seller. Burl wood veneer accents the dashboard, center console, and door panels. The cabin floors have been lined with Koolmat insulation. Interior appointments include an onboard computer, power windows, cruise control, and automatic climate control. A Pioneer CD stereo and a USB power outlet have been added. The air conditioning is inoperable. The dashboard is discolored, and the interior door panels are scuffed.

The two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,700-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and battery voltage. The six-digit odometer shows 70k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.

The DOHC 3.6-liter AJ6 inline-six features electronic fuel injection. An Optima Yellowtop battery is located in the trunk compartment. The oil was changed most recently in 2024. The seller notes an oil leak from the engine, which emits exhaust smoke that suggests it is running rich.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Getrag 265 five-speed manual transmission.

A California Bureau of Automotive Repair label was fitted in the engine bay in November 1999.

Snapshot

No Accidents or Damage Reported to CARFAX

2 Service History Records

36 Detailed Records Available

68,620 Last Reported Odometer Reading

The Carfax report is free of accidents and other damage. The report documents nine instances between 2001 and 2014 when the car was designated as a Gross Polluter by the state of California.

The Oklahoma title carries a “classic” notation.