2017-07-20 14:48:27 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/20/17
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XJS-Cabriolet-rare-factory4-seater-5-3-V12-HE-includes-cheris ...
Opening bid £5,000, no bids 8 days left in auction, seller futureholdings, 108k miles.

Sellers description:
Rare Jaguar XJS Cabriolet 4 seater - believed to be one of a small number of 4 seater cars produced by the factory.

It is a non runner restoration project - the high pressure fuel pump has a problem.

The interior is in reasonable condition - the body work is good apart from some rust on the wings - normal Jaguar problem.

The sale includes the cherished number 4050 RH which Reg Transfers have offered me £2500 for.

2025-04-04 09:32:13 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/25

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-jaguar-xj-sc-v12-he-cabriolet-4BMBVn

Auction description:

1985 Jaguar XJ-SC V12 HE Cabriolet

Current bid £1,100, 7 days left in auction

Colour Black

Odometer 86,375 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Seller Type Private

Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Rare V12 XJ-SC in smart Maraschino Black 

Just 950 RHD V12s like this car were built

Versatile 2+2 cabriolet with Targa top option 

Only six registered keepers 

Very original including Motorola car phone 

Recent service and new battery 

Will be sold with MOT to October 2025

Finished in smart Maraschino Black with a Doeskin leather cabin, it is very original - right down to the big, blocky Motorola car phone. Dry storage means that it has covered just 6,000 miles in the last 30 years. It is solid and presentable, with some scope for the buyer to invest in the cosmetics if required. 

During 2024 the car has received a full service and new battery and it will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT from October 2024. 

The History and Paperwork

First registered 14th November 1985

86,000 miles

Six registered keepers

First registered to hosiery supplier Couture Marketing of Stoney Stanton 

Service book shows 11 service stamps according to seller 

Owners manual 

Motorola 5000X cellphone manual 

Original pre-delivery inspection paperwork 

6,000 miles reported in 30 years according to seller 

Has been dry stored for most of this time 

Light recommission by previous keeper in 2020 according to seller 

Recent major service and new battery 

Car will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT from October according to seller

Current MOT expired 6th October 2022 with minor advisories to note 

One of 950 RHD V12 XJ-SC cars built according to independent records 

Original tool set & jack included

The Condition

Original Maraschino Black paintwork in fair and presentable condition 

Twin silver coachlines with some light deterioration to note 

There are some points to note to paintwork such as stone chips as shown 

Light marks and scuffs to note to exterior fittings as shown in photographs 

Bodywork presents as solid with some light bubbling to certain panels 

Sits on 15in lattice alloy wheels which appear to be aftermarket items 

Lattice spare wheel in boot with spare wheel cover 

Folding black canvas roof in fair condition with some minor points to note in photos 

Supplied with hood bag for removable Targa panels 

Roof operates with twin removable panels and separate folding rear section 

Retains its trapezoidal headlights which show light fade to nearside unit 

Exterior chromework complete and presentable with light marks to note in photos 

Doeskin leather interior in fair condition with some marks and scuffs to note 

Grey carpets in boot and beige in cabin in fair, lightly marked condition 

Cabin veneers show some delamination as shown 

Very original interior including Motorola car phone and period radio cassette

We are not informed of any faults or issues with the electrical and switchgear functions 

Targa roof panel headlining appears to be deteriorated or missing in places 

The Mechanics 

5,343cc V12 fuel injected engine 

3spd automatic gearbox 

Factory tools with hard tool box case

Recent major service 

Described as driving and braking well by seller 

Will be sold with fresh MOT from October 2024

No reported running or driving issues