Lot details Registration No: C12 AFW Chassis No: SAJJNACW3CC123670 Mot Expiry: July 2013
Launched in September 1975, the XJ-S was designed by Malcolm Sayer with input from Sir William Lyons. Effectively a replacement for the legendary E-Type, it was nevertheless a luxurious, high-speed Grand Tourer rather than a race-bred sportscar. Appearing in 1983, the XJ-SC variant boasted lift-out targa panels and a folding rear hood. Initially powered by a 3.6-litre straight-six engine allied to either manual or automatic transmission, the elegant newcomer could soon be had in 5.3-litre V12 automatic guise too.
Finished in Mineral Metallic Blue with Grey leather upholstery, this particular example has been extensively uprated. Attributed to Forward Engineering, its enlarged 7.4-litre engine develops a claimed 460bhp and 516lbft. Benefiting from a Bray engine pre-heater and Hayward & Scott stainless steel exhaust system linked to tubular manifolds, the V12 is backed by five-speed manual transmission. AP Racing 6-pot callipers operating 325mm ventilated discs up front with smaller vented units on the rear provide enhanced retardation, while a Harvey Bailey suspension upgrade including front / rear anti-roll bars and Koni shock absorbers all-round gives better roadholding. Sporting a Banham dashboard conversion and TWR bodykit plus 17-inch Speedline alloys shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres, 'C12 AFW' is described by the vendor as being in "very good overall condition" and comes complete with car cover and MOT into August 2013.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until July 2013.
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