22nd Nov, 2006 0:00

The Pavilion Gardens

 
  Lot 46
 
Lot 46 - 1984 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6

1984 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6


Lot details
Registration No: A664YOV
Chassis No: SAJJNACC7C113895
Mot Expiry: Feb 2007

Introduced in October 1983, the Jaguar XJS 3.6 was intended to be a sharper, more sporting foil to the range's established, soporific 5.3 litre V12 model. To emphasise the difference, it was fitted with a five-speed manual Getrag gearbox as standard. With some 225bhp and 240lbft of torque on tap courtesy of its 3590cc, DOHC, 24 valve straight-six, the claimed 140mph top speed and 0-60mph time of 7.4 seconds were a near match for the V12. Yet when such performance was not called upon, it could reputedly return thirty miles per gallon, a feat beyond the V12's capabilities. The brand new AJ6 unit also had the advantage of being considerably lighter. This weight saving allowed Jaguar engineers to alter the all-round independent suspension's coil spring rates giving notably better turn-in and less body roll. A revised, more positive feel to the power steering improved the handling still further. Available in coupe or cabriolet guises (Jaguar's first open car since the Series III E-type was phased out in 1974), the 3.6 was a strong seller. Rarer than the full convertible that succeeded it, the cabriolet version is preferred by some for the greater versatility / refinement instilled by its lift-out targa panels and folding rear hood.
Finished in green with cream leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its five-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Though, he rates the 3590cc engine - apparently a new Jaguar reconditioned unit fitted just 20,000 miles ago - as "excellent". Said to "start and drive well with good oil pressure", 'A664 YOV' was reportedly treated to "a new front subframe in 2004" and "new rear discs" the following year. Believed but not warranted to have covered 107,176 miles from new (a figure partially substantiated by "MOTs back to 1989") the Jaguar rides on five-spoke alloy wheels. A handsome car, it is offered for sale with "good documented history" (including DVLA ownership records, aforementioned MOTs, sundry expired tax discs etc), current MOT certificate valid until February 27th 2007 and road tax until December 31st 2006.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is a Cabriolet and not convertible as stated in the catalogue.
 

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Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 22nd Nov, 2006

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