1977 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2
No Reserve – Entered from the Alyth Collection

Registration No: PWB 98R
Chassis No: 2J 2498 DN
MOT: Exempt

• Entered from the Alyth Collection, a collection of motor cars kept in storage in Scotland for over 30 years
• A worthwhile project
• A desirably specified Manual-Overdrive transmission

Jaguar's original XJ Saloon (retrospectively dubbed the Series I) and its Daimler counterparts were introduced in 1968 and were the last models to have the personal input of Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons. The striking two-door pillarless Coupé derivative was first shown five years later, at the 1973 London Motor Show. Production was heavily delayed, however, and did not get fully underway until 1975. The newcomer was based on the short-wheelbase Saloon and featured suitably lengthened versions of the standard car's doors. There were two engine options: a 4.2-litre version of the ubiquitous DOHC XK unit, and the 5.3-litre V12. The smaller-engined version came with the choice of a manual or automatic gearbox. The silky-smooth suspension was independent all round, braking by discs at each corner, and steering by rack and pinion. A total of 10,426 Jaguar and Daimler Coupés were produced before production ceased in 1978. Some 8,214 were furnished with the 4.2-litre engine.

Now looking a little the worse for wear after almost forty years off the road, this slightly faded XJ-C has the potential to once more be a proud and handsome machine. Registered new in February, 1977, it was only in use for twelve years before it was taken off the road in February, 1989. A few months later, it entered the Alyth Collection of predominantly Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The odometer shows 92,960 miles, which is by no means excessive and offers an optimistic forecast for the restoration, as we would not expect to find much in the way of mechanical wear. The interior itself shows little evidence of use and, while there’s a little age-related patina and a lot of age-related dust, it should only require a bit of elbow grease to return the upholstery to a condition more befitting an upmarket classic Coupé. As will be seen upon inspection, some of the body panels may require more extensive work or, indeed, replacement. All things considered, this rare XJ-C should make for an achievable and very worthwhile restoration project.

This lot is supplied without paperwork.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430