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- The September Classic Car Sale 2022
- 1976 Jaguar XJ-S Pre-HE 5.3-Litre V12 Coupé
1976 Jaguar XJ-S Pre-HE 5.3-Litre V12 Coupé
Lot Number 846
1976 Jaguar XJ-S Pre-HE 5.3-Litre V12 Coupé
46 years old with no former keepers on the V5C, this remarkable early XJ-S is an exciting find.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £8,775
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Signal Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
RCX 393P -
ODOMETER READING
33816 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
SUMMARY
46 years old with no former keepers on the V5C, this remarkable early XJ-S is an exciting find.
DESCRIPTION
- Dating from 1976, the first full year of XJ-S production
- UK-supplied, right-hand drive example with the automatic gearbox
- Finished in Signal Red over a tidy black leather interior. Original Radiomobile radio
- Recently emerged from long term storage and showing just 33,816 miles on the odometer
- Some light mechanical works to ensure that the car runs, reconditioned fuel injectors, compression check etc., however, a replacement fuel tank will be necessary
- At No Reserve, this really is a rare opportunity to acquire an early low mileage example showing zero former keepers on the V5
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 846
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XJ-S PRE HE 5.3-LITRE COUPÉ
- Registration Number
- RCX 393P
- Chassis Number
- 2W1477BW
- Engine Number
- 8S.3739-SA
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Signal Red
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACT
SEE IT IN ACTION
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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
54 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
The car requires body work - all door bottoms and wings are rusty and the sills require replacement
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The care retains all of its original interior which with a clean will be a pleasant place to be
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The engine has had over £2,0000 spent in the last 18 months to get the vehicle running, It had been stored for many years and was not running when the vendor purchased the car. The work was undertaken by Jaguar Specialists Smallman Hall Classic cars in the Midlands and receipts are available to vouch the work, The car starts, runs and stops and the gear box works as it should
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
The suspension on the car will need attention before it is used on the road
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All the electrics have not been checked but most gauges etc are working
Vehicle History
Remarks
The car was purchased by Dr J.T.H Pick of Barnsely in 1976. Dr Pick traded in his e-type jaguar to buy the XJS. It is believed to be one of the first XJS to be sold by Appleyard of Barnsley. The original purchase invoice (dated 6th April 1976),the vehicle handbook, passport to service and service book are all present. Invoices for all services up until the car was laid up are present, although Dr Pick did not have the service book stamped. In the late 1980's the car developed a mechanical problem, reported to have been with the water pump at around 33,800 miles and was parked up in Dr Pick's garage in Barnsley. The last invoice in the records is dated 6th July 1988 when the care underwent a 3000 mile service and an MOT test. After the water pump problem developed, it is believed that the car then remained in Dr Pick's garage until around 2015 when Dr Pick (now deceased) sold it to a dealer who then sold it to an XJS specialist. After holding onto the car for a period and eventually realising that he would not get around to restoring it due to too many other projects, he sold the car on eBay. The present vendor purchased the car from that Ebay purchaser. Mindful of the fact that this car is a one owner XJS, which is an extremely rare beast, the owners since Dr Pick have not registered the vehicle in their name. Therefore, Dr Pick's name remains on the old style V5 document and the car is a true one owner vehicle. A Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Certificate comes with the car, which now shows a recorded mileage of 33,816, believed to be correct and supported by the service history and MOTs
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- CONSIGNOR
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 26th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
