1976 Jaguar XJ

COUPE Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

UG2G51074

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is an extremely rare Jaguar XJ12C, one of less than 2,000 built. The XJC was the last project that Sir William Lyons directly supervised and was based on the short wheelbase XJ, which made it the lightest of all the XJ'S. This Jaguar coupe has spent its life in California and is in rust free condition. The body is in very good condition with only one dent that is behind the drivers door where the rear door would be if it had one (see photo) The paint is more than 10 years old but is in very good condition still being very glossy with no orange peel and just a few minor surface scratches. The tail lights, outside mirrors and grille have been upgraded to XJ series 3 specifications. The interior has been refurbished with a new cloth headliner, carpet, door panels and vinyl seats. The burled walnut dash and switch plates have been renewed also and are in excellent condition. The Jaguar V12 engine and transmission were replaced with a small block Chevrolet engine and a turbo 350 3speed automatic transmission. This engine swap has not been certified by the California clean air resource board so the car is not currently registered for use in California. It is missing some smog equipment such as the catalytic converters and EGR valve, therefore we are unable to sell it for use in California. Other states should not be a problem. The car runs and drives well but does have a few issues, these being a non functioning speedo (all other gauges work) The left gas tank does not work(bad fuel pump ?) The A/C belt is removed but the compressor is not seized and the climate controls inside work . The interior dome lights do not work. There is a seal/trim piece missing between the drivers side front and rear window. The knobs to release the front seatbacks are missing. I am selling this car for a Friend who is overwhelmed with the job of smogging it in California. I am a Jaguar mechanic and I think it could cost him up $2,000 to smog it in California. For somebody residing outside of California I believe this car is a great bargain as it can be used as is and would take little to make it great. I personally own 5 Jaguars and if I did not already have an XJ6C I would be buying this and working through the California smog issues with it. Please e-mail or call (Simon-559 349 3109) with any questions before bidding. Winning bidder to pay for item within 7 days of end of auction or item will be relisted. If payment is via personal check, item will be shipped once check has cleared the bank. Good luck bidding! On Mar-08-12 at 10:29:14 PST, seller added the following information: