2022-06-24 09:14:47 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/make-an-offer/1984-jaguar-xjs-c-36-manual-gOYDB4

Seller's description:

1984 Jaguar XJS-C 3.6 Manual

Colour Grey

Odometer 102,917 Miles

Engine size 3590

Town Shoeburyness

Listing DetailsSeller Type Trade

Location Essex

Country United Kingdom

Comprehensively restored at a cost of almost £40,000

Dry stored since, fewer than 10 miles covered

Beautiful condition

Registered 4 June 1984

Owned by the last owner’s father from nearly new

Inherited by the last owner in 2005 and used sparingly

MOT failure in 2017 led to a comprehensive restoration

Carried out by marque specialist Winspeed Motorsport, the process included a full body restoration, respray and the fabrication of a new targa roof and rear soft top and engine overhaul

Invoices for almost £40k

Car put into storage following restoration and fewer than 10 miles covered since

MOT expires 9 May 2023

Personal plate included

V5 present

The Interior

Grey leather

Nice wood veneer

Lovely condition overall

Slide behind the wheel of this XJS and the most immediately noticeable feature is the manual gear lever. A rare and welcome presence, it sets this apart as the kind of Jaguar that welcomes keen drivers. That aside, it’s Jaguar as usual with leather and wood aplenty, though the SC does without the rear seats and replaces them with some useful storage space.

The grey leather is showing a nice patina that is consistent with the car’s age and mileage while the carpets present very well and the dashboard, and in particular the wood veneer, is in very good order. 

The radio looks to be original with a Jaguar logo on the cassette player but, although the aerial operates correctly, there’s currently no sound coming from the speakers. Otherwise, the switchgear on the dash all functions as it should save for the mileometer which isn’t currently operational, though the MOT history supports the mileage currently showing and there are a number of specialists who can repair it.

Back in the boot, it’s all neat and tidy and there is a full size spare wheel.

The Exterior 

Slate Grey metallic paintwork

Refurbished wheels

Replacement targa panels and soft top

With the bodywork and refurbished wheels largely untroubled by road miles since its restoration, the car looks lovely in understated Slate Grey metallic. Roof up or down, it manages to retain much of the elegance of the fixed head coupe and presents very well indeed.

The roof operates just as intended, as well it should, having been painstakingly fabricated as part of the restoration process at a cost of over £6,000.

The paintwork is described by the vendor as ‘superb’ and the underside provoked amazement from the MOT tester at its recent examination for its clean condition. The tyres all have good tread and the chrome is all good too. Externally, there’s nothing to do.

The Mechanics 

3.6 litre straight six

Five speed manual gearbox

Fresh MOT with no advisories

The engine received an overhaul at the time of the restoration and under the bonnet remains very original with no leaks to report. It starts on the button and idles smoothly.

The car is said to drive exactly as it should, with powerful acceleration and no smoke or rattles. It also reportedly brakes well and the gearbox shifts with no complaints.

The rare manual ‘box makes this a more focused car than your average XJ-S but the familiar cosseting Jaguar ride is present and correct.

2022-09-28 09:13:50 | pauls writes:

Car returning to auction 10/22

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Auction description:

Lot 5

1984 JAGUAR XJ-S 3.6 CABRIOLET

Estimate £12000 - £14000

Registration Number: JAZ 1762

Chassis Number: SAJJNACC7CC114172

Recorded Mileage: 103,000 miles

- £40,000 professional restoration

- Desirable straight six / manual gearbox specification

- Single family ownership for c.30 years  

The XJ-S Cabriolet's production was entrusted to outside specialist contractors, with bodyshells being transported back and forth across the Midlands before returning to the Brown's Lane factory prior to final despatch.

First delivered in June 1984, this nicely restored example was inherited by the last keeper from his father, who himself had owned the car since 1989. Sentimentality rather commerciality steered the decision to commission a cosmetic restoration, entrusted to specialist Winspeed of Guildford, who stripped and restored the coachwork and associated targa roof arrangement, at a cost approaching £40,000. During the process the engine was also overhauled, and then the car dry-stored with only a handful of further miles being completed.

Interestingly this car is fitted with Jaguar’s 3.6 litre straight six engine and 5-speed manual gearbox, a sporty specification which has recently become more popular with enthusiasts. The XJ-S is stylishly finished in Slate Grey with a matching grey leather interior and refurbished alloy wheels. The targa roof operates just as intended, having been painstakingly fabricated as part of the restoration process. The paintwork is super, as is the condition of the underside, whilst the engine bay is clean with no signs of leaks. The XJ-S is said to drive well with strong acceleration, good brakes, a comfortable ride and smooth gear shifting.

The Jaguar XJS-C is a rare car in this specification, and this attractive example will we are sure make the ideal companion for longer drives in the summer months. The XJ-S is supplied with a history file, UK V5C and both current and older MoT certificates.

2022-11-29 11:04:10 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1984-jaguar-xjs-c-36-manual-n9J6O4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Auction description same as 2022-06-24 auction above.

1984 Jaguar Model XJS-C 3.6 Manual

Colour Grey

Odometer 102,917 Miles

Engine size 3590

Town Shoeburyness

Auction DetailsSeller Type Trade

Location Essex

Country United Kingdom

Comprehensively restored at a cost of almost £40,000

Dry stored since, fewer than 10 miles covered