2026-09-14 16:13:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-jaguar-xj-sc-36-manual-4BvN14

1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6 Manual

Colour Grey

Odometer75,308 Miles

Engine size 3600cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Town Hillsborough

County Lisburn and Castlereagh

Country United Kingdom

Rare Jaguar XJ-SC with removable Targa-style roof panels 

Powered by the 3.6-litre straight-six AJ6 engine paired with a manual gearbox 

Acquired by the seller’s late father more than 25 years ago 

MOT-exempt 

This 1985 example is fitted with the 3.6-litre straight-six engine and manual gearbox, a combination that gives it a more involving character than many XJ-S models. Finished in an understated all-grey colour scheme, it has the elegant, slightly unconventional presence that defines the model, while the Targa-style roof arrangement adds a further layer of interest. 

Purchased by the seller’s late father more than 25 years ago, the car now comes to market with a pleasing element of long-term family history. It would benefit from some cosmetic improvement, and the seller notes a few electrical issues requiring attention, but the fundamentals are appealing: rare XJ-SC bodywork, manual transmission, six-cylinder power and a handsome specification. It should suit an enthusiast looking for an uncommon classic Jaguar to improve and enjoy. 

Country of registration: United Kingdom 

Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt 

Technical specs: 3.6-litre straight-six, five-speed manual gearbox 

Paperwork: private registration ‘B7 MJA’ not included 

Grey paintwork over a grey leather-trimmed interior with wood veneer inlays 

15-inch alloy wheels 

Equipment includes a rear luggage shelf, trip computer and radio-cassette player 

Previously owned by the seller’s late father, who purchased the car more than 25 years ago 

Seller reports service history up to 2021 

Perishing visible on the tyres 

Light wear to the driver’s seat bolster and gear knob 

Some mould or mildew visible on the roof lining 

Hazing and chipping visible to the bonnet paintwork 

Corrosion noted on the radiator grille, inside the arches and along the side sills 

Indentation visible on the rear bumper 

Windscreen wipers, petrol gauge, speedometer, and electric aerial are non-functional 

Replacement odometer fitted from a V12; original odometer also supplied and reported to show the correct mileage of 39,950 miles