2025-12-05 15:16:02 | pauls writes:

Car offered at 12/25

www.carandclassic.com/make-an-offer/1985-jaguar-xj-s-c-targa-8bR1G8

Auction description:

1985 Jaguar XJ-S-C Targa

ColourWhite

Odometer130,556 Kilometres

Engine size 3600cc

Seller Type Private

Town Pernes-les-Fontaines

Country France

Rare XJ-S-C offering three configurations: convertible, Targa, or coupé

Comprehensive mechanical upgrades, including sport exhaust, adjustable gas shocks, and rear stabiliser bar

Maintained to high standards with recent clutch, electronic injectors, and polyurethane bushings

Presents in very good condition with factory hardtop included

Registered in France with a valid Contrôle Technique until May 2028

First registered in 1985 and currently with its third registered keeper, who has owned the car for ten years

The serial numbers are reported to match

Strict maintenance schedule followed according to the vendor

July 19, 2012: Maintenance completed, including discs, pads, and shock absorber replacement

Always kept in a garage, we are told

130,556 km indicated

The car comes with a complete factory tool kit and that a factory hard top can be supplied as an extra as well as the original 15" alloy wheels

The Condition

Reportedly original paint presents well

Recent Michelin CrossClimate tyres on 16" aluminium wheels

Interior convertible lining is marked and has some tears

Wood-imitation panel installed on transmission tunnel

Dedicated bag for the two half-roofs

Functional radio and electric antenna

Convertible top appears in good condition

Please note that it is the lining of the soft top that is marked with a few snags

Transparent rear window in very good condition, without cracks or folds

Factory hardtop available

Car can be configured as convertible, Targa, or coupe

The Mechanics

3.6-litre DOHC straight-six engine

Five-speed manual transmission

New battery

Valve adjustment done with head gasket replacement ten years ago

New electronic injector units were installed a few years ago

Recent adjustable gas shock absorbers

Rear stabiliser bar added with new rear tie rods and seals

Complete clutch assembly recently replaced

All oil seals have been recently replaced

All bushings replaced with polyurethane

New stainless steel sport exhaust system (+15-20 HP)

Front and rear wheel hub bearings are in good condition and adjusted

Features a limited-slip Jaguar differential (not Dana as in later models)

The electronic control units for the injection system are new and recent

The rear stabiliser bar is mounted on two new special tie rods with new silent blocks, providing exceptional road holding

Gas shocks, rear stabiliser bar, 16" wheels with Michelin tyres

New polyurethane gear shift linkage bushings

Asking price €22,000