1986 Jaguar XJ Series III

1973 Jaguar XJ Description

1986 Jaguar XJ Series III

This meticulously built 1986 Jaguar is available and features a GM small block motor. The good care that this Jag has benefited from is shown by the immaculate exterior, the pristine engine compartment and near perfect interior with burl wood dash and inserts. The body is perfectly straight with uniform panel gaps. Mechanically the drive line is sound from the engine onward including an LT4, 350 cubic inch V8 engine, 6-speed T56 transmission and classic Jaguar final drive. Disk brakes bring the car to a safe stop and quickly.

All bezels and trim are in excellent condition. Inspection will show that all instruments work (speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, volt meter, odometer, fuel level [for each tank separately], coolant temperature - VDO). The after market wheels are fitted with new tires. This sedan was subject to a restorod construction complete with drive line replacement with Corvette components. This car is very rare in the world of Corvette-Jaguar conversions. The resulting vehicle is very fast, solid, safe and roadworthy. At 100 mi/hr the engine turns at approximately 2100 rpm in top gear. The car is a 1986 XJ6 body with a 1973 Jaguar XJ12 chassis and VIN number. .

The following summarizes the technical specifications for this Jaguar.

Specifications

Engine

LT4, 350 cubic inch, aluminum heads, high performance GM small block motor eight-cylinder, water cooled Corvette factory cam and intake manifold 8-port fuel injection, reprogrammed chassis dyno test shows approximately 290 HP at the rear wheels Ed Hanson exhaust system (sound is perfect for such a vehicle)

Gearbox and running gear, chassis

six speed manual transmission T56 all new tires, less than 1000 miles aftermarket ADR wheels four-wheel disk brakes stock independent rear suspension with inboard disk brakes Recent work new hvac controller and lines a/c hoses, ducts and outlets new or reconditioned heating system rebuilt including control and valves R134a recharge, blows cold Interstate battery power door locks air horns, compressor and whole car kill switch VIN: UD1P51548BW

Sale is FOB Longmont, CO. This car is being sold at no reserve. The buyer must have an acceptable EBay record.

Payment - A non-refundable deposit, i.e., the commitment to purchase, of $1000 (may use Paypal) is due within 24 hours of the auction close and the balance within 7 days of the auction end. Payment will be cash or bank wire transfer only. Buyer is responsible for all financing arrangements. Seller will not assist with financing. All title and paperwork will be completed by owner within 72 hours of receipt of full cash/bank wire transfer or of shipment of car. Costs associated with courier shipment of documents will be responsibility of the buyer. Sale is final. This auction may be terminated early for local sale.

Shipping - Buyer will arrange and pay for all shipping costs. Seller will assist in the coordination of transport pickup. The car is to be picked up at Longmont, CO within 15 days of auction close. Storage charges will be made after 15 days at the rate of $100 per day unless prior arrangements are made.

Warranty - All vehicles are sold on an "as is" basis. No warranty is expressed or implied. Some vehicle information may be unintentionally missing or inaccurate. The vehicle description may contain statements of opinion that should not be relied upon as facts. Before concluding a purchase, the buyer is advised to have a vehicle data check carried out in order to provide details of the vehicle's history. The pictured odometer reading represents the current reading.