2013-08-29 14:26:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/13
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Auction description:
London
08 - 09 September 2013
From the Maat Collection
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Lot 212
1976 Jaguar XJ12C Series II 5.3 Drophead Coupé
To be auctioned on Monday, September 9, 2013
Without Reserve
£9,000 - £12,000

Chassis no. 2G/1085BW

Although the factory never produced a drophead coupé, a very few XJ12 coupés were modified into dropheads by Lynx Cars and Avon. The coupé used Jaguar's short-wheelbase chassis and it had larger front doors and a different roofline than the saloon, resulting in the coupé being the platform of choice for the drophead conversions. The new open top enhanced the desirability of the car, and it made for a lovely grand touring experience, as the car was still able to carry four people and their luggage in comfort.

The car presented here is a right-hand drive example that is finished with silver paintwork and red leather trim. It is one of the rare drophead-converted versions of Jaguar's XJ12 Coupé. In 1976, just 663 cars were produced, making this a very rare example of an already rare car. The car is largely original and has clearly been enjoyed over the years, which is evidenced by its odometer reading over 63,000 miles. This car begs to be driven and will no doubt be enjoyed as a warm-weather driver by its next owner.

2014-07-31 14:54:22 | pauls writes:

Lot 212, Sold for £3,360