2022-10-22 09:54:20 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/22
www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa081-lot-19364-1978-jaguar-xj-5-3c-v12-coupe-curren ...

Auction description:
The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2022
Lot Number: 615
1978 Jaguar XJ 5.3C V12 Coupé - The Property of Harry Metcalfe

Harry Metcalfe would like us to find a home for his XJ 5.3C, mechanically good but in need of a little TLC.

The XJ 5.3C in question here has formed part of the well-known Private Collection of Silverstone Auctions' great friend, Harry Metcalfe, since 2014. It’s a rare 1978 right-hand drive, automatic transmission example which Harry purchased originally with the intention of restoring it but then spotted the manual XJ-C that he’s recently restored instead (as you’ll see on his famous YouTube channel). Consequently, this rare coupé is now surplus to requirements.

Before Harry bought it, the previous owner commissioned a substantial amount of work to the mechanical aspects of the car by Alan Lloyd Motors, investing over £10,000 at the time, all detailed in the accompanying history file. This classic Jaguar offers lots of potential but the bodywork does need a little TLC and consequently, we encourage all interested parties to come to the NEC and satisfy themselves as to what might need to be done.

Excitingly, this rare Jaguar is to be offered for sale at No Reserve allowing it to find its own level. This is an excellent opportunity to either use and enjoy this elegant seventies V12 Coupé as it is, or further invest in bodywork and cosmetics to take it to the next level.