2011-11-28 10:13:07 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/29/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Jaguar-XJ5-3C-XJ12C-European-model-small-block-engi ...
Opening bid $4,500, no reserve, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1977 Jaguar 5.3 XJC (XJ12C). I have owned this car or a few months and it is currently registered with the title in my name. I will give you as much detail as I know about this car.

General
I believe this car was originally a fuel-injected V-12 car delivered in Europe, hence the chrome bumpers and bonnet- pull located on the right side and the 7 inch H1 lights.

The car was delivered without air-conditioning and with vinyl seats. I am unsure if the seats are original as leather was only available in North American. The seats and carpets are in good shape. It will need a headliner. The car has a sunroof which appears to be sealed.

Drivetrain, Electrical System, Brakes, Steering and Suspension

The car is easy to drive and has good power though its not scary fast. It is very beautiful and I usually get complimented on it every time I drive it. However, I will consider this as a project car as it has little items that need addressing which will require work by the new owner.

The V-12 has been replaced by a mid-80s GM V8 with a mid-70's 4 barrel Quadrajet carburetor. The transmission currently in the car is a GM TH700R4 4 speed automatic. The radiator appears to be stock with a custom electric fan and shrouds.

The brakes work very well with a recently rebuilt rebuilt master cylinder and rear calipers and new pads were put in all four corners at the same time.

The alternator was replaced with a rebuilt GM alternator with additional amps. The battery is a Sears Diehard. The starter button has been relocated to the console where the cigarette lighter would have been.

The power steering works well and the rack seals were replaced recently by the previous owner. The shocks are old and could stand to be replaced. The engine is strong running and though it has plenty of power it is not a very fast motor. It does leak a tiny bit of oil out of the valve covers.

It's also sometimes hard to start as the choke cable sticks a little. It has however never failed to start.

Fuel System
The XJ's have two 10 gallon fuel tanks; one on the left and one on the right. In this car, only the right side (passenger side) tank is operable and connected to the drivetrain. I have no idea what shape the left side is in, I was told not to use it.

Exterior
Paint and Body:
Overall, the body is very straight and the paint is good; going towards fair in some areas. There are some chips. Under the vinyl top, there appears to be rust bubbling up but it has not gone completely through. There is no headliner as the car has a sunroof (aftermarket) which leaked and damaged it.

There is also some minor bubbling along the body seam between the lower edge of the doors and the rocker panel. There was some rust on the drivers side floor board which I had repaired.

Chrome and Trim:
All chrome and trim is present and is in good to excellent condition. The car has the optional chrome wheels. One piece of trim is missing, that is the "Fuel Injection" trim - - a piece about 3 ½ " long that goes beneath the "Jaguar" trim on the driver's side boot deck between the left taillight and the license plate.

Glass:
The windscreen has a crack about 6" long running vertically adjacent to the passenger's side front roof pillar. All other glass is in good shape. I have checked prices online by searching websites that offer instant quotes or auto glass and the installed price for a replacement is around $200. I cannot give you the link as ebay no longer allows link but if you search online for instant quote auto glass, you should be able to confirm this. All other glass is in good shape.

Interior:
Overall, the interior is complete and in good shape with the exception of the headliner which is not the original and has fallen in due to the leaking of the sunroof. The front seat covers, kick panels and door panels are in good shape, with all trim. The rear seat has one busted seam, otherwise its holding together nicely.

The carpet is complete and in good shape. The dash pad is complete but has two cracks that are not all that noticeable. The wooden dash is in fair condition, with some chipping. The glove box and console are functional .

Tires:
Tires are brand new and in excellent shape.

2012-01-09 10:48:10 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/9/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Jaguar-XJ5-3C-XJ12C-European-model-small-block-engi ...
Opening bid $4,700, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $4,500 after 1 bid.

2012-01-16 11:17:33 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/16/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Jaguar-XJ5-3C-XJ12C-European-model-small-block-engi ...
Opening bid $4,500, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2012-02-27 11:13:25 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/27/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Jaguar-XJ5-3C-XJ12C-European-model-small-block-engi ...
Opening bid $5,500, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.