2015-05-28 08:38:56 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/15
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2015-06-06/cars/ref-159-jaguar-xj12-%28grey% ...

Sellers description:
205 - 1986 Jaguar XJ12, Series III Vanden Plas
Registration D931 ELL
Chassis Number SAJBN1047HC467768
Engine Number 7PS6941SA
Odometer reading 8,765 miles
Estimate No Reserve

This fabulous example was originally was ordered by Mr. Joseph Sikorski (of Helicopter fame) through Jaguar/Saab dealer, Cooke Motors, Calgary, British Columbia. Enclosed is the original supplying dealer invoice of CAN$56,000. Optional extras included heated seats, radar detector, body mouldings, Jaguar floor mats and a large leaping Jaguar mascot. The body colour is Tungsten Grey with Saville Grey leather interior throughout. Sikorski then relocated himself and his family to England however the attachment to the car was so strong, he had it air-freighted as well. It was delivered to HR Owen in 1998 at 69,856km where, as per type approval, a new speedometer head and necessary other conversions were completed. Paperwork exists to back up the original mileage of 43,406 combined with the more current 8,765 to total just 52,171.

The car was then sold Mr. W. Howell in November 2005 with 5,212m recorded and has very little use since although the MoT test history was kept up to date with a total use of just over 3,500m in the past ten years, during which time, it was stored in a dehumidified garage. It has recently undergone a total brake replacement (with calliper overhaul) including new front and rear discs and pads, rear inner discs, a major service with all oils, filters, plugs, the ignition system replacement with new HT leads, coils and distributor caps, fuel pump replacement and front suspension top mounts as well as a new battery. It will be supplied with a current V5C, a new MoT test certificate as well as a Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Certificate-all detailed in 40 page presentation folder. 

2016-07-01 03:32:04 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 7/16
www.barons-auctions.com/auction_details.php

Auction description:
Model: XJ12 series 3 Vanden Plas
First Registered: 1986
Registration No:D931 ELL
Mileometer:53000
Chassis No:SAJBN1047HC467768
MOT:March 2017
Colour:Tungsten Grey Metallic

Otherwise same as above.

2018-01-28 16:57:48 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 2/18
www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/436/

Auction descirption:
Lot 436
Jaguar XJ12 Série 3 Vanden Plas Berline 1987
€ 10,000 - 15,000
US$ 12,000 - 19,000
To be sold without reserve
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
8 Feb 2018, 14:00 CET
Chassis no. SAJBN1047HC467768

•Rare top-of-the range sports saloon
•One of only 613 made
•Delivered new to Canada
•Automatic transmission
•Registered in the UK

This left-hand drive Jaguar XJ12 Series 3 Vanden Plas was supplied new by Jaguar dealers Cooke Motors Ltd of Calgary, Canada to Mr Joseph Sikorski. One of only 613 examples produced, it was imported into the UK and registered there in 1998 as 'D931 ELL'; the Jaguar was delivered to HR Owen, who converted it for use on UK roads and serviced the car a year later. Part of this work included changing the speedometer. Documents show the mileage at that time as 43,406, which combined with the current reading of 9,058 miles reflects a correct and genuine mileage of 52,464. Sold by a Mr Trevor Sikorski in 2005 to a London resident, the car has seen little use since.

Finished in Tungsten Grey with Saville Grey leather interior, this XJ12 remains in truly wonderful condition. It benefits from a recent major overhaul of the brake system, including new front and rear discs and pads, plus a major service; all oils, filters, spark plugs, HT leads, ignition coils, distributor cap, fuel pump, and front suspension top mounts were replaced, and a new battery fitted. Both the sunroof and air conditioning system are in working order.
A very fine unmolested example that drives beautifully, the car is supplied with large history file containing numerous bills for servicing and maintenance work both in Canada and the UK. It also comes complete with all the factory handbooks, service book, jack, and tool kit.