2013-12-14 10:11:13 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/14/13
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ-XJ12C-1976-jaguar-xj-12-c-coupe-v-12-5-speed-stunning ...
Current bid $5,355 reserve not met, 6 bids 8 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Beautifully restored and heavily upgraded 1976 Jaguar XJ12c Coupe for sale. Car purchased new in California. Meticulously restored by Jaguar specialist, David Ferguson of Images Auto Body in Campbell, California in 2006, 23k miles ago. Refinished in beautiful British Racing Green throughout. The engine, glass, trim and interior were removed for paint. The body is smooth as glass and the paintwork top-notch on an already clean, straight body. Some nice touches were added such as converting the bumpers to European specifications and lowering the front end 2-inches giving it a great stance and tighter handling.

The interior was restored with new headliner, carpeting and rear leather shelf. The wood was replaced and finished to the highest level and has a brilliant, smooth, glassy finish. The front seats were just treated to new leather. All new rubber was installed at the time of reassembly so the car seals up nice and tight keeping the weather out.

Mechanical restoration was handled by the well renowned Delongs Automotive, known for their comprehensive knowledge of classic British cars. The factory V12 engine was completely rebuilt. A Tremec 5-speed manual transmission was installed using a Kiesler Engineering conversion kit with a custom pedal box, cross member and 2 piece drive-shaft. The shifting is nothing short of amazing and transforms the driving experience of this amazing V12 coupe, making it anything but timid. The car starts; runs and drives wonderfully, fully functioning and ready to go. This lovely XJ12c has traveled only 23k miles since her over-the-top $80,000 restoration and is looking for that special new owner that will continue to love and enjoy as her current owner has for all these years. Comes with over $80,000 in receipts and documentation.

2014-04-11 10:59:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/11/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-Coupe-1976-Jaguar-XJ12C-Coupe-V12-5-Speed-Tremec-C ...
Current bid $5,600 reserve not met, 9 bids 9 days left in auction. Same seller same photos.

Previous auction ended at $20,088 after 20 bids.

2015-01-14 21:31:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction in France 2/15
www.artcurial.com/en/asp/fullCatalogue.asp

Auction description:
Sale: 2651
Location: Rétromobile Hall 2.1, Paris
Date: 6 Feb 2015 14:00
Lot 195
1976 Jaguar XJC V12
No reserve
US title
EU customs cleared
Châssis n° UG 2 G50759BU
Moteur n° 7P 28058LB
- Classic and elegant coupé
- 77000 € restoration invoices
- Rare 5-speed manual gearbox
- No reserve

According to the certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust, this XJC V12 coupé left the production line on 8 December 1975 and was delivered to New York. It was the subject of a very thorough restoration in the US between 2007 and 2011, when it was taken apart and completely rebuilt to the highest standards for a total cost of €87,000. The engine was rebuilt, including the camshafts, with re-bored cylinders, new pistons, valves, valve seats and guides, for a sum of close to €10,000. A 5-speed manual gearbox was fitted with reinforced clutch. The differential and front axle were refurbished as well as the brakes and the radiator water flow that was enlarged. All engine components were refurbished or changed as was the wiring and the instruments on the dashboard. The body was stripped and repainted in British Racing Green while the " Biscuit " interior, carpets and wood trim were renewed. The seals and the chrome work are new and a file of invoices comes with the car. It is rare to find one of these elegant XJC V12 models that has been restored from top to bottom, for just a fraction of the cost of the work carried out. This car, one of just 603 examples built, has covered just 18,000km since being restored.