How rare is this Jaguar Coupe?
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Just seen this for sale, and it looks great in the pictures. How rare are these?
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/rare...
I'm after a series 3 XJ if anybody knows of a good one for sale
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/rare...
I'm after a series 3 XJ if anybody knows of a good one for sale
As far as I can tell, there were just over 6,500 Jaguar XJ6 coupés built, compared with nearly 70,000 XJ6 series 2, 4.2 saloons. If it was an XJ5.3C then it would be one of around 1,800. No idea how many have survived.
BTW you won't find a series 3 XJ coupé, Jaguar dropped the two-door before the series 3 came along.
BTW you won't find a series 3 XJ coupé, Jaguar dropped the two-door before the series 3 came along.
from wikipedia
XJ Coupé
XJ-Coupé '75 Jaguar XJ6 (Auto classique Pointe-Claire '11).JPG
Also called XJ-C, XJ6-C, XJ12-C,
Daimler Sovereign Coupé
Daimler Double-Six Coupé
Production 1975–1978
10,487 produced
Assembly Coventry, England
Body style 2-door coupe[9]
Engine 4.2 L XK I6
5.3 L Jaguar V12 engine
Wheelbase 108.75 in (2,762 mm)
Length 190.75 in (4,845 mm)
Width 69.75 in (1,772 mm)
Height 54.125 in (1,375 mm)
Kerb weight 4,050 lb (1,837 kg)
A 9,378-car run of two-door XJ coupés with a pillarless hardtop body called the XJ-C was built between 1975 and 1978. The car was actually launched at the London Motor Show in October 1973,[12] but it subsequently became clear that it was not ready for production[citation needed], and the economic troubles unfolding in the western world at this time seem to have reduced further any sense of urgency about producing and selling the cars[citation needed]: it was reported[where?] that problems with window sealing delayed production. XJ coupés finally started to emerge from Jaguar show-rooms only some two years later[citation needed]. The coupé was based on the short-wheelbase version of the XJ. The coupé's elongated doors were made out of a lengthened standard XJ front door (the weld seams are clearly visible under the interior panels where two front door shells were grafted together with a single outer skin)[citation needed]. A few XJ-Cs were modified by Lynx Cars and Avon into convertibles with a retractable canvas top, but this was not a factory product. Lynx conversions (16 in total) did benefit of powered tops. Both six and twelve-cylinder models were offered, 6,505 of the former and 1,873 of the latter. Even with the delay, these cars suffered from water leaks and wind noise[citation needed]. The delayed introduction, the labour-intensive work required by the modified saloon body, the higher price than the four-door car, and the early demise promulgated by the new XJ-S, all ensured a small production run[citation needed].
All coupes came with a vinyl roof as standard. Since the coupe lacked B-pillars, the roof flexed enough that the paint used by Jaguar at the time would develop cracks[citation needed]. More modern paints do not suffer such problems, so whenever a coupe is repainted it is viable to remove the vinyl[citation needed]. Today many XJ-Cs no longer have their vinyl roof, also removing the threat of roof rust. Some owners also modified their XJ-C by changing to Series III bumpers.[13] This lifted the front indicators from under the bumper and provided built in rear fog lights.
A small number of Daimler versions of the XJ-C were made. One prototype Daimler Vanden Plas version XJ-C was also made, however this version never went into production[citation needed].
Production Count [14]
Model \ Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
4.2l Coupe 2 1 2925 1746 1776 37
5.3l Coupe - 11 821 663 329 31
Daimler Sovereige - - 471 587 613 6
Daimler Double - 1 76 149 159 22
Total 2 13 4293 3145 2877 96
Grand total = 10,426
Have a look at www.howmanyleft.co.uk for current survivors
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/jaguar_xj6_c
XJ Coupé
XJ-Coupé '75 Jaguar XJ6 (Auto classique Pointe-Claire '11).JPG
Also called XJ-C, XJ6-C, XJ12-C,
Daimler Sovereign Coupé
Daimler Double-Six Coupé
Production 1975–1978
10,487 produced
Assembly Coventry, England
Body style 2-door coupe[9]
Engine 4.2 L XK I6
5.3 L Jaguar V12 engine
Wheelbase 108.75 in (2,762 mm)
Length 190.75 in (4,845 mm)
Width 69.75 in (1,772 mm)
Height 54.125 in (1,375 mm)
Kerb weight 4,050 lb (1,837 kg)
A 9,378-car run of two-door XJ coupés with a pillarless hardtop body called the XJ-C was built between 1975 and 1978. The car was actually launched at the London Motor Show in October 1973,[12] but it subsequently became clear that it was not ready for production[citation needed], and the economic troubles unfolding in the western world at this time seem to have reduced further any sense of urgency about producing and selling the cars[citation needed]: it was reported[where?] that problems with window sealing delayed production. XJ coupés finally started to emerge from Jaguar show-rooms only some two years later[citation needed]. The coupé was based on the short-wheelbase version of the XJ. The coupé's elongated doors were made out of a lengthened standard XJ front door (the weld seams are clearly visible under the interior panels where two front door shells were grafted together with a single outer skin)[citation needed]. A few XJ-Cs were modified by Lynx Cars and Avon into convertibles with a retractable canvas top, but this was not a factory product. Lynx conversions (16 in total) did benefit of powered tops. Both six and twelve-cylinder models were offered, 6,505 of the former and 1,873 of the latter. Even with the delay, these cars suffered from water leaks and wind noise[citation needed]. The delayed introduction, the labour-intensive work required by the modified saloon body, the higher price than the four-door car, and the early demise promulgated by the new XJ-S, all ensured a small production run[citation needed].
All coupes came with a vinyl roof as standard. Since the coupe lacked B-pillars, the roof flexed enough that the paint used by Jaguar at the time would develop cracks[citation needed]. More modern paints do not suffer such problems, so whenever a coupe is repainted it is viable to remove the vinyl[citation needed]. Today many XJ-Cs no longer have their vinyl roof, also removing the threat of roof rust. Some owners also modified their XJ-C by changing to Series III bumpers.[13] This lifted the front indicators from under the bumper and provided built in rear fog lights.
A small number of Daimler versions of the XJ-C were made. One prototype Daimler Vanden Plas version XJ-C was also made, however this version never went into production[citation needed].
Production Count [14]
Model \ Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
4.2l Coupe 2 1 2925 1746 1776 37
5.3l Coupe - 11 821 663 329 31
Daimler Sovereige - - 471 587 613 6
Daimler Double - 1 76 149 159 22
Total 2 13 4293 3145 2877 96
Grand total = 10,426
Have a look at www.howmanyleft.co.uk for current survivors
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/jaguar_xj6_c
sunbeam alpine said:
Either it's cheap because he doesn't know what he's got, or it's a scam.
If you contact them and they ask you to send money in advance, then it's a scam.
He does call it a barn find and a project, so it my be priced right. If you contact them and they ask you to send money in advance, then it's a scam.
A restored one would be a very elegant way to travel
IF I was anywhere near that I'd be chasing it down to see whether it was for real or not.
I had one about 8-10 years ago. Wish I'd never got rid of it. I bought it for £3250 and sold it for £4000 two years later. It had had a LOT of work done by the two previous owners to make it rust free and mechanically sound, but I still had to do a lot of fettling to get it running right.
Which is what makes my spidey senses tingle on this one. I'm suspicious that he could 'barn find' one and that it be running fine etc.... I suspect it's either a scam or a lovely example of how good photos can make a shed look.
There's only 1 way to find out though!
Oh, and I'd have another again, and I'd have one over any series 1-3 XJ saloon. Used to love using mine commuting to work through all the blando-euro-box cars everyone else were in.
I had one about 8-10 years ago. Wish I'd never got rid of it. I bought it for £3250 and sold it for £4000 two years later. It had had a LOT of work done by the two previous owners to make it rust free and mechanically sound, but I still had to do a lot of fettling to get it running right.
Which is what makes my spidey senses tingle on this one. I'm suspicious that he could 'barn find' one and that it be running fine etc.... I suspect it's either a scam or a lovely example of how good photos can make a shed look.
There's only 1 way to find out though!
Oh, and I'd have another again, and I'd have one over any series 1-3 XJ saloon. Used to love using mine commuting to work through all the blando-euro-box cars everyone else were in.
They are a stunning looking car, but never seem to be that popular. The price seems right for one that's not been on the road for a while and if properly rustproofed as advert states then you might have a chance. Obviously they rust everywhere and cost ££££'s to restore.
I had one 20 plus years ago and was beautiful. Main issue with the coupes was getting the windows to seal correctly where they join as there is no pillar.
Looks like this car has a lot going for it though, keep us informed
I had one 20 plus years ago and was beautiful. Main issue with the coupes was getting the windows to seal correctly where they join as there is no pillar.
Looks like this car has a lot going for it though, keep us informed
Just be aware that these cars rot badly, and a full inspection is necessary. If it has cloth interior, they can hardly be given away since no one wants them without leather. The sealing between the windows at the B-pillar is a well-kinown problem, with constant whistling from the wind. Personally, I'd rather look for a good S3 saloon, but then at the price she is tempting.
lowdrag said:
Just be aware that these cars rot badly, and a full inspection is necessary. If it has cloth interior, they can hardly be given away since no one wants them without leather. The sealing between the windows at the B-pillar is a well-kinown problem, with constant whistling from the wind. Personally, I'd rather look for a good S3 saloon, but then at the price she is tempting.
There's nothing worse than a classic Jag with a 'tempting' price tag...!!......good job Glasgows 300 miles from me!fossway said:
lowdrag said:
Just be aware that these cars rot badly, and a full inspection is necessary. If it has cloth interior, they can hardly be given away since no one wants them without leather. The sealing between the windows at the B-pillar is a well-kinown problem, with constant whistling from the wind. Personally, I'd rather look for a good S3 saloon, but then at the price she is tempting.
There's nothing worse than a classic Jag with a 'tempting' price tag...!!......good job Glasgows 300 miles from me!
Looks lovely though doesn't it?
cptsideways said:
That one must have a had a respray at some point in its life as the paint is still holding it together in one lump
Mentions "rust proofing 30 years ago" in the advert. Could well have been Ziebarted by the dealer when new. In which case the tin worm might not be too bad.
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