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- 1978 Jaguar XJS Pre-HE Manual
1978 Jaguar XJS Pre-HE Manual
Lot Number: 614
1978 Jaguar XJS Pre-HE Manual
A smart example of an early-production, manual gearbox car with lots of history
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Squadron Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
78 TN 568 -
ODOMETER READING
117000 Miles
SUMMARY
A smart example of an early-production, manual gearbox car with lots of history
DESCRIPTION
- Rare and desirable, early-production, manual gearbox, pre-HE car
- Delightfully finished in Squadron Blue with a smart Biscuit interior
- Outstanding history file; older MOTs, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, invoices for maintenance, service records dating back to 1978, a parts catalogue and an original XJ-S brochure
- Previously UK-registered but now sits on Irish plates. A NOVA has been issued
- A lovely, usable, classic which would now benefit from some light recommissioning work
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 614
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XJS PRE-HE MANUAL
- Registration Number
- 78 TN 568
- MOT Expiry
- 13/09/2021
- Chassis Number
- 2W4497
- Engine Number
- TBC
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Squadron Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
82 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Older repaint with some blemishes and signs of blistering
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Good overall condition - Headlining sagging
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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