2026-03-14 09:10:04 | pauls writes:

Car on ebay 3/26. Be careful about the numbers stated, the cars were built from '68-'73. Jaguar Heritage Trust knows how many were built but no means of knowing how many still exist.

www.ebay.com/itm/188157211888

Opening bid $5,250, no bids, 6 days left in auction, seller weemg1973, 68k miles

Sellers' description:

I am selling my extremely rare, very early Series 1 Jaguar XJ12 Short Wheel Base (SWB) saloon. One of only 2474 built for the entire production period of less than 18 months, and, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust in the UK, one of only 400 or less thought to still exist world-wide. It is probably unique, being a red-on-red (Regency Red over Russet Red) car from new, as ordered and delivered - and as proven by the Jaguar Heritage build record, which accompanies the documents.

I am only the third owner in the car's history, with well over 50 years of service records and original literature, owner's manual (in the original document folder) accompanying the car - which has always been garaged inside, and spent the majority of it's life in the dry Utah climate. I and the car are now located in Algonquin, IL - about 40 miles NW of Chicago.

Overall, the car is in great, general overall condition, needing only a major detail (in my opinion), but is sold as-is, where is, due to it's age and - let's face it - being a 55 year old Jaguar. It is fully operational, except for perhaps the air conditioning. There is a great YouTube channel called "Living With a Classic" where the host walks you through the joys and potential pitfalls of owning one of these rare thoroughbreds - and really how much of the work you can do yourself if you like.

This is a running, driving example, that can be used as is, or taken to the next level if desired.