2025-08-09 11:45:51 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hagerty.com/marketplace/classified/1973-jaguar-xj-12/7cbc2878-6be8-451b-95ad ...

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar XJ-12

Chassis/VIN UD1P51686

Mileage indicated 70,861 Miles

Engine 12-cyl. 5343cc/269hp 4x1bbl

Transmission Automatic

Body Style 4dr Sedan

Exterior Color Sable

Interior Color Biscuit

1973 Jaguar XJ12 – Series 1 short wheel base in original Sable with Biscuit interior. VIN # UD1P51686. 70,800 original miles. All numbers matching vehicle.

* Last year of the Series 1 XJ’s (short wheel base)

* 1st year with V12 (same engine 1st used in E-type in 1972)

* Only 1762 LHD V12’s produced worldwide (720 RHD)

* Last year before US - 5mph bumper and safety changes in 1973/1974. Commonly known as the “Ugly Bumper Mandate”

* Full chrome deep grill and “classic” bumpers

* Lower ground clearance / bumper height

This is a solid Haggerty #2.1 vehicle. Fully restored and faithfully maintained by the same owner for the last 36 years. I purchased the car in July of 1989 with 62K miles as the second owner. It had no rust, no accidents, and dozens of door dings. Over the subsequent years, a complete overhaul and restoration was undertaken. This car is a real eye turner when cruising around town or down the highway.

Always kept in its own garage bay, never seen snow and rarely rain. All numbers match and any part rebuilt has usually been the actual part on the car since new.

I have enjoyed owning this car, it is a real eye turning cruiser. I am only selling because it is time for her to have a new owner that can use her more. I have many other vehicles and could use the garage bay space and my time.

Many spare, maintenance parts, and fluids included. Original Owner’s manual, Factory Jaguar Repair Manual, Factory Jaguar Parts Manual, Haynes repair manual, receipts, documents, etc.

This car has a clean NY Title, the mileage is accurate and known at 70K, and is sold without warranty. Price is $18,750 and is firm. Price reflects any required restoration and repairs to address the above known defects and get it to a solid less than #2 vehicle. Payment by cash or wire transfer. Do not waste my time if you do not understand owning a 50 year old Jaguar and are not serious in purchasing. Vehicle shown and test driven by appointment.

Paint and exterior

Full body restoration in 1991, all chrome, trim, doors, windshield & rear window, and interior removed. Stripped to bare metal. Epoxy primer, PPG custom mixed to original color (Sable) Deltron Urethane base coat/clear coat (3 base, 6 clear). Entire car including door jambs, entire doors, hood and trunk undersides repainted. All trim seals, gaskets and windshield/rear window gaskets replaced. Bumpers and side mirror re-chromed.

Upholstery and interior

Interior fully restored in 1991 with body restoration. Wood trim refinished, Leather seats and vinyl trim was cleaned refinished.

Mileage

I purchased the car in July of 1989 with 62K miles as the second owner. It has been one of my Sunday good weather drivers for 35 years.

Wheels and tires

Factory 15" chrome steel wheels with older Dunlop Sport 5000 - 215/65-R15 95V tires with slight tread wear.

Brakes

4 wheel disc brakes, with inboard rears on the independent rear suspension.

Brake system totally rebuilt / replaced. Master Cylinder, Front and Rear Calipers sleeved and rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics. Hoses, Rotors and Pads replaced. DOT 4 Brake fluid flushed and has been changed several times over the years.

Transmission

Borg Warner model 12 - 3 speed automatic transmission.

Engine and Transmission removed in 2009. Transmission cleaned / painted, flushed, all external seals and gaskets replaced at that time.

This car has a clean NY Title, the mileage is accurate and known at 70K, and is sold without warranty. Price is $18,750 and is firm.