2023-08-10 05:44:46 | Pekka T. writes:

For sale for €115.000 euros at: www.carandclassic.com/l/C1609535

Color: Fern grey. (green)

Seller's description:

Private

Hamburg, Germany

14,937 Miles

Automatic, 3 speed

Right Hand Drive (RHD)

Petrol

5307

History:

The Jaguar XJ Coupe was manufactured from 1975 to 1977. In 1973 and 1974, a few pre-production prototypes were built, some of these ended up in the scrap press. The 1973 and 1974 XJ Coupes were manufactured with the carburetor system. With the start of series production in 1975, the vehicles were manufactured with an injection system. There are also differences to the series, for example, in the bodywork, interior fittings and window regulator mechanism.

This first XJ12 Coupe LHD was built in early 1973 as left-hand drive and then converted to right-hand drive at the factory. The chassis number 2G50001 identifies the coupe as LHD. Due to the documented conversion in the factory, it is both RHD and LHD original.

Excerpt from Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Initially, Experimental Car - Project ZX 18/ 29/ 1.

Later covered to RHD and became a company car

for Mr R E Berry

Delivered on 03/ 21/ 1974

The vehicle ran in South Africa until 1977.

In 1977 the vehicle was sold to Melbourne/ Australia.

1993 sale in Melbourne to Dr. S. Chan who owned the vehicle for 22 years. 2015 sale in Perth to Jan P. and Tim K..

There are two folders for the vehicle: documents, invoices and documents.

Technical:

Jaguar XJ 12C VIN 2G50001

Chassis number 2G50001

Body number matching

Engine number matching

Transmission number matching

Interior moosgreen / matching

paintwork fern grey / matching

The car has been registered in Australia and Germany with historic plates and has been and is regularly driven. In all restoration and maintenance work, the preservation of the originality was always most important.

If you have any questions about the Jaguar, please fell free to contact us any time.

Vehicle History

A car that's not only for your collection. Its also ready for your Sunday cruising with your family.

2025-12-18 07:40:27 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 12/25

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-xj12c-pre-production-prototype-nVwX24

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar XJ12C (Pre-Production Prototype)

Green

Odometer14,937 Miles

Engine size5343cc

Transmission Automatic, 3 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Hamburg, Germany

Originally an experimental prototype (Project ZX 18/29/1)

Believed to be one of the earliest XJ12 Coupes ever built (chassis number 2G50001)

Rare factory-converted right-hand drive example

Former Jaguar company car for Mr R E Berry

Comprehensive history spanning South Africa and Australia

Registered in Germany

This particular example, however, is truly extraordinary - a 1973 pre-production prototype with chassis number 2G50001, which would appear to identify it as one of the, if not the very first of the XJ Coupés. Originally manufactured as an experimental car (Project ZX 18/29/1) in left-hand drive, it was later converted to right-hand drive at the factory and became a company car for Mr R.E. Berry.

This XJ12C features its original engine and transmission, with matching numbers throughout. Its fascinating history spans continents, having spent time in South Africa until 1977, then Australia for nearly 40 years before coming to Germany. Presented in a striking Fern Grey livery with a Moss Green interior, this pre-production Jaguar is a quintessentially 70s piece of work - and we'd say a particularly fine, handsome opportunity. 

Beautifully kept and very nicely finished, this handsome, vanishingly rare pre-production car is a real unicorn. We think it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we'd recommend you not let it pass you by!

History and Paperwork

It is the first car built (VIN number one)

Used in South Africa until 1977, then sold to Melbourne, Australia

Owned by Dr S. Chan in Australia for 22 years (1993-2015)

Sold in Perth to Jan P. and Tim K. in 2015

Currently located in Hamburg, Germany, with historic plates

Comes with two folders containing documents, invoices and paperwork

Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming its unique provenance

Matching chassis, body, engine, and transmission numbers

Includes a dashboard for possible LHD conversion, plus window regulators and rear windows from a standard production vehicle

Axles and steering are not as on the first day, but in good condition after 30 years since restoration as a driven collector car

The Condition

Quintessentially 70s Fern Grey colour scheme however there is a tint of green, matched up with a handsome Moose Green cabin

Presents well overall after almost 30 years

Partially repainted in Australia with synthetic resin lacquer to maintain originality

Minimal paintwork irregularities, which are far from intrusive 

Brightwork contrasts nicely

Contrast vinyl roof in good order

Wheelset appears in fine fettle 

Interior appears in smart condition with plenty of originality

Seats are well-presented with no obvious rips or tears

Instruments are clean and legible

Ventilation grilles on the dashboard are slightly loose

Rear window regulators are very stiff, which is known to be typical of pre-production models

The Mechanics

5.3-litre V12 engine

Three-speed automatic transmission

Engine bay appears in handsome order 

Believed to be factory-standard 

Original engine and transmission with matching numbers

Engine reportedly starts well both warm and cold

Axles and steering are reported to be in good condition but showing some age-appropriate wear

All restoration and maintenance work has prioritised keeping the car original

Entire locking system has been kept uniform (one key)

Currently used in good weather conditions but regularly

Sold at €42,339