This car was sold new in Perth and has remained here ever since. When sold, it was priced at $38,500, when a new Holden Commodore cost $7192. The XJ12 was loaded with features, including power steering, air conditioning, power windows, twin fuel tanks and the wonderful 269bhp ultra-smooth V12 engine.
1979 was the final year of the Series 2 XJ12 and a total of 429 were made in that year. Only a handful would have been delivered new in Perth that year.
The present owner of this car has had it for over fifteen years. For most of that time he has had another Jaguar for everyday use and has enjoyed this car for cruises, club events and display days. It has done 148,000km.
As had been done with the previous owner, the car has been regularly maintained by a particularly respected Jaguar specialist company. The owner of that company advises that the car has always been reliable and beyond servicing and usual maintenance, had only one major job, completed recently. That recent work was the whole fuel injection system rebuilt, including new wiring at a cost of $12,000.
The interior of the car has fitted lambswool seat covers over the factory cloth upholstery, which is in good condition. Front and back, it’s a very comfortable car.
This Jaguar starts well and immediately runs beautifully smoothly. It’s a real pleasure to drive. The engine pulls well, gear changes are excellent, the steering feeling is good and brakes work well. It’s very clear this has been a cherished, properly maintained example.
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