2015-06-21 07:26:04 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/21/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ12-/151720659057
Car has a buy it now price of $15,750 for 6 days. 43k miles.

Sellers description:
Reluctantly offered for sale is "Cinnamon," a fabulous 1977 Jaguar XJ12L sedan. I purchased this lovely motorcar from the second owner who reported that he had acquired it from the estate of the original owner with very low mileage. When I bought her she showed just 41,500 miles. The previous owner spent considerable amounts on mechanical maintenance and refurbishments over the years; in 2008 he replaced the interior with high quality hides and carpets, installed a new NOS wood dash and had her repainted in the original color. The paint is excellent and quite authentic single stage enamel that shows fabulously and has stood up very well. The chrome and rubber are all quite good. Glass is clear with factory (mild) tint. The interior is finished in brown leather on the seats with inserts of dark green in the panels and brown thick pile carpets (original color scheme). The leather still has the "new car" smell. The panels are original and quite nicely preserved. The dash top is free of cracks and the dash wood is excellent, reflecting that it is only 7 years since it was replaced. The leather is virtually flawless and looks new. I find no evidence to contradict the prior owner's claim that the car is 100% original, undamaged and was never rusted or repaired. The body is tight and does not rattle like higher mileage Series 2's. Undercarriage is clean. Owner's manual and original papers and case are in the glove box.

While it is not a concourse vehicle, Cinnamon is a very high quality "driver" that gets admiring comments wherever she goes. I have not shown her competitively but she certainly would stand up well in Jaguar Club driven class competition and local shows.

More importantly, Cinnamon is a thoroughly enjoyable driver's car. She is a pure pleasure to drive or ride in (the back seat is really comfortable with loads of leg room!) Smooth, powerful, comfortable riding, tight and responsive. She will keep up with and easily pass most modern traffic and benefits from that incredible smooth, turbine like V-12 acceleration that cannot be duplicated by lesser engines. Handling is quick, responsive and very "modern" feeling. Brakes are easy to modulate and very effective. The climate control is comfortable and the aftermarket stereo is high quality and very pleasant with extraordinarily good sound. It features a CD player and line in for iPod or mp3. Oil pressure is excellent. No overheating problems. Lights, turn signals, horns, wipers, windows, locks, all work as they should. No smoke, knocks, or other abnormalities.

Since purchasing Cinnamon I have had her gone through by the best vintage Jaguar specialists in the area and have spent close to the asking price of this car in mechanical repairs and refurbishment to produce, in so far as possible, a thoroughly sorted and mechanically reliable Series 2 while still retaining the original drivetrain and authentic driving experience. I have complete and detailed bills and receipts for all work done, but here is a brief summary of what has been accomplished in the last two years in addition to oil changes and normal maintenance:

Repair and correct cash wiring issues to restore functionality to all warning lights.

Install new transmission mount

Repair misaligned exhaust

Clean throttle bushings and reset linkages

Replace road horns

Replace radio antenna

Replace power steering return hose

Repair parking brake

Complete brake system flush and check

Repair to manual air vents to obtain proper operation and seals

Balance tires and wheels

Replace entire fuel system including removal and replacement of both fuel tanks (new tanks), sending units, gaskets, seals, etc.

Replaced all in trunk fuel hoses and clamps, checked EVAP vent hoses

Replaced gaskets in filler caps

Replaced 3 way solenoid valves

Replace Oil Pressure sensor

AC service

As is always the case with classic cars and particularly Jaguars of this vintage, there are a few items that could stand further attention, but they are mostly minor: the plastic vents in the dash top have deformed a bit from almost 40 years of sun and should be replaced. The side mirrors are actually from a Series 3, I am told. They function well but are not fully authentic. The trunk latch is a bit loose but functions well. The headliner is original and undamaged but there is a small spot over the passenger seat that has begun to sag from the matting.

2015-06-28 14:59:04 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/28/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ12-/151728113042
Car has a buy it now price of $14,900 for 6 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2015-07-07 11:49:29 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/7/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ12-/151737496522
Car has a buy it now price of $13,900 for 6 days.

Previous listing received no offers.