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1978 Jaguar Xl12 With Chevy Engine Rust Free And Clean on 2040-cars

US $4,000.00
Year:1978 Mileage:116424 Color: Dark Blue /
 saddle tan
Location:

Chatsworth, California, United States

Chatsworth, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:chevrolet turbo hydra matic 350
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:400 C.I. small block chevy
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: UJ2R059856BW Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: V8
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJ8
Trim: Leather rear seat, vinyl front seats
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 116,424
Exterior Color: Dark Blue
Interior Color: saddle tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Dark Blue metallic paint, very straight. Needs oil pan gasket, Valve stem seals, Dash board replaced (refinished wood dash included with car, needs installation only)"

You are bidding on  a 1978 Jaguar that had undergone a professional Chevy engine transplant 15 years ago. Even my Jaguar mechanic is impressed by the craftsmanship. It has been stripped and painted a dark blue, almost black, at which time any rust was replaced with new spot panels, the front brakes have been recently relined with calipers, rotors and hoses. It has 16" XJS  5 spoke wheels. If I even park it outside for a few hours I get notes of inquiry and I always get compliments when I drive it around. I have a BMW as my daily driver but when I drive this Jaguar even I have to say to myself "This is a nice car." I have no room for all my cars anymore so something has to go, my loss your gain. There are a few things that need attention as I have noted in the Condition Description. Those items are: the oil pan Gasket leaks, the valve stem seals need replacing, and the wooden dash board needs to be preplaced. The refinished replacement dash board comes with the sale. None of these things detract from the performance of the vehicle.

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