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New Mitcham, VIC, 3132

1985 JAGUAR XJSC CABRIOLET

$34,500

Body type Cabriolet

Transmission Th400 3 Speed Automatic

Vehicle Overview

1985 Jaguar XJSC XJSC.

Jaguar’s XJS was conceived as the grand touring successor to the E-Type, retaining a long, elegant profile while moving decisively toward a quieter and more luxurious interpretation of performance motoring. This Australian-delivered 1985 XJSC Cabriolet captures that character in a distinctive Antelope Bronze finish, combining the presence of a classic Jaguar with the added versatility of an open roof.

Built in May 1985, the car is powered by Jaguar’s 5.3-litre V12, equipped with Lucas P-Type fuel injection and paired with a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. The independent suspension at both ends and disc brakes front and rear reflect the XJS’s grand-tourer brief, favouring composed long-distance travel and a substantial, settled road presence rather than a stripped-back sports-car experience.

The XJSC’s defining feature is its Targa-style roof arrangement. Removable roof panels and a foldable rear soft top allow the cabin to be adapted to changing weather and driving preferences, making the car equally suited to enclosed touring or more relaxed open-air motoring. Air conditioning and a heater add further flexibility when enjoying the car beyond the warmest days.

Inside, the traditional Jaguar treatment continues with Connolly leather upholstery and a dashboard finished in real Burr walnut. A Bluetooth-enabled Sony audio system provides a discreetly more contemporary way to enjoy music while retaining the cabin’s period character. Factory-original alloy wheels complete the specification.

The vehicle is described as matching numbers and is accompanied by its original delivery books, together with a substantial file of receipts documenting mechanical and cosmetic work carried out since 2012. It is offered unregistered with a Victorian roadworthy certificate, giving the next owner a clear opportunity to arrange registration according to their requirements.