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Jaguar XJ12L 1979 fire RESTORE -PROJECT or (hope not) PARTS CAR miles

For sale: 1979 Jaguar XJ XJ12L

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States
Make:
Jaguar
Model:
XJ
SubModel:
XJ12L
Type:
Sedan
Year:
1979
Mileage:
39,486
VIN:
JBVLV49C109014
Color:
Silver
Engine size:
5.3 L V12
Number of cylinders:
12
Power options:
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Red
Options:
Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

This was my personal car. It was, n essence, y daily driver. It needs to be rebuilt as it is EXTREMELY low mileage. A very beautiful car MARRED by a fire under the hood. As best as I can reconstruct the fuel line worked away from the fuel rail enough to have been squirting gas on the engine. When the fuel got hot enough it ignited and I had a fireball come over the hood as I was driving. I had to bailout. Realizing that my cellphone was still in the car I reached back in and got it so I could call the Fire Department and a ride home since I had several hundred dollars of groceries in the trunk. (I lost a chicken).
I don't drive much anymore due to spinal cord damage so it is for someone else to get this wonderful car back on the road.
It has been repainted once. The bottom of the backseat is vinyl, ot leather. I didn't notice for a couple months but it wasn't aged like the rest. Beyond those two things I don't know of anything that was different then when it rolled off the factory floor other than ongoing maintenance.
I will try to get the photos to tell the story but will welcome questions.
Message me through eBay or if you like Call Sam 501 627-6277

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