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 just41500 miles. The previous owner spent considerable amounts on mechanical maintenance and refurbishments over the years; in 2008 he replacedthe 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 hercompetitively 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.

The sad fact is that I have too many cars particularly jaguars and so Cinnamon is being offered for sale to a good home. Please call me if you have questions and I encourage that you look at and drive this fine motorcar for yourself and have your mechanic take a look. I believe that these Series 2 cars particularly the long wheelbase V-12s represent a tremendous classic car value in the current market. Haggerty values this car at $12000 in #3 condition and just under $18000 in # 2 condition with increasing values. I believe it is much closer to a #2 car than a #3 and have priced it accordingly; the price is somewhat negotiable but this is not a forced sale.

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Please email me with questions and I will be happy to talk with you and make arrangements for a personal test drive. The car is located in Westbrook Connecticut on the shoreline about 30 minutes from New Haven.

I have done my best to describe this vehicle but it is almost 40 years old and is therefore being sold as is and where is –there is with no warranty whatsoever expressed written or implied and no returns are accepted. I reserve the right to stop the auction at any time with the exception of the last 12 hours as per eBay rules.

Buyer is responsible for arranging for shipment. I will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local parking area and meet the carrier with prior notice.

PLEASE: NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS. Payment is due in full within 3 days of purchase cash in hand or certified check. If you have negative feedback in the last 12 months or have fewer than 10 positive feedback contact me prior to bidding or your bid will be rejected.