[{"id": 12410788, "authorName": "awarraich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awarraich/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by awarraich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694277900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12410977, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful and unmolested XJ12C. These are very rare cars....much rarer than the XJ6C. I owned a show condition '76 XJ6C for many years and still kicking myself for selling it, but \"too many cars, not enough time\" and other enticing cars in the world. Still, the 6C and 12C are some of the rarest and most beautiful Jaguars in the world. In terms of the window rubbers for the rear quarter windows which tend to perish over time, Paul's Jaguar in Florida has them. Not easy to source so I was fortunate to find him and super nice to deal with. Madera Concepts in Southern CA can either refinish or supply a new dash. I ended up getting a new dash from them for my 6C and it was gorgeous. Overall, this looks to be a very nice example that could be given a little more TLC to bring it to the next level. As the car was purchased earlier this year, wondering why the @seller is letting this beauty go so soon? Best wishes on a successful sale.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1694279171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12411375, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely example with the correct vinyl-covering roof in place and US bumper treatment - with this kind of (probably original) mileage it's better to keep the car as \"original\" as possible rather than remove and replace - and by removing the fog lights and replacing the upgraded (!!) radio from cassette back to the original 8-track - you'd have a car pretty much on spec with the day it was delivered back in the Gerald Ford / \"Happy Days\" & \"Saturday Night Live\" are new TV shows / #1 and 2 songs in the US are \"Love Will Keep Us Together\" (Captain and Tennille) and \"Rhinestone Cowboy\" (Glen Campbell) / Mood Rings and Pet Rocks are the hot Christmas gifts / men's \"leisure suits\" are the rage / a new company \"Microsoft\" was founded / yes, the good ol' pre-disco days of 1975.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694281044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12411497, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous in the most perfect color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694281384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12411844, "authorName": "JINDRA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jindra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car in amazingly good condition! Obviously there is work to do under the bonnet to refresh the corroded parts, but this is normal considering the car age. I did it on my XJS 12V along with the new varnish on the dashboard, and now it is like new and it retrieved the original British elegance!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694282978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12411921, "authorName": "JINDRA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jindra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about the engine ? \u201cFamous \u201c plastic tensioner of the distribution chain is changed? Water pump ? Injectors with new rubber hoses?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694283095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12412237, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the nice comments and questions. I bought this car from an elderly gentleman who owned it for the last 40+ years. The intent was to do a restomod with an LS swap. The more I got into the car, the more I realized this car is in amazing original condition. Being a big British fan, I couldn\u2019t bring myself to change this one. The only items changed or updated are in the listing. Everything else is original.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1694284704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12412546, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtlaurelmd, thank you for not going through with the LS swap. It would have ruined the car (IMO) and definitely impacted it\u2019s value negatively. This 12C could easily be made into a show car and be welcome at any number of JCNA events and other car shows. A fellow who owned a nice looking XJ6C converted it to a SBC. My car was being judged at a car show next to his. The other car looked completely stock. The judged looked over his car and mine pretty thoroughly. He said to me as an aside; \u201che never should have opened the hood\u201d as that killed any chances of his car winning an award. Your car is worthy of being preserved and I\u2019m hoping the next owner sees things the way you did.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694285977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12414534, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a regular member of a punk rock/music recording site and we have a regular thread in the \"gear\" section titled TMOOT (talk me out of this). So for those that really know these, TMOOT regarding the 12C and 6C, because these are so much cooler than the saloons and I'd love a 12 like this but gad zooks, all them snakes under the bonnet. Are they maintainable in this day and age, or do I have to resign myself to a British car with F car upkeep money?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694294407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415096, "authorName": "Hillclimber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillclimber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Avocado interior\u2026. https://youtu.be/nWoWHzq21tA?si=VadDrjQz0tREeIyD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694301066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415228, "authorName": "Daverett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daverett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an original 15K mile one I sold in 1993\u2026 Still kicking myself in the backside. Used the money as a down $$ on a house. Probably a better investment but not near as sexy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694302830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415231, "authorName": "ripper996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripper996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will be my favorite auction for the next seven days. Looking forward to reading all the comments. Thanks @mtlaurelmd", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694302890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415376, "authorName": "NiallsShortbear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niallsshortbear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djimbe @jindra, has already tried to talk you out of it with his \u201cfamous\u201d plastic tensioner of the distribution chain\u2026\u2026then again rest assured he is talking about some other engine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694305005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415460, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car to start with, decent underneath, and the oil leaks are important to keep these from rusting!\r\nSeriously enough, it really does help, and if you are restoring it the leaks will be fixed, and a nice non-rusty restoration will emerge.\r\nI really need one of these to do it right, but again like the few in the past, too many projects, too little time, too little $$.\r\nGood fortune with the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694306212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12415836, "authorName": "CisconFrisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cisconfrisco/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by CisconFrisco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694312302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12416153, "authorName": "desicar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desicar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember driving in my friends 73 or 74?, XJ12. Fun Jag!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694322315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12416442, "authorName": "moviestar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moviestar/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by moviestar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694348303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12416764, "authorName": "Mordizzle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mordizzle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djimbe\r\nGet these F.ing snakes out from under my F.ing bonnet\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694353231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12416897, "authorName": "drvonivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvonivan/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by drvonivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694354918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12417053, "authorName": "Root_Moose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/root_moose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Harry Metcalfe (Harry's Garage @ Youtube, past UK car journo) has done a restoration/restomod of one of these cars. I guess it's a mild restomod more so than a restoration but nicely done and keeps the spirit of the OEM-ness of the car. Worth a view on Youtube if you appreciate the XJC.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1694356668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12417187, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i all, just to add a little more info that isn\u2019t mentioned in the description . I have maintenance records, receipts, registrations over the years that support the 45k miles are original. \r\nI\u2019m enjoying the snakes under the hood comments\u2026I\u2019ve owned a 1972 E-Type V12 4 speed for many years. Although they look intimidating, they are like any other car. Over time you learn the specifics of the car and maintaining the car becomes second nature.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694358080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12417468, "authorName": "Monteleagre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monteleagre/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Monteleagre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694360869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12418112, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a couple of good forums on Facebook for the XJC cars. There is also registry for these cars as well. There is a very active group in Australia that has get togethers for only the 6C and 12C cars. Always nice to see so many photos of these beautiful cars gathered together. One fellow has a beautiful yellow 12C \"restomod\" with a quite potent Jaguar V 12 engine which sounds incredible and the car is fantastic. Nothing like a Jaguar V 12 in full song!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694365811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12418261, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 10200, "content": "$10,200 bid placed by srd6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694366489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12418328, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 55 - not sure what the lock or otherwise circular lock exterior is between the XJ12C \u201cmotif\u201d (formal Jag part name for \u201cemblem\u201d etc.)\n\nPictures 95 & 99 - clean valence and sills indicate true mileage as these get crusty on high mileage or otherwise unkempt cars \n\nHeadliner & all rubber seals all around about 2k in total. New dash wood available and identical for sedans as well as coupes. Cold rough running probably injectors dirty and not run enough. Electrical bugs can be sorted and a/c - well, do you really need it with a pillarless coupe?\n\nWould love to have this as a partner (and daily driver) to my white \u201876 6C. I\u2019d need to reinstall the original 8 track however and pop in a Steve Miller Band 8 track and \u201cFly Like An Eagle\u201d\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694366963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12422539, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 55\u2026great question. I detailed this car myself, waxed around that mysterious key slot\u2026and never even gave it a second thought that it was even out of place. I have no idea what it\u2019s for. I went through the keys and I found the one that works in that slot, and it doesn\u2019t seem to do anything. My first thoughts were maybe a security switch, but the car starts with the key in both positions. \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694387815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12423142, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the mysterious key slot in pic #55, I venture to guess it may control an alarm system. I had a \u201877 Corvette that had a similar key slot in the driver\u2019s side front fender\u2026rotate the key to turn on the alarm. Just my take. Definitely not a stock installation. \r\n\r\nOne good thing for any California bidders is that since this is a 1975 model it is exempt from smog requirements (1975 cars and older).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694395643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12424022, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - behind the boot (trunk) lower portion where the motif (emblem) letters and numbers are attached should be hollow and reachable by hand (that's how the motif letters can be attached or replaced etc. with small black plastic grommets) and it should be possible to feel if there is an electrical line or otherwise attached to the key slot - it's quite the mystery - would actually be best removed and filled in and painted by the next owner. Interesting that this car has the optional \"electric aerial\" as Jag called it (power antenna) as many don't have it. Gauge directional lights (small green ones that light up for the turn signal) are notorious for not working.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694435247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12424286, "authorName": "lebc888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lebc888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 5 days, starting now, to sell my 1979 XL12L and buy this one \ud83d\ude02\r\n\r\nI am not a mechanic and I purchased, in 2020, a 54000 mi saloon that had been stored 15-20 years. A lot had to be done to get it back on the road as everyone can imagine. That being said, even if the engine is indeed complex, it is a very good engine and the restoration/maintenant can be done by \u201cregular people\u201d\u2026with the help and guidance of all those forums and Youtube chanels out there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694439352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12424923, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful car, and very interesting. Seller, can you please give more information around the state of the body? Any areas of rust? Can you please provide additional pictures of the undercarriage, floorboards, trunk, and wheel wells? Can you also post additional pictures of where the roof meets the body of the car? Many thanks to you in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694446171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12425147, "authorName": "Murns406", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murns406/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone please turn over the 1 on pic 55. It's upside down. Lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694448515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12428024, "authorName": "Gerryjag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gerryjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahem, the Bosch Jetronic D fuel injected V12s, which this is certainly one of judging by the photos and DoM, were rated at 285hp when new. 244hp would be more like the preceding early series carburetted engines which, I think, were rated at some 235hp - still more than enough.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694460768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12430141, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DEV333\u2026the body is solid with no signs of rust. I cut up a magnet and placed them on the rockers and rear and added those photos . I also added some pics including the underside (my apologies as I took them with my cell phone as it was raining outside and I don\u2019t have a lift.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694470672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12430172, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694470940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12430202, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694471268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431054, "authorName": "MrRoosters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrroosters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Jag coupe in one of the most desirable color combos, but the fire-breathing spaghetti monster under the bonnet has got me running for the hills.\r\n\r\nBest of luck to everyone involved.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694480898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431740, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the pictures, very helpful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694491977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431891, "authorName": "classiccarman57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarman57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine bay\u2026 I\u2019ve seen it somewhere before\u2026. Oh yes! It looks a lot like an overhead photo of 6 Flags! I love this 4 door 12 Cylinder! How often can you say that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694499699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431896, "authorName": "classiccarman57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarman57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 door. Geez .. I made my punchline useless\u2026. Anyway the color is really terrific. .. the driving video will not have any ee]ffect on this auction. Please go through the gears and let\u2019s hear her on the highway wher most of the possible bidders will be interested in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694500047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12439750, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested, here\u2019s a couple of additional videos, one driving at highway speeds and another of a drive by.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694564371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12439998, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @seller for the additional pictures and driving videos. \r\n\r\nI am of the opinion that the best driving videos show as much detail of the gauges while driving and some images of the front of the car to show that it\u2019s actually driving - many videos of simply \u201cthe car is moving down the road\u201d aren\u2019t particularly useful unless there are really obvious problematic sounds from the engine or chassis or otherwise which are often not discernible or relevant anyway. On this 12C the water temperature and oil pressure are the gauges I\u2019d be looking at (and maybe the battery health indicator gauge - that\u2019s what it actually is, not an ammeter). Maybe a very warm running engine video with the gauge would be especially useful for a 12 cylinder (having owned an XJ12L I speak from painful experience). \r\n\r\nThose that find the venerable \u201cspaghetti\u201d of the Jaguar 12 cylinder engine daunting should look elsewhere for an XJ and refrain from expressing their fears about an engine that, when properly maintained, should do 300k without issues. I\u2019d rather see the \u201cspaghetti\u201d of this 12C than the solid block of black plastic that covers the entire engine compartment of my wife\u2019s Audi A5 or the BMW 640i I had - it\u2019s impossible to know anything that\u2019s happening under that hidden motor until it\u2019s too late.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1694567323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12454165, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is amazing. The DUAL wing-mounted fuel cells are awesome. I think pict 78 shows the starboard/port tank switch button. \r\n\r\nEither way, a wing-mounted fuel tank? That makes the Pinto look safe. \r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694718321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12458726, "authorName": "pacificimport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacificimport/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by pacificimport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694746405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12460822, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC The Pinto's fuel tank was mounted such that in a rear-end collision the filler neck would split off and fuel would spill and ignite. The tank would also move forward and be pierced by the differential bolts. The dual fuel tanks in these cars are well-insulated in the wings and would have to take a massive impact for them to sever and spill fuel. Those dual tanks have never been recorded to have had a fuel ignition incident as far as I have ever researched and they've been in place since the mid-1960s on the sedans.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1694794265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461405, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@srd6 Yes, we have all heard that concern before.\r\nSort of unfounded.\r\nHas anyone noticed that the fuel tank on some of the older Ford pickups were behind the bench seat, inside the cab, or that the Model A Ford has the fuel tank in the cowl which when has a leak drips on the floor or the driver's feet?\r\nA few examples of other tank locations, and I'm sure there are more.\r\nJust say'n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694797965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12462600, "authorName": "sirhankbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirhankbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing one of these on here last year that got refurb'd and LS swapped. Now I'm not saying the next owner should do that... I'm just strongly hinting at it...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694802489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12463217, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To srd6, here is the picture you asked for of the gauges (water temp, oil pressure, battery indicator at warm engine temp). All the gauges appear to be working correctly. Also just to clarify. The tank selector switch does work correctly and the gas gauge does move depending on which tank is selected. What needs to be replaced is the electromagnetic valve which switches the flow. I believe this is located in the trunk and is an easy fix. (If my terminology is incorrect or location incorrect, my apologies and someone feel free to correct me) Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694804502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464401, "authorName": "SDietrich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdietrich/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by SDietrich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694808991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12465866, "authorName": "jasonphilip45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonphilip45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtlaurelmd Thank you for the pictures of the gauges in working order. Great to see a 12c in such lovely form. I've heard some forums call it the change over valve... but what you called it is quite correct. Low to low/medium fix depending on how good the mechanic is. GLWTS. Watching with interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694817759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12466443, "authorName": "pacificimport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacificimport/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by pacificimport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694825700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12466493, "authorName": "pbf777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbf777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please stop with the \"it'd be great to put an 'LS' in this, or an 'LS' in that\"; this repetitive banter, in my opinion borders on moronic! \n\nI have been partners in the operation of an Automotive Performance Engine & Machine shop for over forty years, and as someone who actually does machine work on them, it's really not that impressive of an engine; and just because it \"has\" become popular, doesn't make it any different!\n\nSometimes, it's just like women's fashions, there just no explaining it!\n\nScott.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1694826471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12466560, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtlaurelmd it's the 'fuel tank changeover solenoid valve' and new they're about $130. Labor is a matter of installing it in the trunk (they're in the bottom of the trunk floor on this series, under the spare tire, and in the wheelwell in the Series 3 cars) so probably an hour or so at most. Easy fix.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694827564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467295, "authorName": "Monteleagre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monteleagre/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Monteleagre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694858661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12467587, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look, mom! No B-pillars! What an awesome cruiser that\u2019s really easy on the eyes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694868936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467658, "authorName": "Tjwuphill100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjwuphill100/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Tjwuphill100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694869970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12467743, "authorName": "dinodinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the A/C work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694870975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467835, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The XJC profile is so beautiful. This car is a lovely example. \r\nI would love to see one with the earlier slim bumpers. \r\nGood luck at the finish today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694872148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467968, "authorName": "JPB60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpb60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So true. Is it hard to replace the 5-mph crash bumpers with the earlier ones like my '72 XJ had? Only reason not to I can think of is it's a Felony or something...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694873555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12468188, "authorName": "Small_525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/small_525/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great looking car! I've always been a fan of the looks. And as other have said SBC swaps were common for Jaguars. I grew up here the only way to make them dependable DD's was to do it. There was a cable show on IIRC Speed TV that had a special on Jaguars...and they talked of Jag car clubs where owners bragged about how badly they were left stranded, almost as a badge of honor...\"You think that's bad I had...\" Also in the program, the guys that worked on the wood appointments, would say the car was just a way for Jaguar to display their wood! And what a job they did...\r\n\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694876038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12468457, "authorName": "Bibendum5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bibendum5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looked but didn't see...(my GF tells me this happens a lot)....video of rear windows retreating fully and smoothly? Pls / thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694878839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12468522, "authorName": "mtlaurelmd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtlaurelmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bibendum5\u2026I don\u2019t have a video of the rear windows going up and down. Pictures 48 and 49 show the rear windows fully retracted. All windows work and retract completely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694879528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12469147, "authorName": "Jagandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagandy/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Jagandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694884550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469524, "authorName": "Tjwuphill100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjwuphill100/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Tjwuphill100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694885852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469629, "authorName": "SDietrich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdietrich/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by SDietrich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886238, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469662, "authorName": "surfdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfdog/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by surfdog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469712, "authorName": "Tjwuphill100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjwuphill100/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Tjwuphill100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469745, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by kenbaker1265", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469807, "authorName": "Coventrywood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coventrywood/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Coventrywood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469810, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the finest models of Jaguar ever made. The V-12 is a masterpiece. I had an XJS V-12 years ago with over 250k miles. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694886828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12469821, "authorName": "levenge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/levenge/", "bidAmount": 16666, "content": "$16,666 bid placed by levenge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469824, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by st8omind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469857, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694886967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469871, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by st8omind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469875, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469883, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by st8omind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469887, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469892, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by st8omind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469900, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469905, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by st8omind", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469908, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469926, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469929, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469936, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469945, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469965, "authorName": "carjockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjockey/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by carjockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469966, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469982, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12469989, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470015, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470018, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470027, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470033, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a horse race! GLWA on this super rare 12C.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470041, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470045, "authorName": "schigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "definitely worth having - jealous of the eventual winner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470046, "authorName": "acad23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acad23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Horse race?\r\n\r\nMore like a boxing match...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470052, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Horses chasing a Jaguar..interesting switch!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694887648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470054, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470058, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470061, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by classicswin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470049, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lots to like here with this one ! coupe. green. olive. only thing that would make it better would be a manual shift.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694887694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470067, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12470093, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/16/23 for $25,250 to Dev333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887823, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12470099, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously a great deal!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470102, "authorName": "classicswin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicswin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many congratulations @dev333", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694887856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470107, "authorName": "schigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean, on some level, anything under $30K is a job well done. Congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694887869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470108, "authorName": "srd6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srd6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Dev333 on a well-bought coupe - a few repairs and clean-ups and you have a 30k+ appreciating classic. There was a 12C that did 50k+ a few months back on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694887897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470119, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you one and all! I was very determined. This is going to become a car that anyone and everyone would fall in love with.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694887909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470121, "authorName": "Coventrywood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coventrywood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted this car, but am really glad you gents worked so hard driving up the value of the one I already have! Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694887913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470140, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dev333 Please find a way to share the progress of this beauty!\nMany of us are already in love with it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694888051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470402, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Jag. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694889033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470449, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dev333, congratulations! Looks like you\u2019ve been chasing some of these Jag coupes and finally got yourself a beauty. Best wishes and it will do nothing but appreciate and provide lots of joy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694889212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470465, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been chasing them indeed, BBK. Thank you for the kind wishes. Thank you also upinthetrees and FAO!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694889269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12470570, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dev333 Thank you.\nI have been carefully watching these also as have seen you chasing them.\nI'm just a spectator waiting for the right car at the right time so I can create something out of one of these that nobody would want, and transforming it into something that shows the potential, lying unseen, to most people's eyes.\nReally looking to see how this one comes out!\nGreat one to start with for sure!\nAlso would love to share ideas if you care to.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694889824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12471307, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT deal of the month, maybe the year. Even in bad form these have become highly sought after, for good reason. Might be the second best looking Jaguar ever made, and that\u2019s saying something. \r\n\r\nI found another YouTube XJ coupe restoration channel, enjoy! \r\n\r\n https://youtube.com/playlist?list=UULjjX4JkJS32rsVdz7a4WjA&si=IXVJb_UrYdtGLntG", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694892924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12474294, "authorName": "TangoAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangoair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be the best buy I've ever on this model in current times.\n\nI own an XJ6C. Replaced floor pans, going for paint & interior early next year. It's 100% mechanically. Will have close to this amount in my car. Granted, this example will need a bit of work to make it 110% but so so worth it.\nI would have been feverishly bidding had I not been in attendance at a funeral.\n @Dev333 you really received a tremendous buy on this one. Can you feel the envy?\n\nCongratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694952303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12476705, "authorName": "Dev333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dev333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you DenverWoody and TangoAir for the kind words. I hope what I sense is not envy, but a collective, fervent desire to see this car elevated to its full potential glory!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694973439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12480044, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dev333 not envy, I bought this one and now it\u2019s 100% reconditioned: \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-jaguar-xj6c-coupe-4/\r\n\r\nAnd I only say this is the second best looking Jaguar because there\u2019s this other one known as the e-type that many smart people would agree is the best looking car of all time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694994349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12483673, "authorName": "eaasness98168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaasness98168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @dev333. Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695058643, "type": "comment"}]