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Lot Essay
CONVERSION BY LYNX
Engine: V12, single overhead camshaft, 5343cc; transmission: three-speed automatic; suspension: fully independent by wishbones and coil springs; four-wheel power assisted disc. Left hand drive.
The Jaguar XJ line, announced in 1968, was enhanced in 1975 by a shorter wheelbase coupe, and then by the 150 mph XJ12. Since Jaguar did not offer a convertible it was inevitable that specialists would, as there was a small but steady demand from those who wanted the quality and performance of the Jaguar with fresh air motoring. Lynx Engineering, builders of a respected D-Type Jaguar replica, from 1979 to the mid-1980s, were commissioned to convert this particular example in 1985 at a cost of SFcs 30,000. This involved substantially stengthening the car's structure to compensate for the loss of the roof. There were deeper sills which slightly reduced the door apertures. The new power operated hood was covered with mohair and lined with West of England cloth. Alterations to interior trim and fittings were kept to a minimum; quality and workmanship were commensurate with Jaguar's own. A potential purchaser may be reassured to know that maintenance and repairs for these convertibles are still available from Lynx. Recently the owner has rebuilt both cylinder heads, the automatic gearbox and power steering, amounting to some SFcs 15,000. The recorded mileage is just over 96,000. Although a number of Jaguar saloons were transformed, only a few of the potent V12 Coupes have ever been changed, making this example genuinely rare.
Engine: V12, single overhead camshaft, 5343cc; transmission: three-speed automatic; suspension: fully independent by wishbones and coil springs; four-wheel power assisted disc. Left hand drive.
The Jaguar XJ line, announced in 1968, was enhanced in 1975 by a shorter wheelbase coupe, and then by the 150 mph XJ12. Since Jaguar did not offer a convertible it was inevitable that specialists would, as there was a small but steady demand from those who wanted the quality and performance of the Jaguar with fresh air motoring. Lynx Engineering, builders of a respected D-Type Jaguar replica, from 1979 to the mid-1980s, were commissioned to convert this particular example in 1985 at a cost of SFcs 30,000. This involved substantially stengthening the car's structure to compensate for the loss of the roof. There were deeper sills which slightly reduced the door apertures. The new power operated hood was covered with mohair and lined with West of England cloth. Alterations to interior trim and fittings were kept to a minimum; quality and workmanship were commensurate with Jaguar's own. A potential purchaser may be reassured to know that maintenance and repairs for these convertibles are still available from Lynx. Recently the owner has rebuilt both cylinder heads, the automatic gearbox and power steering, amounting to some SFcs 15,000. The recorded mileage is just over 96,000. Although a number of Jaguar saloons were transformed, only a few of the potent V12 Coupes have ever been changed, making this example genuinely rare.