1976 Exceptionally solid XJC 4.2 for restoration SOLD

1976 XJC 4. 2 Auto Signal Red with Biscuit leather, matching numbers showing just under 71, 000 miles - believed correct.

The previous owner bought this car in 1996 as a restored car for his retirement present to himself and it was cherished. Unfortunately he was taken ill and the last time it was taxed and on the road was 2003.

I bought this as a 'barn find' last year and it looked very sad. Unfortunately it had been used as a general storage shelf in a damp garage and was covered in various items - the result of which is there's a lot of cosmetic surface rust and the car will require and complete repaint.

However - the good news is that there is virtually no detectable deep corrosion. It's rock solid underneath and there is no through body corrosion in the usual places (that I can see) apart from a small area on the bonnet below the inboard headlamp.

I've tried turning the engine over but it appears to be seized; I'd budget for an engine rebuild.

I believe the car is complete and it comes with some parts I have bought or had restored including a re-cored radiator, master cylinder, front bumper and nicer grille.

The interior is definitely salvageable. The leather seats are in generally good condition - the headlining material was sagging so badly that I have removed it. The carpets are horrible and will require replacing. Instruments and dashboard etc all present and correct.

The car sits squarely and on the original chrome wheels with chrome hub-caps - a set of polished Kent (period option) alloys are available by separate negotiation.

So in summary this is a structurally sound car that is more of a mechanical and cosmetic restoration rather that the more typical 'everything needs doing' one.

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