87 XJ12 series 3 saloon V12 with 700R4 overdrive.

The Jaguar V12 Series 3 saloon wasn’t offered for sale in the U.S. If you want the classic XJ saloon with the performance of the silky smooth V12, you either have to try to find a good example that was originally sold in another country, or build one.
This car started out as a very clean 87 XJ6 which I converted to Jaguar V12 power. The engine, efi computer, and engine management are originally from a low mileage 88 XJ-S. The transmission is a GM 700R4 automatic overdrive installed with a John’s Cars Quarterbreed kit. It’s got a Euro spec stainless exhaust system with no catalytic converters. The ignition system and fuel system are restored with new distributor and a new engine wiring harness. It has a gear reduction starter. It starts and runs perfectly and is a very reliable car that is extremely fun to drive.
In addition to the engine and transmission upgrade, there was an extensive restoration to the rest of the car including new interior trim and new walnut instrument panel. Bumpers were modified to fit closer to the bodywork and Euro spec 7” outer headlights are fitted.
It’s rust free and repainted in Jaguar Meteorite Mica (code MDX).
The restoration is a few years old and isn’t perfect but I don’t drive it much and it’s kept in a climate controlled shop.
I built it as a fun project and I still love the car but I’ve had my fun with it and feelIt’s time to move it on and work on something else.
Feel free to email me at jtestrake@aol.com for more details about this car.