There are rare cars, like the Jaguar XJ-S shooting brake conversion by Lynx, of which only 67 were made, and then there are really rare cars like this one, which is one of five examples of the breed that was thought to have been lost to the sands of time.
Found in a garage under a coat of dust, this 1983 Jaguar XJ-S HE Lynx Eventer is conversion number 11 and is one of a small number of cars that collectors lost track of over the years. In actuality, it had been sitting idle for more than eight years before being rediscovered in June 2022 and is now being offered for sale.
After being found, it was given a wash and a Jaguar specialist replaced the fuel pump and filter and flushed the gas tank, all of which was enough to get it running again. It has not, however, been restored, meaning that everything from the Jaguar Racing Green paint to the 5.3-liter V12 is completely original.
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That means that this 46,502-mile (74,837 km) car is almost completely unchanged from when it was new. In fact, the seller notes that a picnic hamper and blanket that have never been used come with the car.
Its original status, though, comes with a few disadvantages. Although the 5.3-liter, 295 hp (220 kW/299 PS) Jaguar V12 engine runs, it is recommended that its new owner give it a once-over and change the belts. The rear brakes are also binding due to their disuse, so you might not want to try to drive this one away from the auction house.
Any problems are minor, though, and the body is straight with only light spotting on the chrome at the back of the exterior. The interior, meanwhile, presents very well and all of the plaques in the right place.
The car is up for auction in the U.K. and the sale is being handled by Car & Classic. It ends on July 17 and the rare Jag seems unlikely to go cheap.
