Supplied new on 1st August 1977 by Julians of Reading to the first keeper, Mr FJ Fullbrook of Reading, and remained in his ownership for 24 years, before passing to Lord Harris of Carpetright, Matalan and Great Universal fame. Ownership remained with him until a Jaguar enthusiast in Germany purchased the car in 2007, and has just recently returned home. A comprehensive detailed service history runs right back to birth. It takes about 3 seconds on the walk up to realise what a substantially important piece of Jaguar history this car is. The car sits just right, the factory chrome pressed wheels glisten in the sunlight. Upon opening the door the freshness of the factory velour seats (approx. 2/3 coupes had velour interior) welcomes you, not aged, the original flock carpeting retains its freshness and the instantly recognisable British Leyland smell of the 70,s is there in abundance. The engine bay is simply remarkable, totally unmolested, as is the boot interior. The full factory book pack is present in its period Blue Supercover wallet, with the many pullouts included. Most importantly the Passport to Service book remains, boasting 21 stamps along with continuation invoices for servicing carried out to date. The car recently completed a run from Chichester to Le Mans and back, before driving to Edinburgh without fault. Unlike other examples that have been apart, and had the goodness restored out of them, this car, aside from having refreshment of the paintwork in 2000 remains totally original to factory specification. With a fully warranted 26k miles, such low ownership, bearing a history and pedigree such as this, must be the best example out there. May P/X , Signal Red, £34,950
