1984 JAGUAR XJ-SC

Powered exclusively by Jaguar's proven V12 engine, the first XJ-S appeared in 1975. In the midst of the fuel crisis the car struggled to sell, consequently a six-cylinder version appeared in 1981. In 1983, a new cabriolet version named the XJ-SC was introduced with Jaguar's new AJ6 engine. In this model the coupe's rear jump seats were eliminated, making the XJ-SC only a 2-seater car. The XJ-SC was not strictly a full convertible, as it had a non-removable centre targa-type structure and fixed cant rails above the doors, along with fixed rear quarter windows. In 1988 Jaguar replaced the XJ-SC targa-type model with a two-seater full convertible. The Claret metallic car on display was manufactured on the 4th of April 1984 and was sold new by Stratstone Jaguar in the UK before being privately imported to Australia.

=