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Our read

GarageScout Take

The defining wrinkle is the later XJ6-sourced 4.2-liter six in a 1953 Drophead, backed by recommissioning after decades in storage. At 1,500 indicated miles, it sits near the low end for this generation.

Strengths

  • Replacement 4.2-liter inline-six and four-speed manual transmission.
  • Recommissioning included fuel and brake system overhauls, followed by front suspension and clutch work.
  • Includes spare parts, parts receipts, and a car cover.

Watch For

  • The seller notes prior accidents and body work on the front and rear, with chips, blemishes, and other imperfections visible throughout the body.
  • The soft top requires replacement; the wipers are nonfunctional and the heater is not hooked up.
  • Total mileage is unknown, and the Ohio title is marked “Exceeds Mechanical Limits.”
  • NMVTIS lists a Junk title associated with the VIN in Illinois in 1992, although the seller believes it belongs to another car; first gear is said to be noisy.