# Jaguar XJ (Series 3) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Jaguar XJ (Series 3).

### Overview
- **Make:** Jaguar
- **Model:** XJ
- **Generation:** Series 3
- **Production Years:** 1980–1992
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/series-3
- **Data as of:** October 20, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-20T04:40:20.857Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 5 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 2 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 18 completed transactions
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $19,299 – $20,799

## Active Live Auctions
- **1987 Jaguar XJ6 XJ Series 3** | Current Bid: $5,600 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Burley, Idaho 83318 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1987-jaguar-xj-xj6-xj-series-3-12865189)
- **1986 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas** | Current Bid: $1,500 | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Savannah, Georgia | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-jaguar-xj-xj6-vanden-plas-72b4fb18)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1987 Jaguar XJ6 XJ Series 3** (1987) | Asking: $5,600 | 58,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Burley, Idaho 83318 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1987-jaguar-xj-xj6-xj-series-3-12865189)
- **1986 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas** (1986) | Asking: $1,500 | 136,200 mi | automatic | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Savannah, Georgia | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-jaguar-xj-xj6-vanden-plas-72b4fb18)
- **1988 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas** (1988) | Asking: $19,299 | 34,086 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1988-jaguar-xj-xj6-vanden-plas-aab9db1e)
- **1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III** (1987) | Asking: $20,799 | 79,022 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1987-jaguar-xj-xj6-series-iii-3001524e)
- **1985 Jaguar XJ12 Vanden Plas** (1985) | Asking: N/A | 155,908 mi | automatic | Venue: RM Sotheby's | Location: Silver Creek, New York | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1985-jaguar-xj-xj12-vanden-plas-4c6f97ce)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 18 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | XJ6 | Automatic | 70,000 mi | $7,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 10, 2026 | XJ6 | Automatic | — | $8,800 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 7, 2026 | XJ6 | Automatic | 51,000 mi | $18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 29, 2026 | XJ6 | Automatic | 71,502 mi | $800 | Hemmings Auctions |
| Aug 26, 2026 | XJ6 | Automatic | 40,000 mi | $10,600 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| XJ6 | 17 | $7,000 |
| XJ12 | 1 | — |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 18 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 41 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Jaguar XJ (Series 3)?

For the XJ XJ6, the median sale price over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout is $7,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $19,299 to $20,799.

### How many Jaguar XJ (Series 3) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 20, 2026, there are 5 verified Jaguar XJ (Series 3) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 2 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Jaguar XJ (Series 3) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 18 sales of the Jaguar XJ (Series 3) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Jaguar XJ (Series 3) cars sell?

Of the 18 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 16 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Barrett-Jackson and 1 on Hemmings Auctions.

### Where does GarageScout's Jaguar XJ (Series 3) market data come from?

GarageScout's Jaguar XJ (Series 3) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Barrett-Jackson, Cars & Bids, Hagerty Marketplace, Hemmings Auctions, 1 other site and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Series 1](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/series-1), [Series 2](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/series-2), [X300](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/x300), [X308](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/x308), [X350](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/x350), [X351](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/x351), [XJ40](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/xj40)
- **Series 3 variants:** [XJ6](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/series-3/xj6), [XJ12](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj/series-3/xj12)
- **Model:** [All Jaguar XJ markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar/xj)
- **Make:** [All Jaguar markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/jaguar)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*