One of the more curious things about the convergence of money and cars is how the world’s elite really like to have companies build wagon versions of their favorite sports cars and coupes. Aston Martins, Porsches, Bentleys – there are numerous coffee table books from the 1980s that showcase these vehicles that, while seemingly fairly ordinary in appearance, actually represent a tremendous amount of money and energy committed to a handful of vehicles reserved for a select few. This 1983 Jaguar XJS Lynx Eventer listed here on the LBI Limited website is a classic example of a custom creation limited to a handful of examples – and this one has been sorely neglected.

To create the Eventer, the rear of the XJS was substantially overhauled. The rear bulkhead was modified to accommodate a full rear hatch, which then triggered a variety of structural changes. The factory fuel tank was removed, and a modified unit that wrapped around the spare tire was installed. A false floor then sat atop the spare tire, and a proper rear backseat that could lay flat was installed so as to accommodate both passengers and lengthy cargo when required. Six feet of cargo space became available when the Jaguar was converted into a wagon, which isn’t bad considering what Lynx started with.

These Eventers were custom-built at the future owner’s request, with all manners of trimmings decided at time of ordering. The conversion of the coupe into an Eventer could take upwards of 14 weeks, so patience was required when ordering one of these custom conversions. Ultimately, despite its very OEM-correct appearance, Jaguar did not sell the vehicles through their dealerships but would honor the factory warranty on any unmodified parts. With the luxurious interior largely unaltered from the factory, owners of these limited-production Eventers still enjoyed acres of wood trim, leather, and thick carpeting.

Sadly, this Eventer has fallen on hard times despite its desirability and rarity. The story of this unusual wagon creation has floated around the internet for years, with little known about its previous owner or why he let it go to rot after importing it from the UK. It seems the car was promptly parked and abandoned not long after arriving via cargo ship, and given the extensiveness of the rust that is seemingly everywhere, all I can figure is the Eventer arrived in worse condition than presented and the U.S.-based importer quickly lost interest in the project. It appears to have been sold by LBI Limited, so hopefully, it has a new caretaker who is bringing it back to life.