Highlights
- Highly presented V12 car in navy blue with beige leather
- Comprehensive restoration including bodywork, paint, and woodwork
- Purchased from President of the French Jaguar Enthusiast Club
- Suspension overhaul, new front calipers and brake master cylinder replaced
- New power steering rack fitted
- Controle Technique valid to September 2030
The Appeal
The original XJ Jaguar’s intrinsic qualities plus Pininfarina’s clever makeover explain why this smooth-riding car remained in production for so long after the arrival of the XJ40. Then, of course, there’s that sinuous V12 powerplant, surely one of the greatest production engines of all time.
This very highly presented Series 3 XJ12 Sovereign is a chance to discover what all the fuss is about. It was bought by the seller in 2013 from the President of the French Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. Following a comprehensive restoration covering bodywork, paint and woodwork, it is in really fine condition. The suspension has also been overhauled, new brake master cylinder fitted and the front calipers replaced. A new power steering rack has been fitted. Added reassurance is provided by the lengthy Controle Technique, which runs to September 2030.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1986
- French registration DA336SH
- Purchased by the current owner in 2013
- Acquired from President of the French Jaguar Enthusiast Club
- Controle Technique valid until 21st September 2030
- Odometer shows 155,651 kilometres
- Vendor states odometer is accurate but this is not verified
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Factory tool box with tools
- French registration document (Carte grise)
- 2 sets of keys
- Dry stored by current keeper
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in smart condition following complete restoration
- Paintwork in Navy Blue with gold coachline presents well with few signs of age
- Vendor states "very beautiful paint on completely revised condition"
- Factory standard car with refurbished ‘pepperpot’ alloy wheels
- Vendor reports that new tyres have been fitted
- Underside as shown with technical inspection valid to 2030
- Front floor pans slightly dented according to seller but no issues we are told
- Interior rated as 'Very good' by seller with few imperfections and light signs of wear
- Original light beige leather upholstery in very good condition
- Carpets in very good order with wool mats in place
- Completely renovated walnut veneer woodwork
- Door cards have been replaced
- Fitted with Pioneer Bluetooth stereo
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc fuel injected V12 engine
- 3spd automatic transmission
- The vendor states no operational issues
- The vendor reports the car drives "without worry"
- Stainless steel exhaust system installed
Recent work advised by seller:
- New battery fitted
- Brake master cylinder replaced
- Suspension components renewed including silent blocks, ball joints, and shock absorbers
- Front brake calipers replaced
- Power steering rack replaced
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