Key features

Elegant champagne gold metallic livery with a beige leather interior
Fully restored in 2023, including a complete repaint and extensive mechanical work
Valid French MOT until June 2027
4.0-litre AJ16 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox
Recently serviced, with suspension work carried out, and new brake pads and tyres
118,113 km on the odometer

The appeal

Ford’s investment led to significant developments in the Jaguar XJS over the course of its production run. Whilst the early models remain highly sought-after by collectors, the later versions benefit from numerous improvements that make them particularly well-suited to road use and long journeys. Their build quality has improved, and the 4.0-litre AJ16 inline six-cylinder engine is a renowned power unit. The four-speed automatic gearbox that accompanies it is also well-suited to everyday driving.

This 1993 example, presented in a champagne gold livery with a beige leather interior, is believed to have originated in California before being imported into France in 1995. Its current owner acquired it in 2023 at an estate sale organised by a solicitor and has since carried out extensive work on it. The paintwork was completely redone that same year, whilst a full service included the replacement of fluids, filters, spark plugs, brake pads and tyres. Work was also carried out on the front suspension.

Further work was carried out in 2024, notably the replacement of the crankshaft position sensor, two rear steering links and the air flow meter, using parts sourced from SNG Barratt, a British specialist in Jaguar parts.

The seller describes the bodywork, paintwork and mechanical components as being in excellent condition, whilst the interior is in very good condition. The car features several stickers and badges added by its current owner, as well as a Jaguar ‘Leaper’ emblem on the front. These items can be removed according to the future owner’s preferences.

The black soft top operates correctly and its headlining has been replaced. A soft-top cover is also supplied. The lot also includes several Jaguar XJS workshop manuals, the original steering wheel, the rear bench seat and a selection of spare parts. The seller also offers to carry out an oil change and replace the oil filter prior to delivery. The French roadworthiness certificate is valid until 10 June 2027.

Key details

Kilometres: 118,113 km on the odometer, stated as the actual mileage
Country of registration: France, standard registration with matching serial numbers; previously registered in the United States until 1995
MOT: valid until 10 June 2027
Engine: 4.0-litre AJ16 inline six-cylinder petrol engine
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic with Sport mode
Documentation: Jaguar XJS workshop manuals and invoices for recent work; service history book not available

Summary of recent servicing using SNG Barratt parts

2023:

Major general service: fluids, oils, filters and spark plugs replaced
Front and rear brake pads replaced
Four new tyres
Work carried out on the front suspension
New battery
Alarm replaced
Car stereo replaced
Full repaint

2024:

Crankshaft position sensor replaced
Two new rear steering links
Spark plugs replaced
New air flow meter
Soft top lining replaced
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Details

Fully restored in 2023 with a new champagne gold metallic paint finish
A few slight marks visible on the bodywork, particularly on the rear wheel arch on the driver’s side
Rear bumper bar scratched at the passenger-side corner
Bodywork features several Jaguar stickers, additional badges and a Jaguar ‘Leaper’ emblem at the front
Decorative Jaguar logos and stickers in the colours of the Union Jack added by the current owner
Black soft top with recently replaced headlining
Soft top described as being in very good condition and functioning correctly
Soft top cover included
Recent servicing as detailed above, including four new tyres
Polished ‘Starfish’ alloy wheels showing some signs of age
Some recent parts as shown in
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