Highlights
- Very low documented mileage
- Smart Cobolt Blue over Magnolia
- Rare Daimler Vanden Plas luxury version
- Extensive history with lots of recent work
- £3,000 of work by Surrey Jaguar Centre in late 2023
- Well kept car in good, usable order
The Appeal
The original Jaguar XJ was so good that even when this car was produced, 18 years after the first ones left the line, it set standards for ride and handling. And, of course, luxury.
None were more luxurious than this version, the Daimler-badged Vanden Plas. These cars got all the options the factory offered plus upgraded leather and a raft of tidy trim detailing. They came in special colours too, like the pretty Cobolt Blue of this car.
It is a very low mileage car with documented history. It retains its neat factory features like the GKN alloys and even the original factory Jaguar-branded radio cassette. There is plenty of recent work, including a £3,000 service and overhaul by specialist Surrey Jaguar Centre in November. Looking across the interior and exterior it presents very well. This is a sumptuous classic saloon you could easily show or simply enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th January 1986
- Five registered keepers from new
- Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition
- Old tax discs, MOTs and various invoices
- Service book with 13 stamps to 41,512 miles in 2002 with subsequent documented work
- MOT to 6th September 2024 with 51,691 miles showing on test and no advisories
- Few advisories showing on last run of MOTs
- Currently showing 53,192 miles
- £2,820 invoice from Surrey Jaguar Centre dated November 2023
- This work covered servicing at 51,925 miles and other repairs to steering rack, body, suspension, electrics and ignition
- Attention to auxiliary belts and plus in June 2024
- Stereo replaced with modern Blaupunkt unit in November 2023
- Original factory stereo included in sale
- 2 sets of keys
- Always garaged by current and previous keepers
- Workshop manual
The Condition
- Attractive Cobolt Blue metallic paintwork in very good overall condition
- Some minor marks to note in photographs such as to front nearside wing top
- Bodywork presents well with evidence of localised repairs in photos
- Sills and arches present well with only minor points to note in photos
- Underside in good order with undersealing and no structural MOT advisories
- Magnolia leather Daimler specification interior with four seats
- Leather is well kept with only light creasing notable to driver’s seat
- Interior fittings all very good including headlining, switchgear and trim
- Burr walnut veneers in very good condition across dashboard, doors and console
- Fitted with uprated air condition and steel sliding sunroof
- GKN alloy wheels with matching spare in good condition
- Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres showing plenty of tread
- Modern Blaupunkt stereo fitted with Bluetooth
- Original factory radio/cassette included
- Boot area presents well with good carpets here and in cabin
The Mechanics
- 4,235cc straight six XK engine with fuel injection
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Tool kit in good condition with factory hard case
- Well maintained car with thick history file
- Recent maintenance as documented above
- Close to £3,000 invested at Surrey Jaguar Centre in November
- No reported running or driving issues
- MOT to September with no advisories for mechanicals or running gear
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