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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