Highlights
- £15,000 KWE suspension, manifold and rustproofing work
- Three keepers with the current one since 2009
- Smart Glacier White, Savile Grey leather and blue roof
- 18in Caibre lattice alloys and new tyres with original set included
- Recent welding and electrical work
- Economical LPG system professionally fitted
The Appeal
When it comes to the XJS, three extra letters are enough to elevate a car amongst enthusiasts. Those letters are KWE, indicating that a factory car has been extensively improved by this model specialist.
KWE turns the XJS into the car it was always meant to be. There are many improvement packages but the firm’s suspension upgrades are particularly sought-after because they deliver a much more engaging and planted GT car.
They are not cheap, though, as this car’s history file shows. The 2011 KWE work included suspension pack, uprated manifold and rust-proofing treatment that brought the final bill to £15,000. It is just one of the expenditures lavished on this car by its current long-term keeper. Recent work includes welding, electrical repairs and, of course, servicing. The car was professionally fitted with a LPG system in 2015.
Finished in smart Glacier White with Savile Grey leather and a tidy blue electric folding roof, this very smart convertible comes to market with long MOT to August containing no advisories.
The vendor writes:
“The car drives beautifully. We have been to the South of France and Italy in it many times. It is very comfortable and it handles superbly after the KWE restoration.
“It is a stunning car. The colour is quite rare, the LPG conversion works seamlessly and saves a fortune on fuel. It still leaves room for enough luggage for a 2 week holiday. I always wanted one of these. The previous keeper was a gentleman farmer who was also a collector and the car was well looked after. He used it for trips to Spain with his wife.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered January 1991
- Factory built in May 1990 according to JDHT certificate
- JDHT certificate confirms matching numbers and correct colour scheme
- Only three registered keepers
- First keper retained car for one year
- Previous keeper was a gentleman farmer and car collector
- Current keeper since December 2009
- He has used the car regularly for European road trips as detailed above
- Extensive KWE improvements documented in photos undertaken in 2011
- This work exceeded £15,000 including suspension, manifold and rustproofing work
- Regularly serviced by KWE, Elite Jaguar, Preston Jaguar and Modern Classics
- CD of work undertaken by KWE is supplied with car
- Fitted with a modern alarm system
- Always dry stored by current and previous keepers
- Four new tyres, welding work and alarm repairs in October 2024
- The car was displayed at a NEC classic car show a few years ago
- LPG professionally fitted in 2015
- Factory handbook and owner’s manual cassette as shown
- Two sets of five wheels including five factory lattice alloys
- MOT to 8th August 2025 with no advisories
- 117,314 miles on MOT and now showing 117,381 miles according to seller
The Condition
- Smart, rare and factory correct Glacier White paintwork with coachline in good order
- Due to the originality there are some light marks to note in photos but not significant
- Bodywork presents well with older cavity wax injection and rustproofing protection by KWE
- More recent welding work in October 2024 to attend to structure and bodywork
- No obvious corrosion to note aside from some light aging to nearside sill rear edge
- Arches, sills and underside in good order for age with no structural advisories on MOT
- Bodywork is straight with good panel fit and no reported accident damage
- Fitted with a seet of Calibre lattice-style bolted and polished 18in alloy wheels in good order with light aging
- Recently fitted with a set of four new Davanti tyres as shown
- Additional spare Calibre alloy wheels included in sale as shown
- Also supplied with a set of five factory lattice alloys in very good condition with tyres
- Dark blue electric folding roof in very good working condition with matching factory tonneau
- Exterior chromework including bumpers is well kept with other bumper fittings also presenting well
- Vendor advises that there is a small dent in the chrome windscreen surround
- Lights in good order particularly the rare and hard to source headlights
- Well kept Savile Grey leather interior with blue piping showing some light wear
- This is largely limited to the usual high traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster
- Other areas such as carpets, burr walnut veneers, door cards and trim all well kept
- Fitted with a high end Pioneer stereo with pop-out screen and navigation system
- Blue carpets in good order with protective factory fitted overmats to footwells
- Driver’s footwell mat shows some wear that could be easily rectified
- Storage box behind rear seats containing warning triangle and fire extinguisher
- Well kept switchgear which is in working order including heated suits and cruise control
- Air conditioning works but vendor advises there is a small leak requiring annual top ups
- Air conditioning system has been converted to modern gas
- Dashboard lights converted to LED system
- Later factory steering wheel with four spokes
- No reported faults with electrics, switchgear or lighting except as noted
- No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or advised by seller
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc Jaguar V12 engine with fuel injection delivering 285bhp
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Professionally fitted LPG system
- KWE performance manifold which we are told returns performance to factory levels
- KWE suspension upgrades as detailed in photos and above
- HBE Front Cruciform (x) body stiffener to improve handling
- New battery fitted in July 2024
- Regularly serviced and maintained by marque specialists as detailed above
- There is no spare wheel due to LPG kit but a puncture repair kit is provided with car
- No reported running or driving issues
- Used regularly by the seller for long European trips without issue
- Good history file as detailed above and shown in photos
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT
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