1990 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign 4.0
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Highlights
- Single registered keeper from new
- Garaged throughout its life
- Recent £2,500 recommissioning by Jaguar specialist
- Early 4litre AJ6 car with upmarket Sovereign trim
- Low mileage car
- MOT to September 2024 with no advisories
- Private plate not included in the sale
- 3 keys
The Appeal
With interest in Jaguar’s smooth XJ40 on the rise, here is a great opportunity for collectors. It is a one-keeper, low mileage car in premium Sovereign trim with the 4litre AJ6 engine.
It comes to market fresh from a comprehensive recommissioning process by a Jaguar specialist costing £2,500. That included a new MOT which runs to September 2024 with no advisories.
The condition across the car reflects all those factors. It has been garaged all its life so presents in remarkably preserved condition - part of its appeal is that it is an original, unrestored car.
XJ40s in this condition with this provenance are getting rare. This one looks very tempting.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd April 1990
- One registered keeper from new who was a Jaguar enthusiast
- Just 58,655 miles and has always been kept in a garage
- Stored and unused from 2006 to 2023
- After the keeper passed away, the car was sent to a Jaguar specialist
- This specialist checked the car over and recommissioned it in September 2023
- The invoice for this work was £2,483 and the work is summarised below
- A copy of this invoice appears in the history file and photographs
- Stamped service book up to year it was stored plus service records from 2004 to 2014
- The car has been unused since recommissioning was completed in September 2023
- 4litre XJ40 introduced in September 1989 and this car is an early example
- Full book set including factory wallet, all in good condition
- MOT to 11th September 2024 with no advisories and 58,645 miles showing on test Private plate not included in the sale
Summary of September 2023 work:
- General check over ahead of recommissioning
- Drive belts replaced
- Full service
- Gearbox fluids drained and replaced
- Coolant system flushed and refilled
- Axle oil replaced
- Brakes checked and overhauled
The Condition
- Smart light blue metallic paintwork in original and well kept condition
- Expect some light marks to paintwork typical of age and originality
- Retains its factory-applied pin stripes to each side of the car
- Bodywork in good order with solid sills and arches
- There are two small rust spots on the body but not immediately visible
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Sits on small diameter, factory-correct alloys that deliver excellent ride
- Michelin tyres fitted all round that appear to be in good condition
- High Sovereign specification with uprated beige leathers and wood veneers
- Veneers include hand-applied inlays and appear well kept with no obvious deterioration
- Leather presents well with well kept condition indicative of low mileage
- Interior fittings well kept with good headlining exhibiting no obvious sagging
- Trim include sliding steel sunroof and electric front seats
- Very original interior including Jaguar radio cassette system
- Dials work correctly and digital odometer remains bright and clearly visible
- Factory tool kit in boot with matching alloy spare wheel
The Mechanics
- 3,980cc AJ6 straight six engine as fitted to later XJ40s
- 4spd automatic transmission with sport mode and Jaguar J-Gate
- Good maintenance records up to storage in 2006
- Subsequent £2,500 mechanical overhaul following recovery from storage
- All recent work carried out by Jaguar specialist
- Car has been unused since this work was completed
- The overhaul is summarised above
- No mechanical advisories on the current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1990
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJ
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 58,655 Miles
- Engine size 3980
Auction Details
Message C&C Auction Team
- Seller Type Private
- Town Colchester
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
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