Highlights
- Exceptionally rare 340bhp Chasseur with Turbo Technics conversion
- Smart dark red metallic with beige leather with Chasseur body kit
- Only five registered keepers
- Recent £4,000 overhaul including new head gasket and water pump
- Chasseur alloy wheels recently fully refurbished
- MOT valid to August 2026
The Appeal
With the XJ40, Jaguar seemed to forget its heritage as a high-performance saloon car maker. But if you had sufficiently deep pockets, there was a solution. For a 50% premium over your XJ40 purchase price - equivalent to nearly £50,000 today - you could get Chasseur to build you a Stealth.
Key to the Stealth’s makeover was the input of Turbo Technics, which added two Garrett T25 turbos to hike power by 50% to a stated 310bhp, although in reality it was closer to 340bhp. The suspension and steering were tweaked, and it was fitted with a bespoke straight-through exhaust. The Chasseur could out-accelerate all of its peers, including Bentley Turbo R, Mercedes 560 SEL and BMW 750.
Numbers vary, but between 30 and 43 were built. This is car number 21. Looking smart in burgundy red with its array of Chasseur body additions, including a pair of bonnet edge vents, it has covered just 47,000 miles in the hands of a few keepers. The condition is impressive across the exterior and the luxury Sovereign-specification beige leather.
The car comes to market fresh from over £4,000 of work, including head gasket and water pump replacement and a full service. The bespoke Chasseur alloys have also been recently refurbished.
The Chasseur is the sort of car that generates questions and interest even amongst the most informed of Jaguar enthusiasts. This car is impressive, and with that recent work and its lengthy MOT, it is ready to use and enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th September 1990
- Five registered keepers
- Current keeper since April 2024
- Chasseur Stealth conversion with Turbo Technics twin turbo conversion
- Current MOT to 19th August 2026 with advisories to note
- Part of Jaguar history advised by seller
- £4,223 spent in September 2025 on head gasket, water pump and servicing
- Allo wheels refurbished in April 2025
- Specification shown in photos
- Stated as 21 of 30 cars built with some sources stating 43 built
- Conversion cost £18,750 when new, equivalent to £46,772 now
- Purchase price of this car from Jaguar when new was £31,500 (£78,000 now)
- V5C in current keeper’s name
The Condition
- Attractive car in Bordeaux Red with Doeskin interior with gold script and coachlines
- Paintwork presents well with some light marks to note but nothing unsightly
- Bodywork in good order with usual XJ40 check areas presenting well
- There is a small dent to note on offside passenger rear door
- Chasseur body kit, including skirts, bonnet vents and spoilers in good order
- Fondmetal alloy wheels recently refurbished with centre caps showing light wear
- Underside attracts no structural advisories on MOT
- Beige leather interior in very good order and high specification Sovereign spec
- Inlaid veneers to the dashboard and doors present very well
- Specification includes cruise control, sunroof and electric front seats
- Slight wear to note to the headlining as shown in photos
- We are told that everything works correctly
The Mechanics
- 3,980cc AJ6 engine with Turbo Technics Twin Turbo conversion
- Officially quoted at 310bhp but most Chasseurs delivered 340bhp
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Vendor states that it starts immediately with no faults
- Lowered and revised suspension and sharpened steering
- Specification shown in photos
- Advisories to note on current MOT
Recent maintenance includes:
- Fuel filter
- Head gasket
- Water pump
- Various vacuum pipes replaced
- Rear brake overhaul
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