1991 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Le Mans Coupe

Highlights

One of only 280 celebratory Le Mans cars
Factory standard in Brooklands Green
One registered keeper
Always garaged
Service History from new'
Verified low mileage
To be supplied with Full UK Registration
Will be sold with a service and fresh MOT
One of the most original XJS cars available today'

The Appeal

32 years after its run of era-defining wins, Jaguar once again took first place on the podium at Le Mans. To celebrate that 1988 win, Jaguar produced two batches of celebratory cars. The second group of 280 cars arrived in 1990 based on the 5.3litre V12 coupe.

These special cars got Le Mans badging and motifs, upgraded interiors and the Sport Pack suspension. Just 280 were built and this example must be one of the best.

Finished in fetching Brooklands Green, it is a very low mileage car recently arrived from salt-free Japan where it had just one keeper. It was always garaged.

The car was imported to the UK by the seller, a specialist in Jaguars from Japan. It arrived with full service history but will be serviced again prior to sale. The vendor can assist with UK registration so that the buyer is the first keeper in this country.

A very good example of a rare and particularly desirable version of the much-admired XJ-S.

The History and Paperwork

1991 car originally sold new in Japan
Single keeper in Japan
Recently imported to the Uk by vendor
The seller specialises in importing Jaguars from Japan
Always garaged by single Japanese keeper
Service History from new
Will be MOT'd prior to sale
To be supplied fully registered with new V5 and number plates
Mileage verified by certification
Export certificate and NOVA documents
Original handbooks and wallet
One of 280 Le Mans special editions built from 1990
Please allow 4-6 weeks for DVLA to process the application for First Registration

Le Mans cars received:

Premium Autolux leather
Le Mans seat motifs and footplates
Gold bonnet badge
Le Mans boot badges
Sport Pack suspension package

Any inspection welcome by AA RAC or specialist, located in Surrey KT16, strongly advised to avoid any disappointment.

The Condition

Original factory Brooklands Green paint in very good order
This car has never been restored so some minor marks should be expected
Exterior presents very well with tidy, corrosion-free bodywork and good panels
Retains its factory Le Mans exterior fittings including badges and trim
16in lattice-style alloy wheels in very good order
Quality Michelin tyres
Hand-applied gold pinstripe with matching gold ‘growler’ bonnet badge
Underside in very good order due to salt-free Japanese roads and garaging
Cream leather interior with contrast green piping and Le Mans embossed motifs
Interior is highly presented with few if any signs of age or wear
Commonly used areas such as seat bolsters, wheel and console all well kept
High end Nakamichi CD player
Oatmeal carpets through cabin and boot, all well kept
Headlining recently replaced and in very good condition
High specification includes electric lumbar support and cruise control
Rust free condition with all original panels and paintwork

The Mechanics

285bhp 5.3litre V12 Jaguar engine with fuel injection
3spd automatic gearbox
No warning lights on dashboard
All electrics work correctly
No suspension sag according to vendor and confirmed by photographs
Full service history kept updated by single Japanese keeper
Will be serviced and MOT’d prior to sale
Full factory tool set
No reported running or driving issues

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