Highlights
- Low ownership facelift XJS in an attractive colour combination
- 5.3-litre V12 engine mated to 3-speed GM automatic transmission
- Potential basis for an excellent restoration project
The Appeal
Produced between 1991 and 1996, Jaguar’s final iteration of the XJS introduced a number of styling and mechanical updates to their longest running model.
Key external styling differences included a larger glass area for the rear side windows, giving the impression of both larger windows and slimmed down rear buttresses, and a reworked rear light cluster design giving a cleaner more modern look. Internally the main changes consisted of a new instrument binnacle, and higher levels of interior equipment.
Offered here for auction in desirable 5.3-litre V12 form, this 1991 XJS comes from the 16 year long term ownership of its 3rd owner. Reported to have been serviced when required during annual MOT testing, this XJS is reported to be in good running order although could now benefit from some attention to both exterior and interior condition.
The History and Paperwork
- V5 present
- MOT valid until 24/03/2024 with no advisories stated
- 2 former keepers
- Reported to be supplied with a collection of documents relating to previous servicing work
- Supplied with a collection of historic MOT certificates
The Interior
- Presented in a light beige leather with burr walnut veneers over darker grey carpets
- Electrically operated heated front seats with memory function for the driver’s seat
- Cruise control and digital LCD trip computer giving average and instant fuel economy, average speed and current time
- Air conditioning with automatic and manual control
- Later Sony CD player head unit with USB and auxiliary input
- Looking at the interior of this XJS it would be fair to say it currently presents in fairly heavily used condition.
- Most of the interior leather damage is focused on the driver’s seat, which has a ripped seat squab in addition to a worn and what looks to be a previously repaired side bolster.
- The rest of the interior leather, although appearing somewhat soiled, doesn’t appear to demonstrate any significant damage and should be amenable to a good clean up and feed
- Carpets appear to be original and complete although also present currently in a somewhat soiled condition and would benefit from a thorough valet
- The lovely interior burr walnut trim appears richly coloured and complete with some cracking and damage over the centre console area
- The owner reports he has had the headlining replaced whilst under his ownership and that all interior equipment functions as expected
The Exterior
- Presented in the attractive shade of Oyster metallic with dual red and grey coachlines
- Later facelift model with restyled rear side window profile and rear light cluster arrangement
- Sitting on an original set of 15 inch lattice alloy wheels with Jaguar centre badges
- Looking over the bodywork of this XJS its apparent that some of the typical problem areas would benefit from attention. In particular wheel arches and front and rear sill sections demonstrate visible corrosion, along with the bonnet leading edge
- Note is additionally made of key marks running along both the nearside and offside flanks of the car
- External lighting and trim appear complete with evidence of some damage over the nearside rear light cluster
The Mechanics
- 5.3-litre V12 engine delivering power to the rear wheels via a 3-speed GM automatic transmission
- Reported by the owner to be in a good running condition, starting keenly and performing well out on the road. However he also reports a power steering fluid leak which requires topping up from time to time
- The owner tells us that recently whilst under his ownership the XJS has had some attention paid to the exhaust and suspension systems and there is some paperwork relating to this work
- Reported to have been serviced as required during annual MOT assessment
Summary
Built during the final years of XJS production, the 1991 – 1996 facelift models managed to successfully update the XJS’ looks until the introduction of the XK8.
With only 2 former keepers, this late XJS could now form the basis of an excellent restoration project and given its fine pedigree, rightfully deserves to be brought back to its former glory.
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