1992 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible KWE Conversion
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Highlights
- £100,000 KWE conversion in 2010
- KWE engine and handling kit and retrim
- 6spd manual gearbox conversion
- £25,000 invested since 2016 with E-Type UK
- Very well kept in smart colour scheme
- Rare to find with this specification
The Appeal
Jaguar continuously improved the XJS during its long life, but never really tackled its potential as a sports car. That job fell to specialist KWE, which made its name upgrading and improving these cars.
The eagled-eyed will spot this 1992 V12 convertible’s secret. Those bespoke KWE wheels reveal that this car underwent a £100,000 restoration by the specialist in 2010. That work included a reconditioned engine with upgraded engine management system, Tremec 6spd manual gearbox conversion, full suspension rebuild with KWE handling kit, KWE convertible stiffening pack and interior retrimmed that alone cost over £11,000.
Since this work was completed the car has received over £25,000 of attention by specialist E-Type UK covering head gasket repairs, fuel injection upgrade and new dark blue roof.
This standard-looking XJS is not to be confused with regular models. It has been upgraded to a high standard and then maintained without concern for the expense. A very special car.
The History and Paperwork
- DVLA records first registration on 31st December 1992
- First UK registered 23rd September 2005
- Four registered keepers in the UK
- Current keeper since 27th April 2018
- Extensive history file documenting work by KWE and E-Type UK
- Old MOTs to verify mileage
- 1 set of keys
- Last MOT expired on 26th August 2023 with no advisories and 159,821kms showing on test
- Now showing 160,072kms
- Invoices detailing over £100,000 of work by KWE in April 2010 summarised below
- Further £25,000 odf work since 2016 by specialists E-Type UK detailed below
KWE work summary - see photos for full details:
- Suspension rebuild
- Sports exhaust
- Interior retrim
- Engine management system
- Reconditioned engine
- Light alloy radiator
- 6spd Tremec manual gearbox conversion
- Torque and power enhancement kit
- Convertible stiffening kit
- KWE suspension package
E-Type UK invoices summary:
- Mechanicals improvements
- Interior refresh
- Quad lamps
- New roof
- EFI conversion
- Head gasket repairs
- Various minor repairs recorded in invoices
- Total cost over £25,000
The Condition
- Smart dark blue metallic paintwork with matching blue roof
- Paintwork presents well with no noticeable scratches or marks
- Bodywork very tidy with straight panels and no noticeable corrosion
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT test
- Retrimmed interior by KWE at cost exceeding £11,000
- Cream leather interior with dark blue piping and no visible surface wear
- Cabin veneers in good condition across dashboard and doors
- Blue carpets with cream piping in good orderthrough car
- Fitted with a Pioneer stereo
- Electric and heated front seats
- KWE alloy wheels with space saver spare that frees up boot space
- Quad headlamp conversion
The Mechanics
- 5.3litre V12 engine reconditioned by KWE in 2010
- Head gaskets replaced in 2021 by E-Type UK
- 6spd Tremec manual gearbox conversion
- KWE handling kit and convertible stiffening kit to improve roadholding
- Maintained to a high standard by well regarded marque specialists
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
- Last MOT had no advisories for mechanicals or running components
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 160,072 Kilometres
- Engine size 5300
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Pulborough
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
2
bids
- Ben Pow•••• £8,500 30/04/24
- richard•••• £8,000 29/04/24
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