1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0

Highlights

  • Low mileage AJ6 convertible 
  • Attractive Flamenco Red over Barley leather
  • Very well kept example 
  • Long MOT to February 2025 with no advisories 

The Appeal 

For a car that was nearly killed off just a few years into production, the long lived XJS has matured into a doyen of the classic car world. Sleek, smooth and comfortable, it is perfect for weekend drives and holiday getaways, particularly in full convertible configuration. 
This pretty, low mileage XJS surely ticks many buying boxes. To start with it is one of the later, facelifted and galvanised cars and is fitted with the highly regarded AJ6 4litre engine. Then there is the exceptionally low mileage, with only 55,000 miles covered since new. Add in a long, advisory-free MOT to February 2025 and you have a car that could be used daily. But perhaps it is best saved and savoured for indulgent weekends. 



The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 15th October 1993
  • Chassis records confirm this is a late 1993 built car
  • Five registered keepers from new
  • Current keeper acquired the car on 7th August 2014
  • Factory handbooks and wallet are complete and in good order 
  • File of older invoices indicating ongoing maintenance and servicing work 
  • Stamped service book 
  • Major service by Jaguar main dealer at 54,927 miles 
  • MOT to 8th February 2025 with no advisories and only 13 miles covered since test 



The Condition

  • Finished in popular Flamenco Red metallic 
  • Paintwork in very good order with no noticeable scratches or marks
  • Bodywork in same condition with no visible corrosion to sills, arches or panels
  • Exterior trim in good order being factory original with addition of bonnet leaper
  • Factory five spoke ‘star’ alloys in unmarked condition 
  • Rims are shod with quality Pirelli tyres in good condition with plenty of tread
  • Black fabric roof with clear glass panel and good finish which works correctly 
  • Underside presents well with no issues to report or noted on last MOT 
  • Interior very original and well kept trimmed in Barley 
  • Roof headlining unmarked and unstained with no damage
  • Front and rear seats in very good order with barely any wear visible 
  • Carpets and trim in similar condition 
  • Smart burr walnut veneers showing no deterioration or cracking 
  • Original Jaguar radio cassette fitted



The Mechanics 

  • 3,980cc Jaguar straight six AJ6 fuel injected engine developing 245bhp 
  • 4spd automatic gearbox as fitted to these later facelift cars
  • Good service and maintenance history as shown in photographs 
  • MOT records verify the low mileage 
  • Most recently serviced less than 500 miles ago 
  • No reported running or mechanical issues for buyer to note 



BEFORE YOU BUY 

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies. 
A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details. 
This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing. 
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery. 

Please see our FAQs here and our Terms & Conditions here

Vehicle specification
  • Year 1994
  • Make Jaguar
  • Model XJS C
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 55,394 Miles
  • Engine size 3980
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Epping Green
  • Location Hertfordshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
31 bids
  • mr•••• £19,000 25/03/24
  • Ia•••• £18,750 25/03/24
  • mr•••• £18,500 25/03/24
  • Ia•••• £18,250 25/03/24
  • mr•••• £18,000 25/03/24
  • Ia•••• £17,750 25/03/24
  • mr•••• £17,500 25/03/24
  • mr•••• £17,250 25/03/24
  • Ia•••• £17,000 25/03/24
  • mr•••• £16,750 25/03/24
Message C&C Auction Team

The Gallery

The safest way to buy a classic car online

Car & Classic's secure payment system protects buyers and sellers. At the end of the auction, the winning bidder transfers payment into a third-party escrow account. Once the transfer of the vehicle is complete, both parties confirm they are happy with the sale and the money is released to the seller. More about buying with us
Safe, secure payment process

About Max Bids

The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.

Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.

Anti-sniping

Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.

Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.

Auto-bidding increments

  • If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
  • If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
    • Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
    • We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.

Bid Amount Increment
£0 to £9,999 £100.00
£10,000 to £49,999 £250.00
£50,000 to £99,999 £500.00
£100,000 + £1,000.00

Automatically outbid immediately

When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.

You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.

Matching max bids

When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.

Pre-authorisation

We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.

What are pre-bids?

A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.

Problem with your bid

Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.