Lightly facelifting the XJS, 16 years into its life, was a clever move. It played into the car’s distinctiveness yet updated it for modern drivers with improved quality and even more luxury.
These galvanised cars are popular with buyers, particularly the early facelift cars like this one that retains the chrome bumpers of the earlier models. It dials up the appeal further by being one of the last 5.3litre V12 cars. These updated V12s got more power - hiked to a heady 276bhp.
It is a low mileage, well maintained car finished in the popular Flamenco Red metallic over Barley leather. Inside and out is in lovely condition, reflecting the care and very sparing use of its long term owner. Now equipped with a long, advisory-free MOT to January 2025, it is a very good example of these sleek and stylish cars.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1st April 1993
Factory records show this car was built in late 1992
Seven registered keepers from new
Current keepers since 10th July 2012
Always dry stored when not in use
MOT records support sparing use by vendor since 2012
MOT to 30th January 2025 with no advisories and 81,129 miles showing on test
Mileage as photographed is the same as on the MOT test
The Condition
Attractive Flamenco Red metallic paintwork both original and well kept
We are told there is a slight blemish in the roof that would likely easily repair
Bodywork in very good order with no visible corrosion or damage
Arches and sills show no deterioration or issues to note
Underside similarly well kept with no advisories on recent MOT
Lattice-style alloy wheels unmarked and very presentable
Pirelli tyres fitted all round in good condition with plenty of tread
Smart interior which is factory correct and original
Barley leather interior shows few signs of wear
Cabin veneers present well with no cracking or delamination visible
High specification includes Jaguar sound system with CD multichanger
Front seats electrically operated with heating
Factory tool kit in hard case looks unused and complete
All electrics are said to work without any issues to note
Jaguar leaper fitted to bonnet
The Mechanics
5,344cc Jaguar V12 fuel injected engine
Facelift cars had the power uprated to 276bhp
3spd automatic gearbox
New fuel pump recently fitted
MOT history verifies mileage and shows sparing use since 2012
No reported running or mechanical issues for buyer to note
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1993 Jaguar XJS V12 5.3 Coupe
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