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Highlights
- One of only 102 made
- Built December 1994
- Extremely rare manual transmission
- Comprehensive history
- MOT to October 2023
The Appeal
Produced from 1994 to 1997, the X300 greatly enhanced the XJ’s build quality and added a raft of new engines, suspension set-ups and interior appointments to the range.
This particular example is the super-rare manual variant of the supercharged XJR.
With only 102 being produced, this right-hand drive manual performance saloon offers a bewitching combination of performance, engagement and luxury.
With only 102 being produced, this right-hand drive manual performance saloon offers a bewitching combination of performance, engagement and luxury.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in December 2014
- Supplied and registered by Stratstone Jaguar, Stourbridge in January 1995
- One of just 102 XJRs fitted with a manual transmission
- Seven owners from new, current owner since February 2022
- Comprehensive history file
- Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Certificate
- Service record with 13 stamps, last stamp in June 2017 at 119,727 miles
- Last invoiced service in October 2021 at 123,050 miles
- Old MOT certificates
- Current MOT to October 2023
The Interior
- Oatmeal leather upholstery, presented in very good condition, with some wear and creasing evident to the driver’s seat
- Dark wood trim in very good condition, with no signs of cracking or delamination we could see
- Dark grey carpets run through the cabin and boot and present well, with no visible damage or staining
- Harman Kardon sound system – radio, cassette and CD changer (The vendor has noted that the clock and radio displays are slightly dim)
- Cruise control
- Electrically operated, heated seats with 3-memory function to driver’s side
- Electric sunroof, windows and door mirrors
- Air-conditioning with front and rear demisters
- Boot presents in fine condition, with full-size spare wheel
The Exterior
- Lovely Sapphire Blue paintwork, mostly in good order with some minor chips and blemishes
- The car’s bodywork looks to be straight and undamaged, with no significant corrosion
- The vendor notes a small spot of surface corrosion to the rear of the sunroof and some bubbling to the rear arches
- Original XJR 17” alloy wheels look in fine fettle, with no kerbing or damage we could identify
- Trim and badging all appears to be in good order, with nothing missing and no damage evident
- Light lenses and glass all appear to be in fine condition, with just a small chip to the windscreen, outside the driver’s view
The Mechanics
- 3,980cc supercharged inline-six, developing 326bhp and 378lb-ft
- Very clean and tidy engine bay, with no signs of damage or overheating we could identify
- Rare Getrag 5-speed manual transmission (only 102 XJRs fitted with this option)
- The current MOT notes a slight oil leak
- Excellent maintenance history, with the last service in October 2021 at 123,050 miles
- Full stainless steel exhaust system, including manifold
- Performance pod-filter fitted
- New CAT cores were fitted in October 2021
- Recent new clutch, master cylinder and slave cylinder
- New rear subframe bushes, rear coils and rear bump stops fitted in July 2018, with few miles covered since
Summary
The X300 remains a sought after and much-admired luxury saloon, particularly in XJR trim.
That excellent supercharged inline-six drivetrain offers an intoxicating blend of power and sumptuous comfort.
That excellent supercharged inline-six drivetrain offers an intoxicating blend of power and sumptuous comfort.
As this model is one of the rare cars fitted with a manual transmission, it makes it even more desirable and a true collector’s piece.
Add to that a handsome specification, fine service and maintenance record and a fresh MOT, and you have what must be one of the most appealing luxury sports saloons on the road today.
Add to that a handsome specification, fine service and maintenance record and a fresh MOT, and you have what must be one of the most appealing luxury sports saloons on the road today.
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