1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Celebration Coupé Auto

Highlights

  • Final year special edition
  • Unmodified, beautifully kept interior
  • In current ownership for over twenty years
  • Recently serviced with a valid MOT until December 2023

The Appeal

In 1996, the Jaguar XJS reached its final year of production. The car had gained a strong following, with its distinctive styling and attractive performance having established it as a superb, popular grand tourer - a fitting continuation of Jaguar’s ever-enduring reputation. 
This example, presented in an attractive Solent Blue, is in superb fettle both inside and out, with the current owner having proudly kept it in dry storage while in his over twenty-year ownership. The result is an exceptionally usable, nicely-kept modern classic that’s ready and raring for its new owner.

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The History and Paperwork

  • Purchased by current owner in May 2001
  • Less than 10,000 miles done since 2003
  • Indicating 99,695 miles, which is supported by the service record
  • Resprayed in 2019
  • Valid MOT until December 2023 with no advisories
  • Car comes complete with:
    • Original handover checklist from Lancaster Sevenoaks
    • 2002 and 2003 service invoices by Jaguar specialists
    • Fully stamped service record book
    • V5 document

The Interior

  • Attractive cream leather interior with burr walnut veneers
  • Jaguar stitched branding, exclusive to the Celebration Edition
  • Seats in good order with some patina to the bolsters, but no rips or tears
  • Veneers in good order with no chips or cracks we can discern
  • Original period instruments in good order with no reported faults
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel and gearstick knob in excellent order
  • Original period cassette player still in situ and reportedly in working order
  • Carpets are free of rips and tears, though could do with a clean 
  • Boot is clean and well-presented, stowing a spare wheel and tool kit

The Exterior 

  • Attractive Solent Blue paintwork, refreshed in 2019
  • Paint is in good order, with minor wear around the arches and sills
  • Headlight lenses are clean and free of chips or fractures
  • Chromework is brightly presented with very light patina
  • Arches are clean and well kept
  • Wheels show some signs of wear but still present brightly
  • Full set of new Zeta Alventi tyres
  •  Underneath, the car appears to be in good order with no clear signs of corrosion

The Mechanics 

  • Powered by the AJ16 4.0 Litre six-cylinder engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Recently serviced
  • Engine bay is clean and well kept with no faults we can discern
  • Valid MOT until December 2023 with no advisories
  • Vendor reports no faults with the car including zero leaks, knocks, bangs or excessive smoke

Summary

With a full service record, a recent service and a clean MOT under its belt, this XJS should make for a very usable, reliable classic for its next owner. A great opportunity to take on a legend of Jaguar’s back catalogue. 
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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1996
  • Make Jaguar
  • Model XJS
  • Colour Deep
  • Odometer 99,695 Miles
  • Engine size 3980
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Mitcham
  • Location Surrey
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
10 bids from 3 bidders
  • br•••• £13,750 03/04/23
  • si•••• £13,500 03/04/23
  • si•••• £13,250 03/04/23
  • br•••• £13,000 02/04/23
  • br•••• £12,500 02/04/23
  • br•••• £12,000 31/03/23
  • Da•••• £11,500 30/03/23
  • br•••• £11,000 29/03/23
  • Da•••• £10,500 29/03/23
  • br•••• £10,000 29/03/23
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