Highlights

Early facelift X356 in classic British Racing Green
Only three keepers from new
Recent paintwork refinishing to the roof, driver's door, and rear bumper
High-specification car with air suspension and Champagne leather
Economical and powerful twin turbo 200bhp V6 diesel engine

The Appeal

The X350 looked a lot like the original XJ saloon of 1968, but those classic lines hid what was actually the fist all-new XJ for decades and a truly innovative executive saloon. Extensive use of aluminium delivered a big saloon with the agility of a far smaller car. Clever air suspension also delivered the sort of ride comfort for which the long XJ lineage had become synonymous.

The twin turbo 2.7L V6 diesel engine blends decent performance and smoothness with the sort of economy that makes cars like this early facelift X356 so usable. Classically finished in British Racing Green with a high specification Champagne leather and walnut trimmed interior, it is a well presented car in good overall condition. The paintwork to the driver’s door, roof and rear bumper have been recently refreshed.

The vendor is only the car’s third keeper. He bought it last year for a long European driving holiday and has covered only 5,000 km. The car has been little used since last December but is said to start and run well with correctly operating air suspension.

The vendor says:

“The engine is in excellent condition, it sounds great.The air suspension operates perfectly, and the gearbox delivers smooth and precise shifts. Overall, the vehicle drives exceptionally well and has been well maintained.

“Luxury Jaguar XJ in very good condition, offering exceptional comfort, refined design, and smooth performance. A premium executive sedan with a quiet ride, high-quality interior, and strong road presence.”

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Key Information

Mileage: 122,033 km indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: not known
Technical specs: 204bhp 2,700cc twin turbo V6, six-speed automatic
Paperwork: registration document

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The Detail

Generally well kept British Racing Green metallic paintwork as shown
Driver’s door, roof and rear bumper recently repainted
Some minor scuffs and marks to be expected to exterior due to age and mileage
Multispoke alloys in fair condition with some kerbing to note
Matching spare wheel
Chrome-effect plastic trim pieces show some fading and wear
Minor damage to the chrome trim on the left side of the front bumper
We are told that the car has not been driven since December 2025
Champagne leather interior with black piping and walnut veneers
Features sunroof and touch screen system
Clean grey boot carpet trim
Vendor states the engine is in very good condition and sounds well
We are told that all functions are fully operational
Vendor states interior is in very good condition with a minor crack on the driver's seat

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