NO RESERVE - 1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe
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Highlights
- Impressive red leather interior
- Unmodified from factory spec
- Unusual gold paintwork, repainted from its original beige in 1999
- Excellent candidate for restoration as vendor reports good mechanical order
The Appeal
Introduced in 1975, the Jaguar XJS is a distinctly modern iteration of the Jaguar line; one that felt distinctly futurist in its aesthetics. Rear buttresses, big pillared headlights and squared arches may not have been a formula to win beauty contests, but it was the perfect ambassador for the future of automotive design, and for many still represents one of the most iconic in Jaguar’s long line of beautifully distinct, irrevocably British cars.
This example comes to us in need of cosmetic restoration, with an unusual colourway and a cracker of an interior. With the car still performing reliably and admirably, the vendor reports it still makes for an excellent drive.
The History and Paperwork
- Purchased by current owner in 2020
- MOT valid until May 2023
- 129,927 miles
- Two sets of keys with original Jaguar fobs
- Original Jaguar manuals and booklets
- Impressive collection of invoices dating back to at least 1994
- Multiple Servicesure warranty documents
- Large stack of MOT certificates
- Vendor reports that the car has been regularly serviced and well maintained, largely by Jaguar specialists
The Interior
- Highly impressive red leather interior
- Unmodified with all original factory options
- Wooden veneered dashboard – all instruments clear and easy to read
- Veneers look to be in good order with some cracking
- Black plastic surround in good order
- Some light wear to the steering wheel as you would expect of a car of this age
- Light wear to the carpets, protected by Jaguar mats
- Soft cracked patina to the seating
- Headlining looks to be in good order with no major faults
- Interior chromework has some gentle patina
- Original period Sony sound system
- No reports of any faults to the interior options or features
- Fully carpeted boot is reportedly in fair condition
- Original factory-fitted 9 CD multi charger, mounted in boot
- Electrically adjusted lumbar support and height adjustable seats
- Electric windows all working perfectly
The Exterior
- Paintwork is largely in fair condition, though suffering some extensive lacquer peel
- Corrosion across the wheel arches and some bubbling to the sills
- Pitting and wear to the chromework with some peel and corrosion
- Headlight lenses are clean and free of fractures
- Bodywork appears tightly knit and free of dents or dings
- Car is sitting on the popular Jaguar ‘Lattice’ alloys
- Shod in a full set of new Nankang tyres, which were recently installed
- Corrosion and wear to the car’s underside, particularly the suspension sub-frame - however this is highlighted as "not seriously weakened" in the latest MOT
The Mechanics
- Powered by the Jaguar AJ6 4.0 6-cylinder engine
- Four-speed ZF 4L80E automatic transmission
- Recently fitted with a new fuel pump and distributor cap
- The current MOT reported:
- Front brake pads are wearing thin
- All six coil springs reportedly showing signs of corrosion
- Small oil leak has been reported
- Despite this, the vendor reports that the car is reliable and drives well
- The vendor reports that the car has had no mechanical changes from factory-spec
- Original toolkit and spare alloy wheel with Pirelli tyre
Summary
A perfect opportunity for a cosmetic restoration, this XJS presents a nicely intact interior and plenty of period features. This is a rare opportunity to take on an unmodified, increasingly rare modern classic.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS 4.0 Coupe
- Colour Gold
- Odometer 129,927 Miles
- Engine size 3980
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Shoreham By Sea
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- fl•••• £6,300 20/03/23
- si•••• £6,200 20/03/23
- fl•••• £6,100 20/03/23
- si•••• £6,000 20/03/23
- fl•••• £5,900 20/03/23
- si•••• £5,800 20/03/23
- fl•••• £5,700 20/03/23
- si•••• £5,600 20/03/23
- fl•••• £5,500 20/03/23
- si•••• £5,400 20/03/23
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