Beschreibung
Jaguar XJ40 – 3 owners/ 36k Miles/ Collector Quality
Launched to much acclaim in 1968, the XJ6 was the last model that Sir William Lyons had a hands-on input to the design. Lower, longer, and wider than the preceding ‘420’ model the XJ6 featured rack and pinion steering while the favoured 4. 2 six-cylinder engine delivered a top speed in excess of 120mph and a level of comfort other manufacturers could only aspire to.
The replacement for the Series XJ models was code-named XJ40. The new model was lighter, the chassis was stiffer improving handling & ride. cabin noise was reduced and there was a greater emphasis on build quality.
Milestone Classics are delighted to offer for sale one of the best and most original XJ40’s that you could wish to find. Owned locally we have patiently been waiting for the third owner to decide when he might want to market his beloved Jaguar - that day has now arrived.
The XJ40 was initially retained in 1993 by Jaguar Motors Limited as part of the Executive Car Fleet. These special cars enjoyed a high specification with some nice additional touches – for example all the wood veneers on doors and dashboard are matched.
The car was sold (by Weybridge Autos) in late 1993 to a Pan-Am pilot who insisted on air-conditioning - the factory sent a team down from Browns Lane to retro-fit the factory air-con unit at a cost in excess of £3, 000.
In 1995 the current owner visited his local Jaguar Dealership (Weybridge Automobiles) looking for a special “High Days & Holidays” car. The XJ40 immediately caught his attention as he specifically wanted a 93/ 94 car that had improved reliability, thanks to Ford, but still retained many of the original XJ6 touches (this started to change the following year).
Over the last 28 years the car has been kept in a heated garage, fastidiously maintained and never been out in the rain. The car drives perfectly, the paint is all original and the interior is like stepping back in time.
Service History (23 Stamps):
08/ 07/ 1993 Jaguar Factory 1, 747 Miles
09/ 12/ 1993 Weybridge Autos 5, 874 Miles
06/ 06/ 1994 Weybridge Autos 10, 599 Miles
22/ 12/ 1994 Weybridge Autos 15, 615 Miles
20/ 06/ 1995 Weybridge Autos 20, 666 Miles
14/ 09/ 1995 Weybridge Autos 22, 616 Miles
29/ 03/ 1996 Weybridge Autos 23, 839 Miles
13/ 09/ 1996 Weybridge Autos 25, 343 Miles
26/ 03/ 1997 Weybridge Autos 25, 845 Miles
12/ 09/ 1997 Weybridge Autos 26, 964 Miles
31/ 03/ 1998 Weybridge Autos 27, 339 Miles
24/ 03/ 1999 Weybridge Autos 27, 758 Miles
30/ 03/ 2000 Weybridge Autos 28, 184 Miles
09/ 04/ 2001 Weybridge Autos 28, 411 Miles
05/ 04/ 2002 Weybridge Autos 28, 778 Miles
11/ 04/ 2003 Weybridge Autos 29. 155 Miles
19/ 04/ 2004 H A Fox (Guildford) 29, 600 Miles
05/ 05/ 2006 Stratstone – Weybridge 29, 932 Miles
01/ 08/ 2008 Rudgewick Garage 30, 290 Miles
30/ 07/ 2010 Rudgewick Garage 30. 897 Miles
05/ 08/ 2011 Rudgewick Garage 31, 299 Miles
07/ 08/ 2012 Rudgewick Garage 32, 294 Miles
01/ 08/ 2013 Rudgewick Garage 33. 003 Miles
06/ 08/ 2014 Rudgewick Garage 33, 622 Miles
06/ 08/ 2015 Rudgewick Garage 34, 291 Miles
05/ 08/ 2016 Rudgewick Garage 34, 774 Miles
21/ 03/ 2018 Scammell’s Garage 35, 267 Miles
11/ 04/ 2019 Rudgewick Garage 35, 631 Miles
17/ 05/ 2021 Rudgewick Garage 36, 068 Miles
16/ 05/ 2023 Rudgewick Garage 36, 432 Miles
There is a huge history folder with the XJ40 including all MOT’s, tax discs, complete book pack, contemporary sales brochures etc.
On the road the car drives as good as it looks with silk smooth acceleration while the interior (including period mobile phone) looks right & smells right – it is like stepping back in time.
Cars of this quality rarely come to market. We recommend early viewing to fully appreciate this stunning classic.
