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1992 XJS Chasseur 310 4. 0 Manual for sale.
Possibly the only 6 cylinder one left (or the only 4. 0 Completed?) by Chasseur in 1992 - its the press car (or at least the one in the Magazine ads) - previously featured in XJS Club Magazine. Chasseur were best known for uprating the XJ saloons with Turbochargers etc.
£25, 000 Chasseur upgrades include : Weber throttle bodies, head and ecu work to give approx 310HP, modified exhaust (not too loud but does pop on overrun), uprated suspension and big front AP brakes, short shift. quick rack, subtle body kit - I think it also has an LSD. Car was on 9 and 8 inch wide 17 inch Racing Dynamics wheels but only one of the front wheels came with it (tracked down supplier in Germany - approx ?1300 delivered for two matching front wheels which would need boring out slightly for Jag hubs). Currently on E39 BMW M5 Staggered 17 inch wheels (inc spare) with almost new Bridgestone 265/ 35 rear tyres (these wheels are quite sought after so could be used to part fund new Racing Dynamics wheels).
Otherwise its a well looked after and (almost) rust free XJS - currently booked in for c £1500 work with a classic Jaguar specialist to bring bodywork up to scratch. Worst bits are OSR lower arch rusted but new panel being fitted and a rust hole inside the bonnet, bonnet will be aligned properly as it sits a bit proud at rear when locked shut. Happy to adjust price if buyer wants to leave this or commission work themselves.
Prior to my ownership in 2022 the car was extensively recommissioned as it had been in a collection for a few years, there is an invoice for £4, 100 for pre mot work in 2022, I understand the engine was also worked on last year but I cant prove that although I may still have the number of the chap who did it. I have also had the gearbox mounting replaced and some electrical work done to get interior lights and windows working. The car has done just over 80, 000 miles - the odometer stopped working in July and I've sourced a replacement unit that needs resetting to the correct mileage (might be done when bodywork is being done).
I've done about 2, 000 trouble free miles in it, MOT expires July 2024 (advisory free mot). Most electrics work inc seats, windows, interior and boot lights. No battery drain when left for a month so starts first time after being left for a while. Headlining replaced prior to my ownership.
Faults, not many. Central locking sometimes only locks from passenger side (think that side's mechanism is a bit sticky), unlocks fine from both sides. No radio (not got round to fitting one partly due to engine and exhaust symphony!), fuel gauge sender and relay replaced, gauge a bit inaccurate with old dials but does seem ok with replacement ones, low fuel light comes on and goes off with handbrake at moment! Electric mirrors have never worked, replaced switch but haven't looked further. Some stone chips but these should be sorted at body shop - albeit round here you get a new one each journey.
Had my fun, fallen back in love with my Stag now its behaving, thinking of buying a camper!
So, price? Its a bit of an enigma but always gets good comments especially when clean (sorry re a couple of photos, it gets used!). The last Chasseur XJ6s that sold at Auction went for c £20K (about 3-4 times what their standard counterparts were worth), I think thats probably not the case here but I think for its rarity and condition A well known Auction house offered to Auction it with a £20K reserve but that would cost me over £1, 500 in fees). Sorry no PXs (albeit I always say that! - Might consider a pre Rover classic mini or Danbury T2 as PX).
Car is kept garaged 5 miles from J12 M40 British Motor Museum - happy to meet there if sunny. Evening viewings fine as there is plenty of light and space at garage. I bought it on a bit of a whim after being outbid on a couple of standard manual 4. 0 XJS's. It has never failed to put a smile on my face and I have used it for some decent runs instead of my PHEV. It did 28mpg on two Goodwood Runs (300 miles). XJSs are great as standard but this is a bit special.
