1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Litre For Sale by Auction

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR

1993 Jaguar XJS 4. 0 Litre
No Reserve

Registration No: K424 EUX
Chassis No: SAJJNAED3EJ186935
MOT: T. B. A

Desirable 4. 0 litre example
To be offered with a fresh MOT certificate
Offered from the private collection of a renowned Jaguar specialist engineer
Design plans for the XJS got underway in 1965, with the first production car being sold in 1975. The car was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input and control from Sir William Lyons. With Jaguar struggling financially at the time, the XJS needed to be a big success. The highly anticipated XJS was seen by many as a direct replacement to the very popular E-Type. However, when the XJS was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1976, it was clear that the car was intended to be in a league of its own. In 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut facia and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or a soporific V12 (5343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4. 0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive, and production continued until 1996.

Design plans for the XJS got underway in 1965, with the first production car being sold in 1975. The car was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input and control from Sir William Lyons. With Jaguar struggling financially at the time, the XJS needed to be a big success. The highly anticipated XJS was seen by many as a direct replacement to the very popular E-Type. However, when the XJS was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1976, it was clear that the car was intended to be in a league of its own. In 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, taillights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut facia and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or a soporific V12 (5343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4. 0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive, and production continued until 1996.

First delivered by Lancaster Jaguar Northampton, chassis SAJJNAED3EJ186935 was first registered as ‘K424 EUX’ on the 8th January 1993. Optioned in the attractive colour combination of Opalescent Maroon over an Oatmeal interior, it has been cherished throughout its life and its history file bulges with a comprehensive list of receipts for maintenance dating back to almost new plus the original book pack within which the service book shows some 22 stamps from new mainly with Jaguar specialists. The vendor, a Jaguar Specialist Engineer by trade, acquired the car during 2024 from the previous owner for who he had performed servicing works for some years. Noting it to be one of the best looked after examples he had come across, the vendor has used it sparingly during his ownership but due to having several restoration projects on the go, he has decided to find a new home for the car. Rating it as ‘very good’ in most aspects, he has advised that the paintwork is ‘good’ and rates this slightly down due to some age-related blemishes which a prospective owner may wish to correct.

Offered complete with the original tool-kit, jack and aforementioned history file, ‘K424 EUX’ is perfect for either improving to cherish as part of a collection or to use on a regular basis.

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