Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1995 Jaguar XJ-S 4. 0 Celebration Convertible
Warranted just 47, 000 miles from new
Estimate
£25, 000 - £30, 000
Registration No: N964 HTW
Chassis No: SAJJNAFD3EJ223519
MOT: T. B. A
Desirable Celebration model, being one of just 4, 000 produced
Warranted just 47, 000 miles from new
Understood to have been in single family ownership from new until the vendor in 2021
Offered with the original book pack, including the very well-stamped service book with just Jaguar main dealer stamps
Launched in September, 1975, as a replacement for the E-Type, the XJ-S could only cheat time for so long and, in 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 per cent. 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 (3, 980cc) or a soporific V12 (5, 343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lb. ft. of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the four-litre XJS (Ford dropped the hyphen) 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. The Celebration special edition represented the XJS's final update. Its unique specification was in recognition of sixty years of the Jaguar marque and included chromed rear view mirrors and headlight surrounds; diamond-cut alloy wheels; wood trim for the steering wheel and gear lever; and seats featuring embossed Jaguar 'leapers' and contrasting piping.
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