Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 16th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 17th June from 9am
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1987 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe
No Reserve
Registration No: D398 YNO
Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BA141867
MOT: April 2027
Recently subject to a full respray to a striking graphite grey
Displaying a believable c. 37, 000 miles from new
Offered for sale with a history file and current Swansea V5C
Jaguar’s XJS was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input from Sir William Lyons. Struggling financially at the time, the company needed a success and the highly anticipated new model, seen by many as a direct replacement for the E-Type, was in a league of its own when unveiled in 1976. In 1991, parent company Ford spent £50 million rejuvenating the design, incorporating 40 percent new panels, revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers, rear wings, new walnut facia and improved sports seats. Powered by a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or soporific V12 (5343cc), five-speed manual transmission was standard, although the 4. 0-litre could be had with a four-speed automatic. Capable of 140mph, the model proved to be a refined drive, with production continuing until 1996.
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