Please note the private registration "37 WRE" is not included in the sale. Unexpectedly back on the market as the buyer was unable to complete due to a change in their circumstances.
HIGHTLIGHTS
5.3L HE V12
One previous owner
Vendor owned since 1989
Just 28,304 miles completed
Unrestored & presented in stunning condition
11 months MOT
THE APPEAL
With the 1960s and the esteemed E-Type coming to the end of its dynasty, Jaguar needed a new celebrity that would showcase the manufacture and everything it stood for with a touch of period styling and utilising the advancement of technology.
After years of development and design the result was labelled the Jaguar XJ-S and while it was initially intended to fill the boots of their admired sports car of the 60s, it instead created a new legacy and became an icon in its own right.
Registered in 1986, this fetching and quite rare XJS-C is in beautiful condition. With only two owners, the second and current from 1989, that car has completed a mere 28,304 miles in its life, being stored and sustained and only driven on occasion. Unrestored and close to its original factory condition, this V12 Targa Convertible has been meticulously loved throughout its ownership and is accompanied by a large archive of paperwork including every MOT certificate ever issued and several service receipts.
Offering potential owners an insight into the enjoyable world of XJS ownership this outstanding car should excite enthusiasts and collectors alike thanks to its incredible condition and cared-for existence. FRONT.jpg641.25 KB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
V5c present
UK registered 14th January 1986
Current ownership from December 1989
Purchased 1989 from used car dealer Dunham & Haines in Luton
Purchased with approximately 12,000 miles on the mileometer
Stored in dehumidified garage and protected from elements
Private registration not included in the sale
Never used in the rain
Every MOT certificate since its first test in 1989 present
Several invoices for servicing, parts and general maintenance present
A car that was built in the shadow of its predecessor, the XJS was initially planned to try and fill the boots of an icon, but it had other plans. Its grand-tourer allure took Jaguar in a new direction and its V12 powerhouse put it in the same class as Lamborghinis and Ferraris.
This Targa XJS-C is a remarkable example of the model, with only two owners from new, low mileage, regular maintenance and life in a dehumidified garage; it's one of the best examples we’ve seen and as such an incredible car for any collector to take note of.
Notice to bidders
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