Highlights
- One of only 100 produced to mark the XJ12’s final production year in Canada
- Complete with Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust
- Highly appointed interior with doeskin leather and walnut veneers
- Still in its original specification
The Appeal
In 1992, Jaguar Canada decided to release a special edition to mark the end of an era. The Series III XJS was coming to an end of production, after thirteen years. These impressive, luxurious saloons and their V12 powerplants had become a huge component of their product line and were commemorated with the final 100 editions, all carrying numbers and proudly emblazoned for the occasion - exclusively for the Canadian market.
This example has found itself in the sunnier climes of Athens, where it’s been cossetted and maintained as a truly rare sight in Europe. The result is a superb prospect for the Jaguar collector and a much-desired addition to any garage.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured on 29th October
- No.28 of 100 in the limited edition
- Originally based in Canada
- Based in the UK between at least 2017 and 2019
- Last MOT test was carried out in August 2018, less than 3,500 miles ago
- Indicates 254,128km
- Issued with a historic FIVA card on 2/22 with Greek registration
- Sadly the original owner’s manual and book pack were misplaced during the US to GB export
- Includes 2016 Vehicle Inspection Report
- Greek registration paperwork
- Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust trace certificate
- Complete with original tool wrap
The Interior
- Highly appointed doeskin and walnut interior
- Fitted with a commemorative plaque declaring its production number
- Leather upholstery is in good condition with a slight patina
- Door cards are fitted in the same Leather
- We note that one door has some loose black leather trim
- Chromework carries a slight patina but displays brightly
- Wood veneers have garnered a level of wear with soft smudges and scratches
- However, the lacquer and instruments are all in good order
- A modern Sony radio has been sympathetically installed
- All Jaguar branding is in good condition
- Branded steering wheel and trimmed switchgear looks to be in good order
- We can’t discern any major faults in the carpets or headlining
- The boot is clean and nicely lined
The Exterior
- The car is in its original Black Cherry paintwork
- The paintwork is lightly worn, commensurate with age
- We can discern a small chip on the driver’s side front wheel arch
- Bodywork is in good order with no dents or dinks
- Glasswork and lenses appear to be in good order with no major faults
- Chrome and coach lines are both in fine condition with no notable faults
- Jaguar branding is all present and correct, including commemorative branding on the windows
- The car is sitting on its original Pepperpot alloys
- Shod in a set of Dimax Classic tyres, which look to be in good order
- The vendor reports no issues with the car’s underside
The Mechanics
- Powered by the highly impressive 5343cc Jaguar V12 powerplant
- Rear-wheel drive
- GM 3-Speed automatic transmission
- Gearbox has recently been overhauled
- Fitted with a new fuel pump
- We’re also informed there are zero leaks or mechanical issues
- The vendor states it runs well, with great handling and braking, and has never overheated
Summary
A super-rare limited edition of a much-beloved Jaguar, with a certificate of authenticity, this is an utterly superb prospect for any enthusiast - with a beautiful interior and its original factory colour scheme.
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