Highlights
- Only 60,220 miles and three owners from new
- Full service history
- Superb condition throughout
The Appeal
The 1995 Jaguar XJ-S Celebration is an iconic model that represents the final iteration of the XJ-S series, introduced to commemorate Jaguar's 60th anniversary. This particular example is finished in a stunning sapphire blue, complemented by a dark blue hood and oatmeal grey leather interior with contrasting piping, which has to be the best looking combination.
Known for its luxurious ride and superb 3,980cc engine, this XJ-S Celebration offers an exceptional driving experience. The combination of elegant design, low mileage, and meticulously maintained condition, with only three owners from new makes this XJ-S a standout. This Celebration edition XJ-S is a testament to both Jaguar’s design and careful ownership, presenting superbly in all aspects this is a car that’s not to be missed.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1995
- Car was sold new to the 1st lady owner, who was a solicitor
- 2nd owner was an eminent surgeon who passed away
- The current vendor purchased the car from their next of kin
- Full service history
- All past MOTs
- Current MOT valid until January 2025
- Full set of service stamps
- Invoice for a new alternator dated January 2024
- Car has also had a new battery installed
- Comprehensive history from the original bill of sale to the most recent service
- Many invoices for servicing at Guy Salmon Jaguar
- This amounts to over £25,000 worth of invoices for work done over the years
- Car just returned from a 600-round trip to the vendor's house in france with no issues
- Original owners manual and books
- V5 Present and correct
The Condition
- Still on factory paint with the original hand-painted pinstripes down the side
- Sapphire blue paintwork in superb condition with only very minor signs of use
- Free of any significant corrosion
- Dark blue hood in excellent condition
- Original diamond-turned celebration wheels in fantastic condition
- All exterior brightwork in excellent condition
- Windows and trim in superb condition
- Slight crazing on the rear brake light lenses
- Oatmeal grey leather seats showing almost no signs of use
- Door cards in superb condition
- Interior walnut burr trim in excellent condition
- Carpeting in excellent condition throughout
- All controls and dials present superbly
- Original Jaguar cassette stereo
- Electric adjustable seats
- Cruise control
- Pirelli P6000 tyres with lots of tread
- Original Jaguar toolkit
- Fantastic original condition throughout
The Mechanics
- The AJ16 3,980cc straight six engine delivers plenty of power
- Engine and engine bay in exceptional visual condition
- Owner informs us that the car drives perfectly
- Full set of service stamps indicating regular maintenance
- Recent alternator replacement in January 2024
- The car starts easily and idles perfectly
- Engine sounds fantastic
- Underside of the car appears to be in very good condition
BEFORE YOU BUY
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