Highlights

Only 35,744 miles from new
Extensive paperwork file
Highly original throughout
Rear brakes recently replaced by marque specialist Tom Lenthall
Purchased by the vendor for nearly £30,000 less than 3 years ago!

The Appeal

For over 20 years, the XJ-S was as aspirational as cars got. Almost every street had a man with his beloved XJ-S, turning heads as it burbled proudly past the rusting Austin Allegros or rather tired-looking Peugeots. From its bold, almost brutalist angles to its ritzy cabins, these cars really were an executive car with the best of them - and still have an impressive following to this day.

Having been purchased by the current owner in 2022 specifically for its good condition and mileage, this beautifully-kept XJS has been little used since, and has seen professional work carried out by respected specialists, including Tom Lenthall and Sanspeed. A handsome colour combination, impressive paperwork file - it's got everything going for it, and will no doubt prove a much-loved addition to the lucky new owner's fleet.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1988
Purchased by the current owner in 2022
Lightly used since purchase
Fully serviced twice during current ownership
MOT expired, though the car has a very clean history
Being sold due to limited use and insufficient parking

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The Condition

Good original condition
Paintwork in good overall order, with age-commensurate wear
Condition consistent with the car's low mileage
Hood is in very good order
Some surface corrosion underneath, reportedly very non-structural
Comfortable seats with no marks or scrapes
Some varnish peeling on the veneer surround of air vents
Main instruments all reportedly in good working order
Original cassette player and trip computer not functioning

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The Mechanics

5.3-litre V12 engine
3-speed automatic transmission
Factory standard car
Rear onboard brakes (discs, callipers, pads) replaced by Tom Lenthall
Sticky gauges repaired by Cluster Repairs
Fuel injection system overhauled by Sanspeed
Suspension nipples all greased
The vendor states that it pulls strongly

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