Highlights

Single registered keeper from new
Garaged throughout its life
Recent £2,500 recommissioning by Jaguar specialist
Early 4litre AJ6 car with upmarket Sovereign trim
Low mileage car
MOT to September 2024 with no advisories
Private plate not included in the sale
3 keys

The Appeal

With interest in Jaguar’s smooth XJ40 on the rise, here is a great opportunity for collectors. It is a one-keeper, low mileage car in premium Sovereign trim with the 4litre AJ6 engine.

It comes to market fresh from a comprehensive recommissioning process by a Jaguar specialist costing £2,500. That included a new MOT which runs to September 2024 with no advisories.

The condition across the car reflects all those factors. It has been garaged all its life so presents in remarkably preserved condition - part of its appeal is that it is an original, unrestored car.

XJ40s in this condition with this provenance are getting rare. This one looks very tempting.

History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd April 1990
One registered keeper from new who was a Jaguar enthusiast
Just 58,655 miles and has always been kept in a garage
Stored and unused from 2006 to 2023
After the keeper passed away, the car was sent to a Jaguar specialist
This specialist checked the car over and recommissioned it in September 2023
The invoice for this work was £2,483 and the work is summarised below
A copy of this invoice appears in the history file and photographs
Stamped service book up to year it was stored plus service records from 2004 to 2014
The car has been unused since recommissioning was completed in September 2023
4litre XJ40 introduced in September 1989 and this car is an early example
Full book set including factory wallet, all in good condition
MOT to 11th September 2024 with no advisories and 58,645 miles showing on test Private plate not included in the sale

Summary of September 2023 work:

General check over ahead of recommissioning
Drive belts replaced
Full service
Gearbox fluids drained and replaced
Coolant system flushed and refilled
Axle oil replaced
Brakes checked and overhauled

The Condition

Smart light blue metallic paintwork in original and well kept condition
Expect some light marks to paintwork typical of age and originality
Retains its factory-applied pin stripes to each side of the car
Bodywork in good order with solid sills and arches
There are two small rust spots on the body but not immediately visible
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Sits on small diameter, factory-correct alloys that deliver excellent ride
Michelin tyres fitted all round that appear to be in good condition
High Sovereign specification with uprated beige leathers and wood veneers
Veneers include hand-applied inlays and appear well kept with no obvious deterioration
Leather presents well with well kept condition indicative of low mileage
Interior fittings well kept with good headlining exhibiting no obvious sagging
Trim include sliding steel sunroof and electric front seats
Very original interior including Jaguar radio cassette system
Dials work correctly and digital odometer remains bright and clearly visible
Factory tool kit in boot with matching alloy spare wheel

The Mechanics

3,980cc AJ6 straight six engine as fitted to later XJ40s
4spd automatic transmission with sport mode and Jaguar J-Gate
Good maintenance records up to storage in 2006
Subsequent £2,500 mechanical overhaul following recovery from storage
All recent work carried out by Jaguar specialist
Car has been unused since this work was completed
The overhaul is summarised above
No mechanical advisories on the current MOT

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