Highlights
- Exceptionally rare AJ16 4litre factory manual
- Recent four new 5-spoke alloys and Avon 16" tyres
- Full service history and JDHT certificate
- Classic British Racing Green with Oatmeal leather
- New front spoiler and boot gas struts
- Serviced less than 200 miles ago by specialist
- MOT to November 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
The XJS needs no introduction, but a manual gearbox version? These cars are exceptionally rare - only 70 AJ16 4litre cars are believed to have been produced.
It is the gearbox many argue the XJS deserved. Its reputation is as a relaxing GT cruiser, but Jaguar’s long lived coupe, particularly the updated and improved final models, is also a very rewarding sports car. It handles well and is surprisingly nimble when pressed on. Jaguar must have agreed - the firm was the first owner of this car.
It is a factory manual model - confirmed by the JDHT certificate - that is appropriately finished in British Racing Green and has clearly been looked after. There are few signs of age and it benefits from recent improvements. These include a new front spoiler, five new alloys and quality Avon tyres, replacement boot struts and reconditioned leather interior. It was serviced and MOT’d just 200 miles ago.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 5th October 1994
- Supplied new to Jaguar Cars Ltd
- 6 previous registered keepers
- JDHT certificate confirms build date and manual specification
- Jaguar has independently indicates just 70 AJ16 RHD cars were built with manual boxes
- Reported to have a full set of old MOTs, service invoices, and receipts for recent work
- Simply Performance invoice for new bumper totalling nearly £1,200
- Purchased by the current keeper from specialist West Riding Independent Jaguar
- Serviced by West Riding at 104,500 miles and now on 104,692 miles
- MOT to 20th November 2024 with 104,500 miles on test and no advisories
The Condition
- Retains its factory correct colour combination
- British Racing Green metallic paintwork in original and well kept condition
- Smart gold coachline retained to both sides and appears undamaged
- Front spoiler recently replaced with Simply Performance quality unit
- Vendor advises minor signs of paintwork age such as stone chips
- Bodywork in very good order with only minor points to note
- Small number of stone chips to bonnet but not unsightly
- Vendor advises there is a small bubble at the base of the windscreen
- Facelift model with USA-specification chromed quad headlight conversion
- Alloy wheels and spare recently replaced with correct five spoke ‘star’ factory items
- New quality Avon 16in tyres fitted all round including spare
- Retains original features like its Jaguar branded mud flaps
- Very tidy Oatmeal leather interior has recently been refreshed
- Attention paid during recent work to gear knob and driver’s bolster
- Cabin is in great order with good veneers, trim and switchgear
- Well specified facelift model with electric front seats and Jaguar CD multichanger unit
- New carpet mats and new boot gas struts recently fitted
- Good underside with no structural advisories on current MOT test
The Mechanics
- Highly regarded and very reliable AJ16 3,980cc straight six engine developing 245bhp
- Exceptionally rare and desirable 5spd manual factory fitted gearbox
- Full service and MOT by West Riding Independent Jaguar 200 miles ago
- No mechanical or running issues reported
- Vendor tells us the car drives very smoothly with no rattles
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test
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