Photos provided by the seller *Better interior photos added*
Highlights
Gorgeous example in a stunning condition
Low mileage example, just 80,000km
Previously part of a collection
Used very little over the past 3 years
Soft top roof works as it should
The Appeal
With an elegant, timeless shape, the Jaguar XJS is a truly adored classic. And when the 5.3-litre V12 engine is thrown under the bonnet, the adoration the automotive community has grows further.
This example currently living near the Franco-Italian border has spent much of its life within the same collection. In fact, it only left its first home in 2017 and has since been kept in a garage having covered very few miles. The odometer reads 80,000km after 33 years spanning two owners and is surely ready to give its next owner a good time.
Perfectly contrasting the darker exterior colour of this 1990 Jaguar XJS is a sumptuous cream leather cabin. The door cards, seats and parts of the dashboard and centre console trim all draw attention to themselves thanks to their bright colour. Throughout the rest of the interior, one will find shades of grey, black and plenty of wood trim.
Every surface in this vehicle is seemingly in excellent shape. The current owner informs us that the seats have frequently undergone leather preservation treatment. The rest of this cabin also looks fabulous. The black dashboard top shows no signs of cracking, the wood trim appears to shine excellently, and intricate pieces of chrome trim look great.
Grey carpet covers much of the floor as well as the rear storage compartment found behind the seats.
Several bits of tech surely improve this car’s useability and luxury. Electric windows, an up-to-date Blaupunkt stereo, air conditioning, an electrically operated soft top roof feature, cruise control and heated and massaging seats all feature in this car.INTERNO PARTICOLARE 20230128_132335.jpg2.98 MB
The Exterior
Elegant XJ body design
Paintwork looks near-immaculate
Soft top roof works as it should
An unnecessarily long bonnet, a stylish headlight shape, excellent chrome usage and a gorgeous side profile. There’s no denying the Jaguar XJ is one of the most elegant designs of its era.
This particular car, thanks to a very well-preserved body and paintjob, is certainly a brilliant example. The dark grey paintjob is complimented by red and white pinstriping along the side of the car, showing off the car’s continuous lines. We struggle to spot many imperfections in the paint, and the owner themselves points out the lack of marks or scratches.
Akin to the rest of the car’s exterior, the soft top roof looks to be in fantastic condition. In its fully reclined position, a cover comes with the car to protect the exposed headlining.
The wheels also seem to be in good condition. They are fitted with a full set of matching Pirelli tyres.
Under the vast bonnet of this 1990 Jag XJS sits the range-topping 5.3-litre V12. This thunderous motor originating from 1960’s Le Mans sportscar racing is good for 286hp in the XJS, plenty for motorway cruising. In fact, this example fitted with the 3-speed automatic transmission is surely destined to render long journeys a comfortable and sophisticated affair.
Invoices included in with the car show lots of previous work that has gone into the car. Everything from the differential to the exhaust, spark plugs and starting system have received attention over the past few thousand kilometres. As a result, the car starts easily according to the owner and “gives full driving satisfaction.”Na8n2qAXZldwKnhfqhVW9o7i0RpSBFiAlAjJ5nMb.jpg1.08 MB
Summary
Having spent much of its life living as part of a collection, this 1990 Jaguar XJS has covered very few miles since its first registration. Furthermore, it has been extremely well cared for and is clearly in a very impressive condition.
Both inside and out, this vehicle is a ‘beautiful car’ as the current owner puts it.
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