Highlights
- Imported from Japan in 2017
- Only 37,710 miles
- Fantastic condition
THE APPEAL
With the 70s in full swing and the automotive world changing with the times, Jaguar needed a new hero and replacement for the incredible E-Type. With the big European manufacturers focusing their efforts on luxurious and powerful grand tourers, Jaguar saw an opportunity for a British offering and on the 10th of September 1975, the iconic XJS was revealed. Over 21 years and in three iterations, Jaguar's Grand Tourer reigned. Available as a Coupé and Convertible the vehicle was sold in numerous countries across the world including Japan where this 1992 variant began life.
Presented excellently this 1992 Japanese domestic XJS was imported to the UK in 2017 where it has been used occasionally by its current vendor. With a total of 60,689 km covered, equivalent to 37,710 miles, the car has spent the majority of its life and mileage on Japanese roads, where salt and chemicals are not used in colder weather, which is nothing but beneficial to the longevity of the car, especially the underside and wheel arches.
Finished in British Racing green and paired with light beige leather and suede interior, this XJS features offers stately luxury with spirited performance, its low mileage and life on Japan's salt-free roads are a huge attraction and as such, this XJS should be at the top of any potential buyers list.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Registered Japan 1992
- UK imported 2017 by a specialist on behalf of the current vendor
- In current ownership since 2017
- V5c present and correct
- The original Japanese service history is present although difficult to translate - MOT until 19th April 2024
- No advisories on 2023 MOT
- Invoices for some small maintenance carried out in current ownership present - Only 6,199 KM (3,802 miles) have been carried out since arriving in the UK in 2017 - Only 398 KM (247 miles) have been carried out in the last 12 months
THE INTERIOR
- Premium Luxury executed perfectly
- Very good condition with very little wear present
- Rare light beige and suede sports-style seats
- Walnut veneer
- Front seats presented well with small wear on the driver's seat
- Deep pile carpets in great condition
- Electronic adjustable & heated seats
- Cruise control
- Climate control
- Electric windows
- Rear boot space is clean and well kept
- Spare and original tool kit present
THE EXTERIOR
- Fabulous grand tourer coupé
- Presented excellently and in original condition
- Sweeping sporty body, with an imposing stance
- British racing green paint rich and polished in appearance
- 15’’ Alloys in fine order and wrapped in ample rubber
- Chrome trim in great order
- Small blemish on the rear plastic trim
- Small imperfection to pinstripe
- The arches and underside are in very good health
- Engine bay kept clean and orderly
THE MECHANICS
- 3980cc (4.0L) straight-6
- Automatic transmission
- No reported faults
- MOT until April 2024
- Just over 3,800 miles covered since 2017
- Recent replacement rear shock absorber
- New steering rack mounting bushes 2020
- Front brake callipers 2021
- Front brake discs 2021
- Front brake pads 2021
- Accompanied by Japanese service documentation
SUMMARY
This charming example of Jaguar's longest-running model is in superb condition thanks to its life on Japan's salt-free roads and occasional use here in the UK. Its low mileage and rare suede interior makes it even more appealing and certainly one of the best XJS we have come across in recent months.
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