Highlights
- Documented restoration by specialist Jaguar dealer Jags Only in 2009
- Comprehensive maintenance history with official Jaguar dealer from 1989-2009
- Recent MOT (Belgium) passed without advisories, valid until July 2027
- Desirable Sovereign specification with 3.6-litre AJ6 engine
The Appeal
The advent of the Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign represented a significant evolution in Jaguar's flagship saloon, offering enhanced luxury features and the reliable 3.6-litre AJ6 inline-six engine that delivered a smooth 221 hp. The Sovereign trim elevated the XJ40 experience with its distinctive rectangular headlamps, standard leather upholstery, and burl walnut wood trim that epitomised British luxury.
This 1989 example stands out for its documented history and care. Having undergone a specialist restoration by independent Jaguar dealer Jags Only in 2009 and benefiting from regular maintenance at official Jaguar dealerships for its first 20 years, this Crimson Red Sovereign with Barley leather interior is among the smartest we've seen.
History and Paperwork
- Four former registered keepers in total
- Maintained by an official Jaguar dealer from 1989 to 2009, covering the first 108,000 km
- 120,000 km recorded
- Comprehensive restoration performed by specialist Jaguar dealer Jags Only in 2009
- Owned by the current vendor's family since 2013
- Belgian MOT valid until July 2027, passed without advisories
- Previously passed MOT in September 2018 without advisories
- Stored in dry conditions from 2019 until recently
- New battery installed in July 2025
The Condition
- Refinished in correct Crimson Red
- Barley (beige) leather interior
- Features the distinctive Sovereign rectangular headlamps
- Equipped with factory air conditioning but will require work to make operational
- Includes six-speaker sound system
- Fitted with anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Stainless steel/chrome-plated window frames characteristic of the Sovereign trim
- Burl walnut wood trim throughout the interior
- Stored in dry conditions from 2019 to 2025
- The vendor tells us that the central locking will also need work in order to get working again
The Mechanics
- 3.6-litre (3,600cc) AJ6 inline-six petrol engine
- ZF four-speed automatic transmission
- Produces 221 hp (163 kW)
- Rear-wheel drive configuration
- Independent MacPherson strut suspension front and rear
- Equipped with self-levelling rear suspension system
- Recently recommissioned with a new battery in July 2025
- Passed recent MOT without advisories
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