Highlights

Great Signal Red paintwork
Extensive servicing
Low mileage

The Appeal

Jaguar’s popular XJ-S received a new engine in 1981, known as the HE (high efficiency). It was still a 5.3 litre V12, but received a cleverly redesigned ‘Fire Ball’ combustion chamber in order to improve its efficiency.

This XJ-S is finished in a fetching shade of Signal Red paintwork, which remains in good condition and the Magnolia interior is very good for its age. The vendor informs us that the car has been thoroughly serviced recently, with no expense spared and that the car drives very well indeed.

Overall, this appears to be a very useable example of an XJ-S. And with its rakish convertible roof, it will be great fun to drive come rain or shine.

The History and Paperwork

MOT valid until August 2023
No advisories on MOT
Only 45,000 miles from new
Extensive history file
V5C in vendor’s name
Two sets of keys
Owners manuals and stereo manual
Only three previous owners

The Interior

Magnolia leather in good overall condition
Some cracking to driver’s seat squab and bolster
Leather-trimmed carpets clean and secure
Original Jaguar branded cassette player cleaner
Walnut veneer presentable, with some localised signs of wear
Switches and gauges clear and legible
Headlining in good condition
Full size spare wheel, jack and Jaguar toolkit
Air conditioning has reportedly been recharged
No reported issues with any of the controls or accessories
One new electric window motor fitted

The Exterior

Signal Red paintwork
No reported marks or scuffs
Fixtures and fittings generally very good
Some pitting to the wing mirrors
No damage reported to the underside
Alloy wheels in good condition
Tyres are said to be new
No reported welding or corrosion underneath

The Mechanics

The vendor tells us that this Jaguar has received the following servicing recently:
- Inner and outer track rod ends and track rod boot covers
- Four new rear springs,
- Full service ,
- New distributor cap, high performance ignition leads, spark plugs and rotor arm
- New battery,
- Air conditioning recharge
- Power steering rack bushes
- A full service
Said to drive very smoothly, accelerate well, and change gear nicely
No reported leaks or smoke
No other mechanical issues noted

Summary

This appears to be a very attractive example of an XJ-S. Its convertible roof makes it a versatile vehicle, suitable for any weather, and the Signal Red livery finishes it off nicely.

It seems that this Jaguar has been well cared for, with recent servicing meaning it is ready to tackle the next adventure, and prove that the XJ-S is surely one of the best grand tourers out there.

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