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Highlights
Very well preserved in great colour scheme
Low mileage car with good history file
ASI certification
Good bodywork and interior with few signs of age
Desirable and reliable 4litre AJ6 engine
Rare 5spd manual gearbox car
The Appeal
The XJ40, such was the way of British Leyland, was a long time in the making but was certainly worth the wait. Cleverly updating the style of the original XJ6, adding advanced technology and improving the build quality created a car that appealed to the traditionalists as well as much-needed new buyers.
For a long while the XJ40 got lost between the earlier and later cars. But enthusiasts are returning to them and values are responding. After all, the essentials of this car were so good that they underpinned all Jaguar saloons right into the new Millennium.
This very well preserved 1990 example is a well specified car with the desirable 4litre AJ6 engine and exceptionally rare manual gearbox. The bodywork and interior reflect the low mileage and obvious care of the owners. With good service history and ASI certification, this car shows just why the XJ40 is garnering renewed appreciation.
History and Paperwork
First registered on 16th February 1990
ASI certification dated 17th December 2014
Original factory handbooks in good order
Handwritten service records including health check at 101,842kms in May 2021
Appears to have last been serviced on 24th October 2023 at 102,853kms
Vehicle registration document
2 keys
The Condition
Well presented car in smart dark Solent Blue with good paintwork and bodywork
No visible signs of rust to body including common XJ40 areas such as arches and sills
Straight panels with only one minor mark noted below
Original factory pinstriping indicates the car has not been resprayed
Underside presents similarly with good underseal and no issues to report
Original metric-size 390mm factory alloys in very good order with no visible corrosion or kerbing
Factory standard car but with Jaguar leaper fitted to bonnet
Small dent visible to top of driver’s side front door
Chromework in very good order with bright finish and no visible pitting or tarnishing Bodywork fittings in good order including handles and badges with only slight mark to rear badge
Well specified car with desirable steel electric sunroof
Isis Blue leather interior in good order with rear headrests and sunblind
Little if any wear to seats reflecting low mileage, just small bolster wear to driver’s chair
Veneers in good order throughout, only light cracking to central ashtray to note, easily remedied
Headlining presents well with only light sagging visible to rear above rear seats
Pioneer stereo fitted and original factory car phone
Carpets well kept with protective rubber overmats helpfully fitted
Boot area in similar order with spare wheel cover and few marks or stains visible
Factory tool box with incomplete set of tools
Dashboard digital odo readout bright and clear, avoiding a common problem with these cars
The Mechanics
Very reliable and powerful AJ6 4litre straight six Jaguar engine
Low mileage car with good history file to support ongoing maintenance and verify mileage
Most recently serviced at 102,583kms in October 2023
Rare and desirable 5spd manual gearbox model
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