Former Browns Lane car with Jaguar factory provenance
Low documented mileage for year
Only two private registered keepers
Current keeper since 1993
Very well maintained by main dealers and specialists
Recently serviced in 2025 with barely 50 miles covered since
Always garaged and never used as an everyday car
Sold with fresh MOT
The Appeal
In the late 1970s, Jaguar CEO John Egan saved the XJS from the chop. His decision to ramp up the luxury and dramatically improve quality resulted in this car, the much-improved 1980s 5.3L, with its chrome bumpers, lattice alloys and wood-lined interior. For many enthusiasts of Browns Lane’s long-lived GT, this mid-period V12 is the one to have.
We suspect few have the provenance of this one. It began its life on Jaguar’s Company Car fleet, before passing to its first keeper. He kept it until 1993, when the current keeper acquired it. He’s cherished it ever since, always using it as a weekend/second car and garaging it between uses.
That care likely explains why the Signal Red paintwork and rare black leather interior are so well kept. There are a few points to note, including on the current 2025 MOT test, but it wears its mileage and 39 years lightly. The service history shows a run of 23 stamps, all except one by main dealers or specialists and verifying the low mileage for the year. It was last serviced in early 2025 with barely 50 miles covered since. The car will be sold with a fresh MOT.
Here is a chance to acquire a nicely preserved 80s V12 with low keepers and interesting, well-documented provenance.
The vendor says:
“This car has no known faults and has never failed to start. I have full maintenance records and spared no expense. Well ahead of time in 1993. I loved the power of the 5.3 V12. Magnificent engine.”
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.
✓ Unless stated otherwise, you must assume that any cherished, personalised, or heritage vehicle registration is not included in the sale of a vehicle.
