Highlights
- Practically only had one owner
- Carefully documented maintenance since new
- Car well maintained and in excellent condition
- Rare manual transmission with 3.2-litre engine
- Attractive Regency Red colour combination with black leather interior
- ASI-certified with Gold Plate
- Revisione valid to July 2026
The Attractions
The Jaguar XJ40 was a statement of intent. Developed over a long period of time, it aimed to surpass Mercedes-Benz and BMW by offering a luxury saloon that was both supple and relaxing to drive and technologically innovative.
The success of this project is demonstrated by the fact that this model evolved over the years and remained in production into the new millennium. The first cars were built around the popular and robust AJ6 straight-six engine. From 1990 a 3.2L version was available, with an output of 216 hp.
Around 90 per cent of the XJ40s were produced with automatic transmissions, which were considered more suited to the relaxed style of these cars, making it difficult to appreciate how enjoyable these cars are to drive with a manual gearbox. They are surprisingly engaging and agile. This car therefore represents a valuable opportunity to discover this, being one of the very few examples produced with a manual gearbox.
Painted in Regency Red with black leather interior, this Jaguar has been preserved with great care and is extremely original. The XJ40's typical weak points such as the wheel arches, door sills and rear window and windscreen frames appear to be in excellent shape. The extensive historical documentation supplied testifies to the regularity of the maintenance, and the seller reports that it is a 'virtually one-owner' car. ASI certification and Revisione to July 2026 provide further peace of mind.
History and Documentation
- First registered in 1991
- Gold plate and ASI certification
- Chassis number records show that this car was produced in early 1991
- 2 keys and alarm remote control
- Extensive documentation as shown in photographs
- The seller informs us that the maintenance history is complete and accurate
- We have been informed that this is a 'virtually one owner' car
- Stamped service booklet as shown in photographs
- Revisione valid to July 2026
Condition
- The attractive Regency Red metallic paintwork appears to be largely original
- Subtle original gold decorative stripe on both sides
- The paint is in very good condition with few signs of age or use
- Due to age and originality, some light signs of use are visible
- The bodywork is correct and well maintained with no reported accident damage
- Wheel arches, door sills, underbody and windscreen and rear window frames appear to be in good condition
- Car true to original specification with alloy wheels in very good condition
- Fitted with quality Pirelli P400 tyres, which appear to be in good condition with good tread
- Well-maintained black leather interior with only a few slight wrinkles visible on the seats
- Interior shows little signs of normal wear and tear, shown in photographs
- Wood trim is in good condition with only slight discolouration and small cracks to note
- Car well equipped with grey carpets and grey headlining that appears to be microfibre or Alcantara
- Electrically adjustable front seats and original Jaguar sound system
- There are no reported malfunctions or defects in the interior fittings
- We are told that the underside is 'immaculate' according to the vendor
Mechanics
- AJ6 3.2-litre straight-six engine with 216 hp
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Extensive maintenance documentation
- The seller informs us that the service history is complete
- No operating or driving problems have been reported to us
- New centre and front exhaust section
- Vendor advises that there are no oil leaks
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