Highlights
- Rare factory Solid Black with Parchment interior
- 1992 V12 XJS Facelift model with improved features
- Ready for recommissioning and returning to the road
- Impressive history file
- Complete with original toolkit and aftermarket Jaguar car cover
The Appeal
When Ford took over Jaguar, they did so with an eye for rationalisation and efficiency. It was a relatively minor set of changes to the layman, but between the new car's simplified body construction, improved rustproofing, and revised interior. It brought the formula up to snuff for the discerning '90s GT aficionado, and now sits proudly as a deeply aspirational, capable classic.
Finished in a striking Solid Black, with a rich, contrasting Parchment cabin, this fine XJS was first bought from Creamer Jaguar in Kensington and has since been enjoyed by just five former registered keepers over its lifetime. The car retains its original paintwork with the distinctive coachline, straight panels, and a well-preserved interior.
While currently requiring recommissioning after a period of storage, this XJS offers the potential to own one of the most elegant and powerful GT cars of its era.
Finished in a striking Solid Black, with a rich, contrasting Parchment cabin, this fine XJS was first bought from Creamer Jaguar in Kensington and has since been enjoyed by just five former registered keepers over its lifetime. The car retains its original paintwork with the distinctive coachline, straight panels, and a well-preserved interior.
While currently requiring recommissioning after a period of storage, this XJS offers the potential to own one of the most elegant and powerful GT cars of its era.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1992
- First purchased from Creamer Jaguar in Kensington by one Mr. Butler
- Five former registered keepers in total
- Traded back to the original dealership in 1997 after covering 35,000 miles
- Second keeper in Rutland kept the car until 2001, taking it to 65,700 miles
- Third keeper (Gareth from Medstead) owned the car for 9 years until 2010, when it had covered 81,900 miles
- Fourth keeper (Mr. Redpath) kept the car until 2017/18
- Current owner purchased the vehicle in 2018
- Currently showing 92,000 miles on the odometer
- Comprehensive history file with invoices and MOT certificates dating back to approximately 2000
- Evidence of Jaguar Enthusiasts Club membership from at least one previous owner
- Currently registered on plate J444GNP (assigned in 2021), original registration was K67FYP
- No current MOT certificate as the car has largely been kept in storage
The Condition
- Factory Solid Black paintwork believed to be original and appears in smart condition for its age
- Body is in good condition with minimal corrosion at the bottom edges of the wheel arches
- Surface rust visible on suspension components from recent storage period
- Some blemishes and microscratches present on a few panels, consistent with a 30+ year old vehicle
- Original coachline down the side remains intact
- Sills and valances reported to be in good condition
- Wheels would benefit from refurbishment
- Three Pirelli P600 and one Potenza tyre fitted, all would benefit from replacement
- Full-size spare has compromised sidewall
- Contrasting Parchment interior presents well and is generally clean
- All electrical components including windows, seats, and sunroof function correctly
- Air conditioning has been converted to R134a refrigerant and works well
- Two new speakers installed in recent years
The vendor notes:
- Screw holes from a previously installed hands-free unit
- Broken plastic sunvisor mount
- Scuffs to driver's doorcard armrest
- Missing plastic casings on seatbelt receivers
- Two NOS seatbelt receivers included for the rear positions
The Mechanics
- 5.3-litre V12 engine
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Injectors have been rebuilt and tested
- Recent new spark plugs, leads and coil rectifying minor misfire fault
- New CBC4720 fuel rail seal recently installed
- Distributor and rotor arm cleaned and inspected
- Brakes reported to be sticking slightly and will require attention
- Starts reliably and idles with good oil pressure and coolant temperature
- Custom stainless steel exhaust system upgrade installed: AJ6 Engineering TT exhaust
- Requires full recommissioning including oil change, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, and brake service
- Spare parts included: oil filter, set of belts, fuel filter, and two NOS seatbelt receivers
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