Highlights
- Rare five-speed manual gearbox; very few XJ-S convertibles were produced with a manual transmission
- Over 23 years in current ownership; reportedly always garaged and never used in winter
- Never resprayed; retains its original dark green paintwork
- Previously owned by Jaguar and thought to have been used as a press car
- Original Jaguar tool kit still present
- MOT valid to September 2026
- One of only 354 manual gearbox examples manufactured during the 21 years the XJS was in production.
The Appeal
The Jaguar XJ-S Convertible is one of the great British grand tourers, but to find one with the 4.0-litre straight-six and a five-speed manual gearbox is a genuinely rare thing. Very few manual XJ-S convertibles were ever produced, and the combination transforms the car from a relaxed cruiser into something altogether more engaging.
This dark green example has been in the hands of its current owner for over 23 years, having been purchased from a Jaguar specialist in Devon back in 2002. During that time, it has covered fewer than 18,000 miles, with the seller reporting that it has always been garaged and covered, and has never seen winter use. The seller notes that servicing has been carried out regularly, latterly by a retired Jaguar engineer, with the most recent service said to have been completed in 2025. The vendor reports that the car starts on the button and is amazingly comfortable and easy to drive.
The original paintwork has never been resprayed and presents well for a car of its age, complemented by a tan leather interior with walnut dashboard and door trims. The underside has been treated with protective oil on several occasions and is reported to be in very good condition. It’s a cherished example, and its long-term owner believes it should be enjoyed and used more often than it has been.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1993 in the United Kingdom
- Four former registered keepers; current ownership since November 2002
- Originally registered to Jaguar at Browns Lane, Coventry; thought to have been used as a press car
- Purchased in 2002 from a Jaguar specialist in Paignton, Devon
- Fewer than 18,000 miles covered during 23 years of current ownership
- Reportedly always garaged and covered; never used in winter, used sparingly in summer
- The seller notes it has been serviced regularly, latterly by a local retired Jaguar engineer; most recently serviced in 2025
- All necessary repairs carried out as needed, including the clutch cylinder replaced twice
- MOT valid to September 2026; four advisories regarding a worn nearside front tyre, a minor oil leak, and worn front anti-roll bar linkage pins/bushes
- 64,650 miles shown on the odometer
- The vendor informs us the car is now in a storage facility in Linlithgow, near to Edinburgh Airport, and can be viewed by appointment
The Condition
- Recently two-stage polished; the vendor reports it is looking very good
- Never been resprayed; paintwork described by the vendor as very good for a 33-year-old car, with a few small paint chips to note
- Dark green exterior with elegant dual coachlines, which the vendor reports attracts many admiring comments
- 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
- Underside sprayed with protective oil several times and reported to be in very good condition
- Tan leather interior reported to be in very good condition, with walnut dashboard and door trims
- Air conditioning fan has a known flaw (runs constantly); fuse pulled approximately 15 years ago; described as an easy and common fix but requires dashboard removal
- Six-CD changer no longer works; everything else reported to work, including heated seats
- Original Jaguar tool kit present
- Both front tyres have been replaced after photos taken and are brand new Dunlop sport as Pirelli 6000 not available
The Mechanics
- 4.0-litre ‘AJ6’ inline-six engine
- Rare five-speed manual transmission
- Factory standard engine; the vendor reports it starts on the button
- The vendor describes it as an amazingly comfortable and easy car to drive
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