Highlights
- Featuring in Jaguar World Magazine
- Documented 46,800 miles from new
- Recent service August 2024 by a Jaguar specialist
- One of only 318 Insignia XJ40s and the only UK car in Lavender
- Highly presented car in excellent order inside and out
- Bespoke paintwork and high end White Silk leather interior
- MOT valid until August 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Jaguar’s ‘Insignia’ models are so rare that even some diehard enthusiasts are barely aware of their existence. When the team of craftsmen responsible for creating the DS420 limousine found themselves underemployed on that car’s demise, Jaguar put them to work creating bespoke XJS and XJ40 models for customers. These are the Insignia cars.
XJ40 Insignias took the top specification Sovereign as their starting point. Buyers could choose individual paintwork, veneers, interiors, wheels and trim to create a highly personalised - and very expensive - alternative to the mainstream models. Just 318 left the works before the programme ended.
This car is believed to be the only Insignia finished in the rather fetching shade of Lavender metallic, a colour that harks back to a Jaguar hue popular in the 60s and 70s. It is quite superb. The elevated ‘white silk’ leather interior is also a particular highlight.
With less than 47,000 miles on the clock in the hands of just six keepers, this car is in very good order. Inspect the photos of the exterior and interior and you will struggle to find signs of its 32 years. It retains its bespoke Insignia features, that status discreetly telegraphed by a pair of small wing badges.
With a recent full service by a Jaguar specialist and long, advisory-free MOT to August 2025, this is a very rare opportunity to buy arguably one of the best and most desirable XJ40 variants that is in quite superb condition.
The vendor tells us:
“The car was in already excellent order but has wanted for nothing in my ownership.It has always been kept in a garage by all its owners, hence the the car is in first class condition.
“It is a full Insignia with a one off colour and interior combination - a very rare car. The car looks feels and drives faultlessly like new. I believe it is one of the cleanest XJ40s with the added bonus of being a full insignia. I doubt there is a better one about, never mind for sale.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 22nd October 1993
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since JUly 2023
- Recent service by Jaguar specialist in August 2024 less than 1,000 miles ago
- We are told it has always been kept in a garage by all its keepers
- Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- 2 keys and fobs as shown
- MOT to 21st August 2025 with no advisories
- 45,938 miles on last test and now showing 46,800 miles according to seller
- MOT history supports low mileage with 43,055 miles showing on 2007 test
The Condition
- Extensive bespoke features applied by Jaguar’s Insignia programme and retained on car
- These include ‘one off’ Lavender metallic paintwork and enhanced ‘white silk’ leather interior
- Paintwork is in superb condition with few indications of age as shown in photos
- Bespoke hand-applied re coachline to each side of car appears to be original and well kept
- Vendor advises that paintwork has been ceramic coated to preserve condition
- Bodywork presents well in all the usual XJ40 check areas such as sills, arches and screen bases
- There is a small ding on the passenger front door but otherwise the panels present very well
- Exterior fittings including bumpers, lights and chromework are all very well preserved
- No obvious scuffs or marks to bumper corners or misting of headlights
- Underside is similarly well kept as shown in photos with no structural advisories on MOT
- Multispoke factory alloy wheels in very good order as shown in photos
- Fitted with matching Dunlop tyres showing good sidewall condition and plenty of remaining tread
- Exterior is factory standard except for addition of a bonnet leaper
- Car retains its original Sovereign and Insignia badging in good order
- Beautiful interior with Insignia bespoke ‘white silk’ elevated leather seats in very good condition
- Seats appear virtually unused with only the very lightest of wear to driver’s seat
- Leather door cards and dash top in good order as shown
- We are told that the headlining is well kept with no sagging visible
- Cabin veneers, carpeting, switchgear and door cards all equally well kept
- Specification includes trip computer, cruise control, picnic tables, electric seats and steel sliding sunroof
- Boot appears free from notable defects with no marks on upgraded Insignia lining and no dampness
- No reports faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
- No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or reported by seller
The Mechanics
- AJ6 3,980cc straight six Jaguar engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-Gate functionality
- Factory took kit and box as showb
- Well maintained car with MOT and service history verifying low mileage
- Serviced in August 2024 less than 1,000 miles ago by Jaguar specialist
- No reported running or driving issues
- Advisory-free MOT
- The vendor informs us that the car looks, feels, and drives in fine fettle
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