Highlights
- Excellent opportunity for a get-in-and-go Jag, ready to tour
- Desirable facelift model, final iteration of the XJS line
- 4.0L AJ6 engine; XJS power and luxury while avoiding the thirst of the V12s
The Appeal
Originally called the XJ-S, Jag’s luxury grand tourer was manufactured from 1975 to 1996. With a 20-year production run the XJ-S has cemented itself in motoring history with its stunning combination of performance and luxury.
The final iteration—so-called the facelift model—was launched in 1991, and is often characterized by its updated name, shortened simply to “XJS”, and its slightly-updated styling. Also available with the facelift model was a new 4.0-litre version of Jaguar’s AJ6 straight-six engine to run alongside the V12s.
This example has been very well-kept by the current owner and is only being sold as it does not see as much use as they would like. Having enjoyed the car as it is, they’re reluctantly wanting to pass the car to a new owner to enjoy to its fullest. Prior to the current ownership, the car was a garage proprietor's pampered pet for 5 years and wanted for nothing—it has clearly been well looked after.
The garage owner eventually replaced it with the 6.0 V12 model, but said he wished he'd kept it. Many consider the facelift model to be the sweet spot of the entire XJS range—benefiting from the updated styling, but avoiding the plastic bumpers and cramped and rather pointless rear seats of the Celebration models, as well as the thirst of the V12s.
The History and Paperwork
- V5 current and present
- V5 notes declared new at first registration on 1st August 1993
- V5 special notes section declares “Non-transferable registration mark.”
- Current MOT valid until 11th July 2025
- FEP 1 registration plate does not come with vehicle, L913 RWM will be supplied
- Unfortunately, the service history was not present when sold to the current owner, but prior ownership was the owner of a garage
- A few invoices for some recent parts present
- Current owner has noted they’ve replaced a rear window motor, fitted a new headliner, and have had the headlights re-silvered
- Owner states the car “now needs nothing”
- Tonneau cover included with sale
- Comes with original Jaguar leather binder and Jaguar owner’s documents as pictured
The Condition
- Overall interior is in excellent and functional condition
- Owner states all lights, switches, and buttons are functional and working
- Gauges seem to be in order
- Seats in lightly used condition, showing some very minor signs of wear and age, some areas of discolouration on the driver’s sear but no signs of tears or rips
- Passenger seat in better condition with much less wear
- Rear storage compartment and luggage bar in undamaged shape and would benefit from a deep cleaning; inside storage compartment shows some marks and sagging liner on the rear area, would benefit from adhesive and deep clean
- Rear speaker covers show some very mild corrosion but are undamaged
- Carpets could use deep clean before deciding if they should be replaced, likely could be restored
- Footwells and kickboards in mildly worn but usable shape, would benefit from cleaning
- Dashboard in overall terrific condition but some wood veneer cracking on the centre console seen on the clock trim as pictured
- Gauge cluster in exceptional condition with beautiful veneer, some fabric showing underneath cluster, would benefit from adhesive or cover
- Centre console in great shape, most veneer in great condition
- Steering wheel in overall incredible condition with very little signs of use
- Buttons, switches, and dials in excellent condition
- Convertible hood headlining recently replaced, in great overall condition
- Convertible hood mechanics in great condition, electronic operation is smooth and effortless
- Door cards in overall great condition, speaker covers show some very mild corrosion, and some small scuffs present
- Boot is in particularly good condition for the age of the vehicle, spare tire present with fitted cover, and trim is in place; some minor stains and marks seen on the carpet, but could likely be cleaned
- Exterior of vehicle in excellent condition with paintwork still shining and glossy
- All panels and trim present
- Glass in overall good condition with some scuffs and scratches, but without any cracks or chips larger than a pinpoint
- Light lenses in good condition with no signs of fading or weather damage seen
- Wheels in overall great usable condition, all centre caps present
- Convertible hood in great condition, some very minor marks present
- Underside shows some minor signs of corrosion and rust in some areas but presents exceptionally well for its age
- Floor pans seem to be in good shape without significant corrosion, protected with underseal previously
The Mechanics
- Owner states the vehicle is a delight to drive, taut, responsive, no rattles, and with lovely tall gearing from the ZF automatic transmission
- Engine bay in exceptionally good visual condition for the age of the vehicle with almost no signs of corrosion present
- 4.0 AJ6 I6 said to run and drive perfectly
- Current MOT states parking brake efficiency only just met—likely will need adjustment before next MOT
- Convertible hood functions flawlessly, tonneau cover fits well and in good shape with some marks as pictured
Summary
Presented in the desirable and highly complementary Diamond Blue paintwork with Pale Grey interior, this Jag is in excellent condition for its age, wants for nothing, and is eager to get back to cruising. With such strong character, this XJS—without any known missing interior elements or exterior trim on the vehicle—would only benefit from a deep clean to bring it to near-flawless presentation. Alternatively, it can be driven and enjoyed as it currently sits, a well-preserved example of the last iteration of one of Jaguar’s most successful and longest-running luxury grand tourers.
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