Highlights

Resprayed in original Flamenco Red in 2006
Mechanically sound with regular use, including long trips
Garaged or covered since purchase in 2021
Factory standard with no major faults reported
MOT valid until 20th July 2026
Private registration 'J17 JNH' included in sale

The Appeal

The XJS was not a car of subtlety. Big, bold lines with a distinctly angular flavour, rear buttresses and a palatial cabin - not to mention big, powerful engines. For a company that was expected to rest on the laurels of the E-Type, it was a real change of flavour - and one that's endured just as much. To this day, if you think of an iconic Jag, it's doubtless close to the tip of your tongue.

This particular 1993 car is a real looker. Picked out in a striking Flamenco Red, it's a highly original car, a perfect ambassador for its much-loved model and is eminently drivable - ready and waiting to be driven away with a long MOT.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1993
The DVLA records six former registered keepers
Resprayed in original factory Flamenco Red in 2006
The car was purchased in March 2025 as a wedding car and has run flawlessly in the 8 months of ownership
Indicates 134,757 miles
MOT valid until 20th July 2026
Original leather document wallet
Handbooks and manuals
Original showroom keyring
Taped version of the owner's manual with the B-side filled with Jaguar showroom music
Selection of invoices present
Private registration 'J17 JNH' will also be included in the sale
The car was reportedly garaged for 4 years by the previous owner and has been garaged since ownership in March 2025

The Condition

Well-presented example in good condition for its age
Underneath has been coated with anti-corrosion treatment
Resprayed in 2006 in the original flamenco red
Still very vibrant with only light signs of use
Light paint chips here and there, commensurate with age
Nicely presented alloys and brightwork
Tyres replaced in 2021 and still look in good order
Interior is highly original and nicely presented
Seats carry age-commensurate patina with some cracking and creasing
Veneers carry light wear, but are all present and correct
Instruments are clear and legible
Driver's door lock sometimes sticks and must be opened from the inside
The temperature gauge has an intermittent fault and does not read at times but the car does not suffer from over heating

The Mechanics

4.0-litre AJ6 6-cylinder engine
ZF four-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay in good order
The previous owner replaced all coolant hoses upon acquisition due to leaks
A new battery has been fitted and the car starts every time
New rocker cover gasket, rear exhaust mounts, and heating valve also fitted

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