Highlights
- One of only 352 manual gearbox XJS-C cars
- Economical and reliable 3.6L straight six engine
- Very smart Steel Blue metallic with grey leather
- Professionally undersealed with guarantee certificate
- Well maintained with large history file
- Recent service with only 1,800 miles since attention
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The later convertible may be more populous, but there are many reasons to want Jaguar’s earlier open top XJS. These cars have more bracing so are more structurally robust, then there’s the 2+2 layout and choice of full convertible or Targa-style motoring.
The XJS-C is very rare, too. Just 1,077 3.6L cars like this one were built and only 357 of 3.6L and 5.3L cars were equipped with manual gearboxes. That option releases the sporting potential of a car too often seen as merely a long-legged GT cruiser.
This lovely, low mileage Steel Blue 3.6L manual gearbox car is therefore a real find. The factory-correct paintwork is mated to a well preserved grey leather interior. The roof and recently undersealed underside also present well. It has been properly maintained too, amassing a large history file of regular servicing up to late 2023 and under 2,000 miles ago.
The car comes to market with the added reassurance of a lengthy, advisory-free MOT. That could be one of the last tests for the car because it will be eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2027.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1986
- DVLA records car as previously painted grey
- This is likely to be a reclassification of the original Steel Blue/Grey colour
- Chassis plate confirms correct LEC Steel Blue paint as shown on car
- Seven previous keepers
- Current keeper since December 2022
- Kept in a dry garage
- Used only on sunny days for pleasure
- Covered 3,000 miles trouble-free under current ownership
- Professionally undersealed with certificate of guarantee
- Large history file of well organised maintenance as shown
- 2 keys
- Serviced to December 2023 at 84,081 miles
- Supplied with car cover
- MOT to 25th February 2026 with no advisories
- 85,454 miles showing on test and 85,747 miles in photos
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status based on age from 1st April 2027
The Condition
- Smart and well preserved Steel Blue metallic paintwork with few indications of age
- Edge protectors fitted to both doors
- Bodywork presents very well across arches, sills and other XJS check areas
- There are minor points to note to offside front and rear arches at base by sill
- Lattice-style factory alloy wheels in good order with matching spare
- Matching Pirelli P600 tyres fitted all round showing decent remaining tread
- Chromework in good order as shown
- Fitted with USA style quad headlights and bonnet leaper
- Underside in good order with recent undersealing
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Folding black fabric roof with Targa-style removable roof panels
- Grey leather interior with blue piping in very good condition as shown
- Roof headlining shows light age as shown in photos
- Veneers in good order across doors, console and dashboard
- Period correct radio fitted
- A/c has been disconnected as compressor is faulty
- All instruments, switchgear and gauges work correctly
The Mechanics
- 3,590cc AJ6 straight six fuel injected engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Described as economical by the seller
- Engine runs and drives smoothly with no known faults we are told
- Correct oil pressure and normal running temperature advised by seller
- Factory tool kit as shown
- Serviced in December 2023 around 1,800 miles ago
- No advisories on current MOT
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