Highlights

One of only 837 6L V12 318bhp JaguarSport XJR-S built
Low mileage of 109,000 kms
Well maintained by specialists to May 2025
Factory standard car in attractive Solent Blue with Dove Grey leather
Recently fitted with new 16in Speedline alloys
Belgian technical inspection valid to December 2026

The Appeal

For a car that was nearly killed off in the late 70s, the XJS’ 1980s renaissance is truly remarkable. Alongside quality improvements, key to its rejuvenation was its success in the European Touring Car Championships. Jaguar and TWR quickly parlayed this into showroom sales, first with the 5.3L XJR-S and then with the more seriously reworked JaguarSport 6L car.

JaguarSport was a 50:50 joint venture between Jaguar and TWR. Each 6L 318bhp V12 was built at JaguarSport’s Bloxham factory by the same team that assembled the race cars. The revised car featured a stiffer suspension, Zytek fuel injection, and a body kit designed by Peter Stevens, featuring distinctive Speedline 16in alloys. These were expensive cars, and just 837 were built between 1989 and 1993.

This Solent Blue car is an early one, produced in 1990 and now showing just 109,000 km. It is factory standard and in very good order inside and out. There are light signs of age, but nothing that demands immediate attention, which is confirmed by the current Belgian technical inspection that is valid until December 2026. The vendor acquired the car in Germany in 2017 and has used it sparingly since with dry storage inbetween. Despite the limited use it has been regularly serviced by classic specialists, most recently in May 2025. Other investment includes suspensionwork in 2025 and new Speedline alloys in 2023.

The XJR-S is arguably the ultimate version of Jaguar’s much-loved GT and one of the last of the firm’s sporting cars from its independent era.

The vendor says:

“The car has been regularly serviced The engine starts and runs very smoothly

“A very pleasant car to drive, with a smooth yet powerful ride and excellent comfort. Its overall appearance catches the eye of passers-by.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1990
Acquired by current keeper in Germany in 2017
Stored in a dry warehouse since purchase
Regularly serviced as detailed below
Belgian technical inspection valid to December 2026
Fitted car cover included
Factory handbooks and wallet
Suspension work in 2025
New Speedline alloys costing €2,627 in 2023

Recent service history (further details in photos):

05/25 - 108,669 km - Oldtimerie
09/22 - 107,383 km - Oldtimerie
12/20 - 106,490 km - Oldtimerie
04/19 - 106,465 km - L&L Performance
03/17 - 106,446 km - L&L Performance

The Condition

Attractive Solent Blue metallic paintwork in very good condition for age
Light stone chips to not to front of car
Some minor scuffs to note to front and rear bumpers as shown in photos
Factory standard car with JaguarSport Peter Stevens body kit retained
Bodywork presents well with some localised deterioration to note in photos
This includes base of front wings and base of rear screen
Vendor states slight blistering in two corners of the rear quarter panel
Some light age to note to black finish trim items as shown in photos
Fitted with quad headlights
Underside as shown with surface corrosion to some components as shown
Recent fitted with new Speedline 16in alloys which are in good condition
Space saver Speedline alloy in boot
Mix of Nexen and Cooper tyres fitted which match across axles
Dove grey leather with darker piping in good condition
Factory sticker states car fitted with Doeskin leather from new which may be an error
Leather interior in very good order with light wear to bolsters as shown
Headliner has been removed and the roof thoroughly cleaned
The vendor reports the interior to be in good condition
Factory veneers present well across doors, dashboard and console
Some light age to note to glovebox veneer trim
Fitted with period Sony radio cassette and Momo veneered three spoke wheel
Also fitted with XJRs branded floor mats
Factory grey carpet trim in boot showing some light age

The Mechanics

JaguarSport 318bhp 5,993cc V12 engine
Engine features longer stroke crankshaft and forged alloy pistons as standard
Zyteck fuel injection and engine management system
Three-speed automatic transmission
Left upper suspension ball joint replaced and front bearing play adjusted in 2025
The vendor reports the engine starts and runs very smoothly
Regularly serviced to May 2025 as shown in photos
Current Belgian technical inspection valid to December 2026
Factory tool roll included as shown

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