Highlights

Sympathetically recommissioned over the past two years following more than 20 years in storage
Brakes and tyres replaced and alloy wheels restored as part of the recommissioning
Convertible hood in full working order
MOT until March 2027 with no advisories
Low milage 65,410 miles (Believe to be be genuine)

The Appeal

The Jaguar XJS Convertible is one of the great British grand tourers; a deeply aspirational car that paired effortless long-distance cruising with open-air elegance. With its sweeping lines and refined character, the drop-top XJS remains a highly sought-after classic, and well-sorted examples are increasingly difficult to find.

This particular car has been the subject of a careful two-year recommissioning by its previous owner, having spent over two decades laid up in storage. The work has been thorough and sympathetic: brakes and tyres have been replaced, the alloy wheels professionally restored, and the headlining renewed. The convertible hood is reported to be in full working order, and the car has been undersealed at some point in its life, which has clearly contributed to its preservation over the years. The result of this considered approach is a car that's ready and waiting to go.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1993
The DVLA records 7 former keepers
Spent over 20 years in storage
Recommissioned over the past two years by the previous owner
First MOT test for many years taken in 2023, then again in 2024
Following repairs, it passed this 2024 MOT with zero advisories
MOT until March 2027 with no advisories
Low milage 65,410 miles (Believe to be be genuine)

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The Condition

Undersealed at some point in its life, which has aided preservation
Paintwork is in good overall order
Brightwork contrasts nicely
Alloy wheels restored
New tyres fitted
Convertible hood reported to be in full working order
Headlining replaced
Upholstery in good order, with only gentle wear
Burr walnut veneers all appear complete and correct
Instruments are clean and legible
We are told the tachometer is intermittent

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The Mechanics

4.0-litre straight-six engine
four-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay appears in good order
Believed to be very mechanically standard
Brakes replaced as part of the recommissioning

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