Highlights
- Well presented high specification Sovereign
- Only two keepers with current one since 1998
- Dry stored in a heated garage for most of its life
- Partial service history with well-maintained condition
The Appeal
Flush with Ford investment, Jaguar quickly set about making the XJ40 a better car. The X300 returned the classic XJ look, notably the fluted bonnet, and quality was much improved. Equipped with the durable AJ6 engine, these mid-period XJ40-based cars are well-regarded by enthusiasts and make excellent daily drivers or weekend treats.
This 1996 4L X300 could best be described as a ‘time warp’ because it has been in careful dry storage since 2013. Finished in the popular combination of light blue metallic with doeskin leather, it is a really good example with the desirable elevated Sovereign spec. The usual X300 check areas, including arches, sills and screen bases, present well in the photos.
The car has had just two keepers in its life, the current one since 1998. MOT records support the dry storage information, with the last test expiring in February 2013. Due to the lack of use and MOT the car will likely need some checks and recommissioning. But the photos indicate a well-preserved and cared-for car.
Key Information
- Mileage: 91,490 miles
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: expired February 2013
- Technical specs: 4.0-litre petrol engine, 4spd automatic, Sovereign variant
- Paperwork: Partial service history, clear vehicle history check
The Detail
- Popular light blue metallic paintwork in very good condition as shown
- Some light marks to note to paintwork in photos
- Bodywork in good order, including arches, sills, fuel flap area and screen bases
- Factory standard high specification Sovereign with bright exterior chromework
- ‘Teardrop’ factory 16in alloys in very good condition
- Matching Pirelli tyres fitted that appear well kept, but are likely older fitments
- One former registered keeper from 1998
- Dry stored in a heated garage for most of its life
- Not used since 2013 due to the owner's illness
- Doeskin leather Sovereign specification interior in very good condition
- Leather seats show little wear, including driver’s bolster and base
- Beige cabin carpets present well with light age to the footwell overmats
- Dark wood veneers to console, dashboard and doors appear in good order
- Factory standard car including Jaguar radio unit and optional car phone
- Headlining appears to be partly sagging, typical of the model and an easy fix
- Clean boot carpet as shown
- Clear vehicle history check completed
- Partial service history available
- Will likely require recommissioning after the storage period
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