1989 | Jaguar XJ-S 3.6

The Jaguar XJS was a luxury grand tourer produced from 1975 through to 1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the XJS was actually more aerodynamic with the last one being produced on 4th April 1996; at that stage 115,413 had been produced during a 21-year production life.

First registered 2nd May 1989 this rare manual transmission example is paired with the lighter 3.6 making it the fastest accelerating XJS, and also the most economical. Presented in Bordeaux Red metallic with contrasting Doeskin full leather interior with red piping it is being sold due to the 96 year old previous owner no longer able to enjoy. One owner from new although the V5 has been transferred to his daughters name so shows one previous keeper. Offered in excellent and highly original condition throughout, it was used mostly in its earlier life and then much less until it was put away for a number of years. Recently recommissioned by XJS Specialist XJ-Motor services which included a full service of all fluids and filters, spark plugs, various suspension components including rear trailing arms, drop links, bushes etc, a new water pump, some relays etc. It has also had a full geometry set up and MoT (which it passed with no advisories). Nearly £3,000 has been spent in the last few weeks to get it ready for sale.

We are informed it has always been garaged and thus the paintwork is in excellent condition, with a smoothness and brightness of a car that's led an easy sheltered life. The gauges, heating and electrics all worked at time of consignment and we are informed the car drives wonderfully, smooth and powerful with the Getrag manual gearbox lovely to use which goes in to gear with no fuss. The interior is in superb condition, there is some light wear on the driver's bolster, but no deformation. Supplied with a large history file, including the original bill of sale, service invoices, old tax discs, MoTs, all dealer correspondence, the original brochure, specification brochure, colour chart, price list, full owner's manual pack with stamped service book, the original cassette instructions and booklet for the radio. It also comes with all its original keys, the original complete toolkit and complete tool case, as well as the spare wheel. Having been Wax- oiled from new with original glass, panels, radio, original pinstripes on both sides and original number plates… garaged all its life when not in use this is quite likely one of the nicest XJS' for sale. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Lot details
Year: 1989
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJS 3.6 litre (Manual)
Registration: OXI 2448
Chassis No: SAJJNAEC7CA159869
Engine No: 9DPAMA180349
Mileage: 42,400


* Sport pack suspension

* One owner from new