Lot details Registration No: D122SHD Chassis No: SRJJNACC7CC128869 Mot Expiry: April 2008
Introduced in October 1983, the Jaguar XJS 3.6 was intended to be a sharper, more sporting foil to the range's established, soporific 5.3 litre V12 model. To emphasise the difference, it was fitted with a five-speed manual Getrag gearbox as standard. With some 225bhp and 240lbft of torque on tap courtesy of its 3590cc, DOHC, 24 valve straight-six, the claimed 140mph top speed and 0-60mph time of 7.4 seconds were a near match for the V12. Yet when such performance was not called upon, it could reputedly return thirty miles per gallon, a feat beyond the V12's capabilities. The brand new AJ6 unit also had the advantage of being considerably lighter. This weight saving allowed Jaguar engineers to alter the all-round independent suspension's coil spring rates giving notably better turn-in and less body roll. A revised, more positive feel to the power steering improved the handling still further. Available in coupe or cabriolet guises (Jaguar's first open car since the Series III E-type was phased out in 1974), the 3.6 was a strong seller. Rarer than the full convertible that succeeded it, the cabriolet version is preferred by some for the greater versatility / refinement instilled by its lift-out targa panels and folding rear hood.
Finished in Metallic Cobalt Blue with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (tyres), "all OK" (electrical equipment), "very good" (chassis, bodywork, paintwork) or "excellent" (engine, five-speed manual gearbox, interior trim) condition. Though, he notes that there are "some minor surface blemishes" to the alloy wheels. Entering the current family ownership on May 3rd 1989, 'D122 SHD' is stated to have had just two previous keepers and to have covered some 115,000 miles from new. Purchased for £21,000 (a brand new 3.6 Coupe was apparently £27,200 at the time but the Cabriolet was no longer available), the Jaguar boasts an impressive specification including: air conditioning, power steering, electric windows / mirrors / locks, alarm / immobiliser, radio / cassette, Jaguar winter overmats, colour-coordinated luggage, V12-type foglamps, fire extinguisher and a stainless steel exhaust. Used for a number of Continental tours over the last eighteen years, the Cabriolet has been regularly maintained by Meads of Burnham, Merritts Jaguar of Amersham and more recently Marcus Barclay of Gerrards Cross (independent marque specialist). Kept garaged, this pampered big cat is offered for sale with "complete original toolcase, owners handbook, Jaguar XJS Workshop manuals (4 volumes), 1986 sales brochure", MOT certificate valid until April 19th 2008 and road tax valid until April 30th 2008.
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