1996 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Celebration

Registration No: N458 AKP
Chassis No: SAJJNAED3EJ225166
MOT: September 2026

• Desirable 'Celebration' final year model finished in Carnival Red with Cream leather interior
• Just c.29,800 miles on the odometer believed correct, with just 1 former keeper recorded
• First registered on March 1st 1996, via Lancaster Jaguar of Sevenoaks, Kent

PLEASE NOTE: The V5C for this lot has been misplaced by the vendor. A V62 will need to be completed by the successful buyer for a new V5C to be issued.

Thoroughly revamped thanks to a cash injection from then owner Ford, Jaguar’s XJS (previously XJ-S) re-emerged in 1991 with a choice of punchy straight-six (3980cc) or soporific V12 (5343cc) engines; the former DOHC unit developing 223bhp/283lb-ft. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive. Production continued until 1996 by which time the final series ‘Celebration’ cars had arrived. Boasting a unique specification in recognition of Jaguar’s 60^th Anniversary, they sported chromed rear view mirrors and headlight surrounds; diamond-cut alloy wheels; wood trim for the steering wheel and gearlever; and seats featuring embossed Jaguar 'leapers' and contrasting piping.

First registered on March 1st 1996, via Lancaster Jaguar of Sevenoaks, Kent, this desirable Celebration model is finished in Carnival Red with a contrasting Cream leather interior. Showing just c.29,800 miles on the odometer, believed correct, it had previously been purchased from new by a Jaguar collector. Presenting a great opportunity for a collector or enthusiast 'N458 AKP' has a current MoT certificate valid until the 24th September 2026, with ‘no advisories’, and it's worth noting that since 2005, there have only been 2 years where there have been any advisories on the previous MOTs. Unfortunately, the history file has been mislaid, but a V5C document accompanies the car showing one former registered keeper. This final year model is only now unexpectedly offered for sale as the vendor has lost his storage for the Jaguar.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760