Lot details
Registration No: K357YVS
Chassis No: SAJJHALD3AJ666437
Mot Expiry: Dec 2007

Shortly after finalising its £1.6 billion takeover of Jaguar in early 1990, Ford instigated a major new quality control drive at Browns Lane. Among the first to benefit was the recently revamped XJ6 model range. As well as a choice of larger 3.2 DOHC and 4.0 DOHC AJ6 straight-six engines, those contemplating Britain's best-selling executive car were confronted by a new dashboard (complete with analogue rather than digital instruments) and improved door handles / higher security locks. Though, the excellence of the basic design's all-round independent suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes meant that 'under the skin' changes were kept to a minimum. Although not as fuel efficient as its 3.2 litre sibling, the 4.0 litre powerplant boasted notably more horsepower (223bhp), torque (278lbft) and performance. Equipped with Jaguar's renowned four-speed automatic 'J-gate' transmission as standard, the bigger-engined XJ6 was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds and 141mph.

Finished in Kingfisher Blue with Oatmeal leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Supplied via Dunham & Haines Ltd of Castle St, Luton, 'K357 YVS' has reportedly had just two owners and covered a mere 44,500 miles from new. Lovingly pampered since changing hands for £20,390 in August 1995, the Jaguar retains a complete original tool kit and factory-fitted telephone. Among the nicest XJ40s we have seen, this well presented Sovereign 4.0 is offered for sale with owner's manuals, tool kit, all previous MOT certificates, most expired tax discs, bill of sale (1995), history file, MOT certificate valid until December 15th 2007 and road tax valid until December 2007.