Lot details Registration No: K866KWW Chassis No: SAJJNAED3EJ185164 Mot Expiry: None
That Jaguar's XJ-S (later the XJS) will become an increasingly sought after classic is beyond doubt. Based on the XJ saloon, it was launched in September 1975 as a replacement for the legendary E-Type, though it was of a very different character - the E-type being a race-bred sports car while the XJS was more of a high speed GT machine. The excellence of its basic design was ably demonstrated by its 21 year production life. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension (double wishbone front, lower wishbone/radius arm rear), four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering, some of its underpinnings even found their way into the later Aston Martin DB7 and Jaguar XK8. However, the XJ-S could only cheat time for so long and in 1991 parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury grand tourer at a cost of £50 million. With its sheet metal incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, taillights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut trim facia and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or a soporific V12 (5343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit was quoted as developing some 223bhp and 283lb ft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Reputedly capable of over 140mph in either case, it proved to be a refined and relaxing drive.
Finished in green with mushroom/cream leather upholstery, this particular automatic example is described by the vendor as being in "generally good condition for its age". Despite the need for some remedial work in order to pass a MOT test, he believes that once recommissioned the XJS has the makings of a nice usable classic. Riding on correct type alloy wheels, this tempting Jaguar is offered for sale with "an extensive service history including twenty service stamps".
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