1989 Jaguar XJR-S 5.3
No Reserve

Registration No: F547 UVX
Chassis No: SAJJSAEW3BA156206
MOT: August 2023

• 1 of just 326 XJR-S’ understood to have been manufactured with the 5.3-litre engine
• Supplied new by Follett Jaguar Limited of Fulham Road, London, SW3
• Resided in a private collection in Spain between 2008 and 2021
• Offered for sale with the original stamped service book

Launched in August 1988, the XJR-S 5.3 was the first product of the newly formed JaguarSport (a 50/50 collaboration between Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw's TWR group). Intended to capitalise on Jaguar's sixth Le Mans victory, the newcomer was distinguished from its lesser XJS brethren by a drag-reducing body kit, matt black radiator grille and special 'Speedline' alloy wheels. Further benefiting from revised suspension and more focused power-assisted steering, the flagship coupe utilised the same super smooth 5,343cc SOHC engine and automatic transmission. The XJR-S 5.3 remained a limited-edition model with total production between 1988 and 1990 reputedly just 326. With just 39 JaguarSport XJR-S Auto cars registered as being licensed on UK roads at the end of 2022, and only 156 licensed as SORN, these JaguarSport XJR-S are a rare sight on roads today.

Registered new in 1989, and supplied to the home market, this XJR-S is finished in Solent Blue metallic with Magnolia leather upholstery. The previous 86-year-old owner purchased the Jaguar in 2006 and exporting it to Spain in 2008, where it resided in his small private classic car collection for thirteen years. During this time the car was stored in his multi-car garage, the engine was started regularly, basic servicing was carried out, and a new headlining was fitted. Repatriated by the vendor in April 2021, with now seven former keepers recorded, unsurprisingly, the XJR-S needed some recommissioning work, which comprised, but was not limited to, electrical faults, exhaust gases leaks, faulty wiper motor replaced, and four new premium tyres fitted (the latter costing well over £600).

Additionally, in the boot is a spares package containing new front, rear, and handbrake pads; two rear brake discs; fuel filter; Jaguar grille and bonnet badges; twelve new spark plugs; and the original wiper motor. The odometer reads 99,099 miles but is currently inoperative, and the vendor is advised that this is probably due to a faulty transducer. The vendor is advised that the chassis is sound with no apparent evidence of any worrying rust corrosion anywhere, with the V12 engine runs well, holding good oil pressure and with smooth gear changes. The upholstery, centre console and steering wheel show signs of age-related wear, and some walnut veneers will need attention. Due to life-changing circumstances, this XJR-S is now being offered by the vendor at ‘No Reserve’, with the original handbook, and stamped service book (displaying eight entries) in the original XJR-S leather book pack wallet. ‘F547 UVX’ is also accompanied by a selection of previous MOTs, a current MOT until August 2023, and a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452