Lot details Registration No: TXI 2432 Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DA147420 Mot Expiry: Sept 2006
On the verge of achieving full 'classic' status, Jaguar's XJS will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary next year. Arguably the most complete grand tourer of its generation, its ride / handling balance remains impressive to this day. Fitted with nicely damped coil sprung suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering and potent disc brakes, elements of its design were bequeathed to both the XK8 and Aston Martin DB7. Though, sadly neither inherited its legendary 5343cc V12 engine. Rated at 295bhp and 320lbft of torque in its later guises, this superlative unit was mated to three-speed automatic transmission as standard. Said to be capable of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds, for many the ultimate XJS variant remains the first series V12 Convertible.
Finished in metallic red with red / cream leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in fair (bodywork, paintwork) or good (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, wheels / tyres) condition. Reportedly in the current ownership for twelve months or so and stored for four years prior to that, recent work has seen it fitted with a "steering pump, water pump, rack, all front bushes". Further benefiting from a "full service including plugs 60 miles ago", it is nonetheless suffering from a faulty "electric hood motor". Sidelined by an ambitious building renovation project, it is believed but not warranted to have covered 82,897 miles from new. Wearing a cherished number plate and smart alloy wheels, this stylish Jaguar is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until 18th September 2006 and road tax until 31st February 2006.
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