Lot details Registration No: D484GUV Chassis No: SAJJNACW3CA139605 Mot Expiry: June 2009
Now widely accepted as a 'bona fide' classic car, Jaguar's XJ-S celebrated its thirty-third anniversary earlier this year. Arguably the most complete grand tourer of its generation, the model's ride / handling balance remains impressive to this day. Fitted with nicely damped coil-sprung suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and potent four-wheel disc brakes, elements of its design were bequeathed to both the Jaguar XK8 and Aston Martin DB7. Though, sadly neither inherited the 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. Reputedly capable of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds, the first series XJ-S V12 cars matched strong performance to effortless refinement. A versatile design that combined lift-out targa panels with a folding rear hood, the XJ-SC (C for Cabriolet) proved rarer than the full Convertible that succeeded it.
Finished in metallic blue with dark blue leather upholstery, we are informed that this particular example was once the property of Lady Lorna Doone Snow. Apparently retaining "an extensive service file with bills, MOTs and service book etc" not to mention "a spare set of keys, owners handbook and original tool kit", 'D484 GUV' is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. While, he also warrants the car to have covered some 55,000 miles from new. Said to "drive beautifully as it should do", this pampered Jaguar is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until June 2009.
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