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Registration No: L60 XJS
Chassis No: SAJJNAES3ER189322
MOT: T.B.A

• 1 of c.700 UK market Jaguar XJS 6.0 V12 produced
• In current ownership since 2000, L60 XJS still displays it's dealer plates and stickers
• The car displays a very credible c.51,000 miles on it's odometer
• Awaiting an MOT, this XJS is offered with a bookpack and V5C

Design plans for the XJS got underway in 1965, with the first production car being sold in 1975. The car was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input and control from Sir William Lyons. With Jaguar struggling financially at the time, the XJS needed to be a big success. The highly anticipated XJS was seen by many as a direct replacement to the very popular E-Type. However, when the XJS was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1976, it was clear that the car was intended to be in a league of its own. In 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut 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 developed some 223bhp and 283lbft 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. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive, and production continued until 1996.

One of only c.700 UK market Jaguar XJS 6.0 V12 models produced, L60 XJS has been in current ownership since 2000 and still wears it's dealer plates and stickers. The car displays a very credible c.51,000 miles on the odometer and was originally supplied by Drabble & Allen of Stockport to Anderson Tobacco Ltd, presumably as a director’s car. Finished in Flamenco red with cream interior and walnut trim, the headlining has not sagged at all but the rest of the interior would benefit from a good clean. Externally, the boot lid has some peeling of the lacquer and there are a couple of age related marks on the bodywork, a few scuffs to the front bumper and the rear offside wheel arch has some corrosion evident. Nevertheless, the overall presentation is appealing and it started first time upon inspection, ran and idled well with no warning lights and no squeaks from the power steering or brakes. In regular usage until 2023 when sadly the vendor’s late husband passed away, it is currently awaiting an MOT and is offered with a book pack and V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin
oliver.fernyhough-martin@handh.co.uk
07483 361000