Lot details Registration No: G554APM Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BB163980 Mot Expiry: Sept 2007
Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an out and out sports car, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. Fitted with all-round independent coil-sprung suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering and disc brakes, its excellent ride / handling balance was justly praised by the contemporary motoring press. Indeed some of its underpinnings were to live on in both the Aston Martin DB7 and Jaguar's own XK8. 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 purest XJS variant remains the first series V12 Coupe.
Finished in Bordeaux Red with Parchment leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its 5343cc engine, three-speed automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. In fact, he goes so far as to say that 'G554 APM' is "totally superb" and that it "would be hard to find a better one". Reportedly treated to "recent new shock absorbers (6) and tyres", the coupe is understood to further benefit from a "full Jaguar service history" which confirms its recorded mileage of 91,480. Riding on alloy wheels, this impressive XJS is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until August 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until September 2007.
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