Lot details Registration No: FNB159T Chassis No: JNAEW3AC102639 Mot Expiry: Oct 2019
- Rare and desirable Pre-HE model
- Only 2 former keepers and MOT'd until October 2019
- Recent restoration work carried out using genuine period parts
- Previously recorded as a Category C Insurance Loss in 2012, but since repaired
- Electrical equipment and interior trim said to be very good
That Jaguar's XJS has become a 'bona fide' classic is beyond doubt. Launched in 1975, the excellence of its basic design was ably demonstrated by a twenty-one year production life. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension (double wishbone front, lower wishbone / radius arm rear), four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering, some of its underpinnings even found their way into the later Aston Martin DB7 and Jaguar XK8. However, the XJS could only cheat time for so long and in 1991 parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury grand tourer at a cost of £50 million. With its sheet metal incorporating some forty percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, taillights, bumpers and rear wings. While its cabin gained a new walnut trim fascia and improved sports seats. Powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or soporific V12 (5343cc) engine, the latter SOHC unit was quoted as developing some 280bhp and 306lbft of torque. Featuring smooth shifting automatic transmission as standard, the 5.3 litre XJS was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds and 150mph. Yet for all its performance capability, the Jaguar proved a refined and relaxing drive.
The Jaguar was declared a category C insurance loss on 17/2/2012 though has since been repaired using donor parts from a 1977 vehicle.
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