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Registration No: K156SLX
Chassis No: SAJJNADD3EJ185443
Mot Expiry: Nov 2007
That Jaguar's XJS will 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 40% 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 former DOHC unit was quoted as developing some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0 litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Reputedly capable of over 140mph in either case, it proved a refined and relaxing drive.
Finished in British Racing Green with doeskin leather upholstery, this particular convertible example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its 3980cc engine, four-speed automatic gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Said to benefit from "full Jaguar service history", the XJS is further understood to have "completed a faultless tour of France (2,700 miles) in September 2005 during which it averaged 25mpg (with the top off)". Boasting a "£2,000 rear seat conversion" as well as fully functional "air-conditioning, computer, Panasonic CD / stereo and Thatcham II alarm / immobiliser", this "unrestored, original" XJS is believed but not warranted to have covered 137,000 miles from new. Riding on five-spoke alloy wheels, 'K156 SLX' is offered for sale with history file (including a £16,500 invoice from Royles of Cheshire) and MOT certificate valid until November 2007.
Registration No: K156SLX
Chassis No: SAJJNADD3EJ185443
Mot Expiry: Nov 2007
That Jaguar's XJS will 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 40% 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 former DOHC unit was quoted as developing some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0 litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Reputedly capable of over 140mph in either case, it proved a refined and relaxing drive.
Finished in British Racing Green with doeskin leather upholstery, this particular convertible example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its 3980cc engine, four-speed automatic gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Said to benefit from "full Jaguar service history", the XJS is further understood to have "completed a faultless tour of France (2,700 miles) in September 2005 during which it averaged 25mpg (with the top off)". Boasting a "£2,000 rear seat conversion" as well as fully functional "air-conditioning, computer, Panasonic CD / stereo and Thatcham II alarm / immobiliser", this "unrestored, original" XJS is believed but not warranted to have covered 137,000 miles from new. Riding on five-spoke alloy wheels, 'K156 SLX' is offered for sale with history file (including a £16,500 invoice from Royles of Cheshire) and MOT certificate valid until November 2007.
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