1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Celebration Convertible
Just 47,000 miles from new

Registration No: N964 HTW
Chassis No: SAJJNAFD3EJ223519
MOT: March 2027

• Desirable Celebration model, being one of just 4,000 produced
• Warranted 47,000 miles from new
• Understood to have been in single-family ownership until the vendor's acquisition in 2021
• Offered with the original book pack, including the very well-stamped service book with only Jaguar main dealer stamps

Launched in September, 1975, as a replacement for the E-Type, the XJ-S 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. Incorporating some 40 per cent. 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 (3,980cc) or a soporific V12 (5,343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lb. ft. of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the four-litre XJS (Ford dropped the hyphen) 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. The Celebration special edition represented the XJS's final update. Its unique specification was in recognition of sixty years of the Jaguar marque and included chromed rear view mirrors and headlight surrounds; diamond-cut alloy wheels; wood trim for the steering wheel and gear lever; and seats featuring embossed Jaguar 'leapers' and contrasting piping.

One of just 4,000 Celebration models produced, this XJS is an extraordinary survivor which has covered just 47,000 miles from new. Finished in its original colours of Carnival Red with a Cream leather interior, it was originally supplied to the Midland Stamping & Design Co. of Billericay, Essex, with the attractive number plate ‘10 DMR’ (removed in 1998). It had two registered keepers up to 2000 and was with its third keeper until 2021; all three keepers are understood to have belonged to the same family. It was in 2021 that it was purchased by our vendor.

Throughout its life, the XJS has been meticulously maintained, as the numerous service stamps—all from Jaguar main dealers—testify. It was serviced almost annually until 2013, when the service book was completely filled up with sixteen stamps, all of which were issued by Grange Jaguar of Brentwood up to 2008, and then by Taylors Jaguar of Great Dunmow thereafter. The mileage at the 2013 service was 41,169. By the time it changed hands in 2021, it had covered only around 45,000 miles in total, and it has been used very sparingly since. Since the present owner is a former motor industry employee, he has continued to service the Jaguar himself every May.

A truly outstanding example of a well-preserved, highly original car, the XJS remains in excellent order so far as its local MOT station is concerned, as it passed its most recent test with no advisories at the end of March. In addition to the V5C, the Jaguar is supplied with the original book pack including the service book, and very many MOT certificates dating back almost to the beginning of its life. Such a remarkable specimen is fully deserving of further sympathetic preservation and use on high days and holidays.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452