Lot details Registration No: D888UCF Chassis No: JNACW3CC125193 Mot Expiry: Sept 2009
Now widely accepted as a 'bona fide' classic car, Jaguar's XJ-S celebrates its thirty-fourth anniversary this year. Arguably the most complete grand tourer of its generation, the model's ride / handling balance remains impressive to this day. Fitted with nicely damped coil-sprung suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and potent four-wheel disc brakes, elements of its design were bequeathed to both the Jaguar XK8 and Aston Martin DB7. Though, sadly neither inherited the 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. Reputedly capable of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds, the first series XJ-S V12 cars matched strong performance to effortless refinement. A versatile design that combined lift-out targa panels with a folding rear hood, the XJ-SC (C for Cabriolet) proved rarer than the full Convertible that succeeded it.
Finished in red with beige leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its bodywork, paintwork and interior trim, while he rates the V12 engine, automatic transmission and electrical equipment as "excellent". Entering the current ownership two years ago, `D888 UCF' is apparently accompanied by "loads of history". Riding on wire wheels and offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until September 2009, this stylish Cabriolet could prove great fun over the summer.
PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but the estimate for this vehicle should be £3,500 - 4,500 and not as stated in the catalogue.
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