Lot details Registration No: JAS 38Y Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BC118258 Mot Expiry: May 2007
On the verge of achieving full 'classic' status, Jaguar's XJS will celebrate its thirty-second 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 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 ultimate XJS variant remains the first series V12 Coupe.
Finished in Olive Green with light green leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (engine, electrical equipment, chassis, wheels / tyres), "good / smooth" (automatic transmission), "very good" (bodywork) or "excellent" (interior trim) condition. Riding on alloy wheels, 'JAS 38Y' is said to have had just three owners and covered a mere 74,746 miles from new. Apparently accompanied by a "comprehensive service history" and MOT certificate valid until May 23rd 2007, this tempting Jaguar is being offered for sale entirely without reserve.
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