Lot details
Registration No: F175NNK
Chassis No: 159483
Mot Expiry: Dec 2006

On the verge of achieving full 'classic' status, Jaguar's XJS will celebrate its thirty-first anniversary this year. Arguably the most complete grand tourer of its generation, its ride / handling balance remains impressive to this day. Fitted with nicely damped coil-sprung suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and potent disc brakes, elements of its design were borrowed by both the 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 Convertible.
Finished in light metallic blue with cream leather upholstery (piped in blue), this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in very good (chassis, automatic gearbox, lattice alloy wheels / tyres), excellent (bodywork, paintwork) or superb (engine, electrical equipment, interior trim) condition. Reputed to have had just three previous keepers and covered a mere 40,000 miles from new, this pampered Jaguar has only been used by its present owner - a former Lord Mayor of London - as a "promotional tool". Benefiting from such luxuries as a CD player, trip computer and heated seats, it apparently retains its "original tool kit" and "leather bag / tonneau cover". Sporting a personalised number plate, this timewarp XJS is offered for sale with "full service history", signed "Best of Britain" book, MOT certificate valid until December 16th 2006 and road tax current until June 30th 2006.

SALEROOM NOTICE

Please note that the vehicle registration is F175NNK and not C3 ASJ as stated in the catalogue.