Highlights

Documented 85,000 miles
Good history file of servicing and maintenance
Smart Oyster paintwork with Doeskin interior
Recent major service completed with fresh oils
Headlining has just ben replaced
Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT

The Appeal

It’s hard not to look at an XJ-S without conjuring the word ‘effortless.’ These big, long and low GTs make the business of getting from A to B supremely easy, whether winding down Cotswold byways or barrelling down the outside lane of the M1.

No wonder that they are popular with enthusiasts. That is a far cry from their reception at launch in 1975, a change that is entirely down to cars like this one - the V12 HE. The 1980s saw major improvements in quality, the introduction of the ‘high efficiency’ head for the 5.3L engine and a more luxurious, chrome-trimmed specification.

This car is smartly painted in Oyster metallic with a good Doeskin leather interior. It has covered 85,000 miles and comes to market with a good history file documenting regular servicing and maintenance.

The seller acquired the car in 2021 to join his classic car collection. He has used it sparingly but treated it to improvements including a new headlining and recent major service that saw all fluids changed.

The car will be sold with a new 12 months MOT. A great example of one of Jaguar’s best.

The vendor writes:

“It a very smooth car to drive, I love how little effort is needed to sit at motorway speeds.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 17th February 1988
Current keeper since February 2021
DVLA describes paintwork as ‘gold but appears to be Jaguar ‘oyster’
We note a colour change in May 1998 from ‘silver’ which could be a reclassification of the silver/gold colour
Good history file of invoices, receipts and old MOTs
Car will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
Dry stored and little used by current keeper as part of a collection

The Condition

Very light gold/silver ‘oyster’ metallic paintwork in very good condition
Factory red pinstripe to both sides of the car
There are some minor stone chips and marks but light for a car of this age
Vendor advises a small area of repainted bodywork that is slightly different colour to other panels
Bodywork presents very well with small areas of bubbling to note in photos
These include a very small area to rear of nearside sill as shown
Underside presents well and car will be sold with new MOT
Lights, including very rare trapezoidal headlights, are in good condition
Glasswork presents well with screen appearing to be in good condition
Chrome front and rear bumpers are straight with good chrome and rubber trim
‘Starfish’ factory five spoke alloy wheels in very good condition
Tyres appear to be in good condition with plenty of tread
Presentable Doeskin leather interior with original, unrestored fittings
Some light wear to usual areas such as driver’s bolster and seat base
These areas could likely be easily improved as can be seen in photos
Rear seat with seatbelts appears virtually unused
Recently fitted with new headlining
Door cards in good order with only light wear
Dashboard shows no dash top damage and well kept switchgear
Veneers to dashboard, doors and console is good with only light aging
Left hand chrome ashtray lid has an area of damage but fittings otherwise are good
Car features electric lumbar support, heated seats and cruise control
Carpets in matching colour with good finish but some light aging to footwells
Fitted with period Clarion radio cassette system and period car phone as shown
Boot carpet is well kept with spare wheel and cover present
No reports of faults with electrics, lights or switchgear
No dashboard warning lights advised

The Mechanics

‘High Efficiency’ HE 5,343cc fuel injected 285bhp engine
3spd automatic transmission
Recent major service completed with fresh oils
Vendor reports that car starts and runs smoothly, typical of a V12
Little used in recent years but correctly dry stored
No reported running or driving issues
Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT

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