Highlights

Extensive recent work by Heritage Classics
Factory correct and original 5.3L XJR-S rarity
Only five registered keepers
Good all round condition
One of only 326 developed by JaguarSport

The Appeal

It wasn’t, at first glance, an obvious idea. But when TWR successfully badgered Jaguar to take the big XJS coupe racing it was a resounding success. The car trounced the German and Italian competition and went on to win the 1984 European Touring Car Championship.

Naturally, a road-going version followed. Developed by JaguarSport, a 50:50 venture between Jaguar and TWR, the XJR-S got a range of tweaks that made it a more sporting and sharper handling alternative to the standard car. An aerodynamic body kit and premium Connolly leather cabin brought the aesthetics up to a similar level.

Just 326 5.3L versions of the XJR-S were built, of which this car is amongst the last to have left the lines. Very original and finished in fetching dark blue ‘moonstone’ metallic with cream leather cabin, it is in great and highly usable order. There has been considerable recent work by specialist Heritage Classics across the running gear, mechanicals, structure and aesthetics.

Little used since that work - which included a full service and coolant flush - this car has current MOT with no advisories and is ready to enjoy. The XJR-S is one of the rarest and most interesting of the many XJS variants and this one stands out.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 13th October 1989
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since March 2001
Fifth letter ‘S’ of chassis number confirms this as a genuine XJR-S factory car
V5C in current keeper’s name
Factory XJR-S handbooks and wallet
Radio control manual
Extensive range of recent invoices from Heritage Classics dated 2020 to 2022
This work is summarised below
The car has covered very few miles (approx 1,500 miles) since this work was completed
Current MOT runs to 16th October 2024 with no advisories

XJR-S specification which this car retains:

Aerodynamic body kit to reduce drag by 12%
Rear wing
8x18in Speedline alloys
Lower, stiffer suspension
Power steering system sharpened
Sportier exhaust said to improve BHP output by 10%
Connolly leather interior
Walnut veneer trim

Work by Heritage Classics 2020 to 2022:

New water pump
Welding to both front wings
Welding to arch
Welded areas professionally repainted
Repairs to exhaust system
Brake pipes replaced and system cleaned and overhauled
Steering rack refurbished
Suspension repairs
Attention and repairs to sills and front floors
New second hand headlights fitted
Full service
Water leak replaced by replacing header tank
Cooling system checked and flushed

The Condition

Dark blue ‘moonstone’ metallic paint in good, mainly original condition
Some recent repairs to paintwork identified above and blended in well
Buyers should anticipate some light marks to paintwork due to age and mileage
Bodywork presents very well with straight panels and no reported accident damage
Recent repairs to wings, floors, arch and sills identified above
Factory standard XJR-S that retains its correct fittings as shown in photos and listed above
Speedline 18in alloy wheels in good condition but with some light deterioration visible
Sits on quality Pirelli tyres with good tread and condition visible
Cream leather Connolly leather correct for XJR-S with blue piping
Interior is well kept and original with some signs of age and wear visible but light
These include creasing to front seats and light delamination of veneers
Interior is unmodified including period-correct Pioneer radio/cassette
We have no reported of electrical or other issues with the interior functions
Headlining appears to be sagging slightly which is typical of XJS and easily rectified
JaguarSport sill trims and other detail features of XJR-S model retained
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

5,345cc Jaguar V12 fuel injected engine delivering claimed 295bhp
JaguarSport uprated exhaust system
Tidy engine bay with evidence of recent attention
Extensive work by specialist Heritage Classics shown in photographs
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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