Highlights

Elegant Cranberry Red colour, chrome-spoke wheels and whitewall tyres
Reliable and economical AJ6 3.6L 225hp engine
Formerly displayed in a British museum, now owned by an enthusiast
Ready to drive with good potential for improvement

The Plus

The integration of the AJ6 3.6L in-line six-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the XJ-S brought a new dynamic to Jaguar's iconic coupé. This engine was so powerful and fluid that the brand feared it would overshadow the V12 version.

Instead, it broadened the model's appeal, offering similar performance while being lighter and more economical. So it's a popular choice for enthusiasts who want to drive their Jaguar regularly.

This 1990 RHD coupe is distinguished by its superb Cranberry Red colour, enhanced by chrome-spoke wheels and whitewall tyres. It spent much of its life in the UK before being sold by Bonhams in 2018 to its current owner. It has notably been exhibited in a British museum and owned by a member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club.

The vehicle has seen little use over the last 10 years, but starts and runs very well, with no reported mechanical problems. There are a few cosmetic imperfections, but it can be used as is or progressively restored.

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History and Documents

First registered in the UK in April 1990
UK registration plate: G701WNB
Formerly on display in a British museum in Bedfordshire
Then owned by a member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club
Sold at auction in 2014 but never recovered
Stored dry between 2014 and 2018
Sold by Bonhams in 2018 to its current owner
Links to previous auctions available on request
Some mileage inconsistencies reported in auction and DVLA (MOT UK) records
The posted mileage of 6,931 miles (11,154 km) cannot therefore be certified
Current owner states that the car has not been altered or driven since purchase
Serial numbers reported as matching

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General Condition

Cranberry Red metallic paintwork with silver fillets in good overall condition
Some imperfections visible on the photos: light scratches and stone chips
Some paint touch-ups reported by the seller
Exterior chrome in good condition, including bumpers and rubber covers
Chrome-spoke wheels mounted on whitewall tyres
Clean, well-presented bodywork, with a few small areas to watch out for
- Bubbles on boot plinth and driver's side rear wing
Chassis and underbody in good condition, no problems reported
Clean boot floor with no visible defects in the photos
Fitted with American specification quad headlights, in working order
Beige leather interior with matching carpets, in fair condition
Trunk carpet slightly stained
Visible wear to the front seats, while the rear seats are well preserved
Passenger seat in need of replacement, although looks good in photos
Headlining removed, requiring replacement
Wood veneers in average condition, with some cracks and signs of ageing
Fitted with a more recent Kenwood car radio
No electrical, lighting or control faults reported
Functional meters
No warning lights illuminated on dashboard

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Mechanical

225 bhp 3,590cc AJ6 in-line six-cylinder engine
4-speed automatic gearbox
Engine in excellent condition, starts immediately
No operational or driving problems reported
As stated above, mileage cannot be verified

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BEFORE YOU BUY

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