Highlights
- Recently imported from salt-free Japan
- Rare factory-fitted TWR body kit
- Only two registered keepers from new
- MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
- Solid and very tidy car with scope to lightly improve
The Appeal
Ford’s decision to turn Jaguar’s proposed XJS replacement into the DB7 meant a reprieve for the firm’s louche GT. And that was good news for customers - and for collectors now.
The facelift XJS got smoother lines, better build quality and the firm’s excellent AJ6 4L straight six engine, a powerplant renowned for its durability and V12-rivalling refinement.
This car was supplied new to Japan with a rare TWR body kit. It lived a cossetted life there on the island’s salt-free roads in the hands of just one keeper, before recently returning to these shores. Finished in stylish grey metallic with a Japanese-market black and grey cloth interior, it is in very good order with only light signs of aging.
There is scope for the buyer to attend to some light cosmetic and running gear points. But the car does come to market with a long, advisory-free MOT so could be enjoyed ‘as is.’
The XJS is a great GT. This one stands out from the rest with its specification, body kit and general condition.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1991
- Car will be UK registered on plate J768MHR
- VIN number SAJJNJED3EJ182536
- Recently imported from Japan
- Reported to have had one keeper in Japan
- One UK keeper since arrival
- MOT valid until 5th November 2025 with no advisories
- 81,680 miles showing on MOT and now on 81,705 miles
- Displaying 131,493 kms (81,705 miles)
- Service history available for the last eight years
- V5C in current keeper’s name
The Condition
- Facelift car with revised rear lights and side window treatment
- Retains its narrow Japanese-market rear numberplated plinth
- Grey paintwork looks in very good order with only light signs of age
- Paintwork in good order and would likely respond to a machine polish
- Factory fitted with a TWR body kit in good order with plastic front and rear bumpers and rear spoiler
- Front bumper shows light marks to nearside corner as shown in photos
- Some minor marks and signs of use to paintwork but not unsightly
- Vendor advises that there are some touched-in paintwork areas to note
- Bodywork is in very good condition with only a few imperfections
- These include small areas of bubbling to both rear arches
- Sills fitted with TWR body kit sill trims as shown
- Factory standard car with rear privacy glass fitted
- Lattice-style alloy wheels in good condition for age with matching spare
- Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres all round with matching spare in good order
- Glasswork and lights in good order with clear front headlights as shown
- Underside said to be in good order due to salt-free Japanese roads
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Interior is in very good condition with Japanese-market cloth trim
- Black and grey cloth seats with some deterioration to driver’s seat as shown
- This includes bolster wear and a rip to the backrest
- Remainder of interior is well kept including veneers, carpets and switchgear
- Retains its original factory radio cassette unit for Japanese market as shown
- Some light aging to interior including clock and light fade to carpets
The Mechanics
- AJ6 4L 245bhp straight six engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Service history available for last eight years according to seller
- Requires a new power steering rack or reconditioning due to excessive oil leak
- Both front brake calipers leaking brake fluid
- Deteriorated lower arm bushes on both sides and drop links
- Rear bearing leaking grease
- Bonnet and boot struts need attention, along with bonnet catch repair
- No other reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on current MOT
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