Highlights

Subject to approx £8,500 in spend
Advisory-free MOT until October 2025
Subject to twin headlight conversion in 2018
Plenty of service history

The Appeal

Nobody could have expected the immense success of the XJS. When it first hit the market in the '70s, the oddly angular, expensive tourer struggled to hit the zeitgeist. A clever rethink in 1981 brought it to towering new heights - then, in 1991, it was facelifted into the altogether more robust, efficient car that boasted a lighter, airier cabin design and a greater level of standardisation. In the end, the car would be on the market for more than twenty years, and would go down as one of Coventry's greatest success stories.

This 1992 example boasts a comprehensive service history and significant recent work, including a major service, and was subject to a twin headlight conversion in 2014. It's in fine fettle, with a lovely developed patina that only adds to the car's already distinguished character.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1992
Sold new by Hatfields Sheffield to a Mr J Campbell
9 registered keepers
Comes with original Jaguar folder containing handbook, 2 sets of keys, service record, and warranty
18 service stamps up until 108,000 miles, predominantly main dealer
Approximately £8,500 in invoices over the years
Advisory-free MOT valid until October 2025
Currently indicates 133,227 miles

The Condition

Attractive red livery, with some patina commensurate with age
This is mostly focused around the sills and arches
Some wear to the brightwork and trims
Original Jaguar alloys carry some blistering
Interior has developed some wear, as expected for a well-loved car
Some perishing to the door seals
Some cracking and scuffing to the leather
Rear seats are nice and well-presented
Some splits, cracks and worn areas to the wooden veneers
All instruments clear and legible
Carpets and headlining carry some age-commensurate discolouration

The Mechanics

4.0-Litre 6-cylinder powerplant
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in fair order with age-commensurate wear
Recent major service completed
New discs and callipers installed within the last 5,000 miles
The vendor reports that the car is driving nicely with no issues to note
We understand that it's in fine mechanical health

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