Highlights
- Amazing interior condition
- Full original Jaguar toolkit
- Large history file
- Drives incredibly well
- Comprehensive service history
The Appeal
Launching in 1975 the Jaguar XJ-S was Jaguar's latest in a long line of luxury grand tourers, production of the XJ-S would run well into the 1990s. Going through several stages of design during its life this 1992 XJS is one of the later ‘facelift’ models. With its 5.3l V12 and automatic gearbox this XJS is a comfortable cruiser that is just waiting for you to hop in.
This car has had some loving owners during its time on the road, they have played their part in the preservation of this beautiful classic, and this has resulted in a Jaguar XJS that is presented for sale in amazing condition.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in March 1992
- It has then experienced some very kind owners
- One of these previous owners has put together a list of its service history
- Between 1992-2001 it was serviced at Grange Jaguar
- From 2002-2009 it was serviced annually at independent garages
- Over these 17 years, the car averaged around 3,000 miles annually
- It was then serviced in 2018 at 52,668 miles
- In the current ownership, the front drop links and steering rack have been replaced
- Whilst at the workshop for its steering rack in June 2023 it also received a full service
- Its current MOT runs until August 2024
- In 2018 the car received 2 new calipers on the rear brakes
- This car has a big history file dating back to the late 00s
- A lot of the larger invoices have been photographed individually and can be found in the gallery below
- It has managed to keep a lot of its old MOT certificates as well
- Along with all of the invoices you’ll find a leather Jaguar wallet, in which there is a lot of the original Jaguar literature about the XJS
- An important feature of this specific XJS is the full tool kit that lives in the boot
- It was removed and photographed to demonstrate its originality
- This car has lived an interesting life so far, now it's up to you to write the next chapter of its life
The Interior
- Upon opening the door of this XJS you are struck with an amazing interior
- Trimmed in a combination of premium leather and wood veneer it is the place to be
- The front seats fitted to this XJS are in incredible condition
- For a car of its age, you’d expect some signs of wear and tear, but there is no such damage on these seats
- The leather is presented in very good condition indeed
- These front seats are also electrically operated and heated, adding an extra level of luxury
- In the rear, the seats are also in great condition
- A lot of the dashboard and centre console are also trimmed in this leather
- Another key feature on the interior of this XJS is the wood veneer
- Sometimes this veneer can peel/crack over the years due to UV exposure
- As you can see from the photos the veneer that is fitted to this Jaguar is in great condition
- There is no sun bleaching or other damage present to the veneer
- The current owner has installed a new radio that has Bluetooth connectivity
- They also mentioned that the air conditioning was not functioning
- This did however give us an opportunity to test the electric windows
- Both of the windows went up and down on the button without any worrying noises
- Another area of the interior that was very clean for the photograph was the carpets
- This carpeting also extends into the cavernous boot space
- Back here you’ll find the full-size spare wheel, this spare wheel has a new Falken tyre fitted
- Overall, the interior of this XJS is in very good condition
- We got to experience the interior when the car was taken for a drive to the photoshoot location, and it was very comfortable
The Exterior
- Externally this XJS looks amazing
- Its characteristic flying buttresses on the rear and intricate alloy wheels make for a great-looking car
- Finished in a lovely green it stands out from the car
- During the photoshoot, no large or obvious areas of bubbling, lacquer peel, or other damage was observed
- There are a few nicks to the paintwork but no large areas that’ll require immediate repairs
- Adorning the exterior is a lot of silver brightwork
- All of this brightwork is presented in amazing condition, there is no pitting or corrosion present
- On each corner, you’ll find an intricate alloy wheel
- All of these alloys are in very good condition and are wrapped in a set of Falken tyres
- At the front of the car, the lower chin spoiler looks to be in good visual condition
- The headlights and fog lights have both got clear, crack-free lenses
- The story is the same for smoked rear lenses they are also clean and crack free
- Overall, the exterior of this XJS is in rather good condition indeed
- This car will look amazing sitting on your drive or at any car show you take it to
The Mechanics
- Under the bonnet of this Jaguar, you’ll find a 5.3L V12 engine
- This smooth and quiet engine provides a lot of grunt to pull you down the road
- Over the year this engine has been kept serviced within its service intervals
- Its most recent full service was in June 2023
- It has also recently had a steering rack overhaul and also two brake calipers in 2018
- On the day of the photos, the car was taken out for a drive
- It performed this task impeccably with no worrying noises
- The V12 fired into life effortlessly and purred away quietly
- On the road, its soft suspension soaked up the uneven road surface and never felt uncomfortable
- Its automatic gearbox shifted between its four speeds smoothly
- When manoeuvring around the location it never complained and was easy to work with
- Thanks to all of its previous work it is now presented in great mechanical condition
- The current owner has used this car as their daily vehicle and has never had a problem in doing so
Summary
It’s time for you to get behind the wheel and enjoy this amazing and luxurious big cat. Its 5.3L V12 provides a comfortable ride and when coupled to its automatic gearbox it makes any drive a pleasure.
Thanks to its large history file, well-documented service history, and full original tool kit this particular XJS is an amazing find. You really don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.
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BEFORE YOU BUY
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