Highlights

Desirable ‘transition’ facelift V12 car with chrome bumpers
Galvanised body finished in popular Arctic Blue
Older restoration in good bodily condition
Recent new roof and tyres
Only six registered keepers from new
Tidy and solid car with scope to cosmetically improve

The Appeal

We can thank the DB7 for the XJS’ early 90s ‘stay of execution.’ Ford canned Jaguar’s drawn-out plans for its replacement and gave the designs to Aston. A consequence was this car, the facelifted XJS - the name no longer hyphenated - with galvanised body, updated aesthetics and revised engines.

In typical Jaguar fashion, there wasn’t a wholesale, overnight switch from old to new designs. It was more of an evolution, which resulted in this car, the ‘transition’ facelift model that contains elements of the new design - most notably the rear lights, updated interior and galvanised body - with the chrome bumpers of the earlier car. This blend and the low production volumes make these cars popular with aficionados.

This car received a full bodywork restoration a few years ago so presents now in good bodily and paintwork order, finished in popular Arctic Blue. The tyres and blue fabric roof were replaced a couple of years ago. It looks good outside and the grey leather interior is in fair order, but may benefit from cosmetic improvement as you use and enjoy it.

The car will need MOT before hitting the road, but has covered just 38 miles since the last test, which was passed without advisories in 2022. If you’re looking for an interesting project for summer motoring, this one looks straightforward. The distinctive plate is included.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 13th March 1992
Six registered keepers from new
Current keeper since December 2019
Acquired from auction by the seller in 2023
Chassis records confirm this as an early ‘transition’ facelift model
We are informed that the car was restored a few years ago
Private plate included in sale
Various MOTs and older invoices included as shown
We are informed photos of the restoration are in the history file
Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Last MOT expired 11th August 2023 with no advisories
100,062 miles showing on last test and now showing 100,100 miles in photos

The Condition

Older restoration in popular Arctic Blue metallic
Paintwork generally presents well with minor marks to note in photos
There are some minor marks to note such as chips on offside B pillar edge
Bodywork similarly well kept across arches, sills and panel edges
No obvious corrosion to these areas but we recommend checking the photos
Underside appears to be in good order with no issues advised by seller or reported on last MOT
Exterior features in good order with bright, original chromework showing light aging
This is an early facelift car with later rear lights, revised interior and earlier bumpers
Bumpers show light marks to black rubber elements as shown in photos
Lights present well with rare, hard-to-obtain headlights showing clear reflectors and lenses
New black folding fabric roof with glass rear screen fitted around two years ago and in good order
Matching blue tonneau showing some light staining in photos
Car sits on ‘pepperpot’ alloy wheels which were fitted to contemporary XJ saloons
Matching spare wheel with cover in boot
Alloys and tyres present well with no significant wear to note
Standard factory exterior fittings but with addition of a bonnet leaper
Grey leather interior in fair condition exhibiting various signs of age as shown
Interior presents as usable but buyers may wish to improve as they use it
Grey leather shows wear, spots and stains to driver’s seat and passenger seat as shown
Grey carpets through cabin and boot show staining, some glue loosening and other wear
Facelift interior with revised dials and other updated switchgear
Cabin veneers in fair order to dashboard but show wear to doors and ‘ski slope’ console
Console veneer appears to be a replacement and does not match the dashboard
Electric front seats with heating function but these are not tested
Retains its original Jaguar radio cassette system as shown
Some wear to switchgear such as column stalks as shown
Door cards show some wear and staining as shown in photos
Later facelift car with steering wheel airbag
We have no reports of electrical or lighting malfunctions

The Mechanics

5,344cc V12 with lightly revised engine as fitted to facelift cars
295bhp output
3spd automatic gearbox
Car appears to run and idle as shown
Warning lights to note in photographs
Last MOT passed with no mechanical or running gear advisories
We have no reports of running or driving issues

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