Highlights

• Resprayed in original Flamenco Red in 2006
• Mechanically sound with regular use, including long trips
• Garaged or covered since purchase in 2021
• Factory standard with no major faults reported
• MOT valid until 23 June 2025
• Private registration 'J17JNH' included in sale

The Appeal

The XJS was not a car of subtlety. Big, bold lines with a distinctly angular flavour, rear buttresses and a palatial cabin - not to mention big, powerful engines. For a company that was expected to rest on the laurels of the E-Type, it was a real change of flavour - and one that's endured just as much. To this day, if you think of an iconic Jag, it's doubtless close to the tip of your tongue.

This particular 1993 car is a real looker. Picked out in a striking Flamenco Red, it's a highly original car that's been garaged throughout its current four-year tenure, acts as a perfect ambassador for its much-loved model and is eminently drivable - ready and waiting to be driven away. We've no doubt it'll prove a rewarding classic.

The vendor says:

"A solid and usable classic with a well-documented history. Drives beautifully and is a great opportunity for an enthusiast looking for a well-kept example. Every time I get into this car I feel great. The inside, while it's not as mint condition as a more expensive example is still more than enough to make you feel special.

It cruises and floats around town, and you cannot take it out without someone stopping to have a chat with you about it."

History and Paperwork

• Built in 1993
• The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
• Resprayed in original factory Flamenco Red in 2006
• In current ownership since 2021
• Kept undercover or inside a dry garage
• Indicates 133,975 miles
• MOT valid until 23 June 2025
• Complete with:
  • The original leather document wallet
  • Handbooks and manuals
  • Original showroom keyring
  • Taped version of the owner manual with the B-side filled with jag showroom music!
  • A selection of invoices
• Private registration J17JNH will also be included in the sale 

The Condition

• Underneath has been coated with guard
• This appears solid, with no meaningful signs of corrosion 
• Resprayed in 2006 in the original flamenco red
• Still very vibrant with only light signs of use
• Light paint chips here and there, commensurate with age
• Nicely presented alloys and brightwork
• Tyres replaced in 2021 and still look in good order
• Interior is highly original and nicely presented
• Seats carry age-commensurate patina with some cracking and creasing
• Veneers carry light wear, but are all present and correct
• Instruments are clear and legible 
• Driver door lock sometimes sticks and must be opened from the inside
• Oil pressure gauge sometimes malfunctions due to an electrical issue but provides correct reading under acceleration

The Mechanics

• Powered by a 4.0-litre AJ6 6-cylinder engine
• Automatic transmission 
• Engine bay in good order
• The vendor replaced all coolant hoses upon acquisition due to leaks
• Since then, they've further replaced the rocker cover gasket, rear exhaust mounts, and heating valve
• The vendor informs us that the car is solid, starts and drives with no issues

BEFORE YOU BUY