Highlights

• Rare Celebration Edition of the XJS, built to mark 21 years of history as production came to an end
• Extensive service history, original handbook wallet and manuals
• Largely original condition with a fantastic musical pedigree

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 22nd June 1995
• Extensive service history, with original handbook and manuals
• First two services carried out in 1996 by H.R Owen and Evans Halshaw Jaguar
• With current owner since 1998
• Service record includes stamped services between 1996 and 1999, and annual services from 2001 to 2009
• Stamped services from 2015 to 2019
• Current MOT valid until February 2024
• No MOT advisories
• Invoices supplied for multiple services, repairs and work completed
• Only two former keepers
• The current owner purchased the car in June 1998 and owned it for the past 25 years

The Interior

• This XJS’s interior is very well finished, with wooden trims and contrasting cream leather interior making a fabulous contrast to the dark blue paintwork 
• The vendor tells us that the wood trim on the dashboard, door tops and centre console has been replaced 
• The carpets are well presented, with little sign of wear 
• Switchgear and instrumentation in good condition 
• The air conditioning is said to blow reassuringly cold
• We’re informed that all console features are operating correctly, 
• Modern Kenwood radio, with CD and DAB functionality as well as hands free mobile function with microphone fitted in dashboard
• The only reported issue on the dashboard is that the parking brake light stays on
• Some slight fraying to the veneer at the top of the steering wheel, but barely noticeable until close inspection 
• Seats have very minor wear, as do the carpets, commensurate with the car’s low mileage
• The central locking is said to be a little sticky sometimes, but still works
• Boot is in good order, with clean carpets throughout and space saver spare wheel

The Exterior 

• Finished in metallic blue with twin coachlines
• The electric roof is said to function quickly and smoothly
• Some minor chips and scratches to paintwork, but far from detracting from the vehicle
• Slight signs of paint loss and very minor corrosion to the internal base of the doors
• Slight scratches to hood and boot door
• Occasional very small paint chips, barely visible from the overall view of the vehicle
• Minor signs of corrosion to underside with no reported structural defects
• No obvious faults in the chrome work, with badges and branding all clearly on display
• There is no pitting or damage to the plating that we could see, other than one or two small dings
• Panel gaps tight and consistent
• Convertible hood replaced in 2014 and in good condition, with no rips or tears
• When lowering the soft top the roof bar need to be held  slightly to stop it touching the top of back seats
• Desirable 16'' Lattice alloys
• Matching set of tyres with some signs of ageing

The Mechanics 

• Straight-six AJ16 engine, highly regarded
• New handbrake and gearbox mounts fitted in 2017
• According to the vendor, the parking brake light stays on due to a minor electrical fault
• Central locking is slightly stiff but still functions as expected
• Engine bay clean and well-kept
• Some corrosion can be see on the suspension components
• The owner informs us there are no faults with the engine and that regular mechanical care has kept it in good working order

Summary