Highlights
- Well preserved Celebration in desirable colour combination
- Low mileage car with thick history file
- Ideal as a daily driver or emerging modern classic
- Dependable AJ16 4litre engine
- MOT to March 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
From a shaky start, during which it was nearly canned after just three years in production, the XJS flowered into Jaguar’s most enduring cars and a benchmark for GT motoring.
In part this was down to continuous development which saw the XJS lose a hyphen but gain luxury and a new range of engines. The final Celebration models were built to mark Jaguar’s 60th year and dialled up the luxury even further with higher quality hides and veneers and extra features.
This Celebration is one of the last built and demonstrates why this model was so long-lived. Finished in a particularly compelling colour combination it is a low mileage, much-historied car with the reassurance of a long MOT. Whether you choose to daily it or save it for indulgent weekend trips, this is a great example of a truly brilliant car.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1995
- Current owner since 1st July 2015
- Handbooks and service books including both factory wallets
- Service book with 14 stamps to 55,200 miles in 2009
- Additional invoices and owner notes show ongoing servicing work
- Records indicate it was most recently serviced in 2011 at 62,170 miles
- Additional maintenance work to braking and coolant systems, handbrake and driveshaft in 2010 and 2011
- MOT to 28th March 2024 with no advisories
- Has covered less than 30 miles since the last MOT
The Interior
- Sumptuous ivory leather interior with complementary light brown piping
- Superb condition reflecting low miles and clearly careful owners
- Switchgear, veneers and trim present well with no visible deterioration
- Wood and leather steering wheel displaying light sheen to support low mileage
- Electric seats, original Jaguar sound system and cruise control
- Headlining well kept with no sagging or marks
The Exterior
- Very attractive light blue metallic paintwork in superb condition
- Original Celebration diamond-cut alloy wheels are well preserved
- Later XJS enhancements including body colour bumpers
- Very well kept exterior with no immediately obvious signs of deterioration
- No visible corrosion, scuffs or marks around the car
- Panel gaps and fit remain consist and factory correct
The Mechanics
- Well regarded and durable 3,980cc AJ16 straight six engine developing around 245bhp
- Updated, desirable 4spd automatic gearbox of later models
- Extensive service history including 14 book stamps and subsequent invoices
Summary
The XJS is one of those modern classics that could easily be driven daily Monday to Friday, quickly wiped over on Friday evening and displayed at shows on Saturday and Sunday. Usable and distinctive, it also rewards occupants with a particularly Jaguar-esque level of special.
The Celebration is particularly sought after by enthusiasts and this low mileage example shows why. Looking resplendent in blue over ivory, if you really need more reasons to buy it then don’t forget the excellent history file and long MOT.
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