1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Convertible

Highlights

Smart convertible with low mileage for year
Appealing Antigua Blue over cream colour scheme
Long MOT to June 2025
Galvanised car and one of the last built
Reliable 4litre AJ6 engine and 4spd auto gearbox

The Appeal

In 1979, four short years after its launch, nobody could have predicted that the XJS would become one of Jaguar’s longest lived and most successful models. Back then sales were at a trickle, barely nudging 1,000 per year.

A clever rethink saved it. And looking at this smart Antigua Blue convertible we can be glad it did. As a late model car it features all the reasons why the XJS survived, starting with the distinctive styling. These last cars were galvanised from new and were the most luxurious and best built of the car’s 21 year run.

This one also features the highly regarded, very reliable chain-driven AJ6 straight six engine and later 4spd automatic gearbox. It has covered few miles in its 28 years and arrives with us looking smart and well cared for. A long MOT to June 2025, which has no mechanical or structural advisories, underlines the impression of an attractive and very usable summer road trip companion.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 28th February 1996
Only seven registered keepers
Current keeper since April 2021
HPI clear
Sparingly used by current keeper with only 1,200 miles covered
Stored under cover and only for sale due to lack of space
Some service history included in photographs
MOT to 11th June 2025 with 76,778 miles showing
Advisories for four new tyres on last MOT

The Condition

Solid and tidy car in good overall and very presentable condition
Finished in popular Antigua Blue metallic with generally good paintwork condition
There are some minor marks and scuffs to note in photographs
These do not detract overall but include sill scuff, marks to front and rear bumpers
The offside rear arch also contains a small touched in scuff
There are some stone chips to bonnet and front wings
Blue fabric roof in good condition with some light marks but no visible damage
Late model car with final edition features such as diamond cut 16in alloy wheels
Alloy wheels in good overall condition with minor blemishes to note
Advisories for all four tyres on last MOT
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT
Front valance shows some kerb scuffs
Cream leather interior with brown piping in good overall condition
Some wear to note to both front seats also with bolster wear to driver’s side
Brown carpets throughout cabin in good, presentable condition
Walnut veneers in good order throughout including wood and leather wheel
Fitted with later Bluetooth CD player
Specification includes electric front seats, cruise control and air conditioning
Grey carpet to boot area with no visible staining and retains the spare wheel cover

The Mechanics

Well regarded 3,980cc AJ6 straight six 245bhp Jaguar engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Some service history shown in photographs
Sparingly used by seller with 1,200 miles covered since 2021
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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