Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
12th Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
1988 Jaguar XJ-S HE V12
Estimate
£7, 000 - £9, 000
Registration No: E186 NUV
Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BA147869
MOT: TBA
Supplied in the attractive colour combination of Champagne Gold over a Cream Leather interior
Offered complete with original book pack
Just under 85, 000 miles from new
Recently recommissioned for the road after a period of lay-up
A more relaxed and refined proposition than its E-Type predecessor, the XJ-S was a highly capable Grand Tourer. Introduced in July 1981, the so-called Series II variant was powered by a ‘High Efficiency’ (H. E.) version of Jaguar’s iconic 5. 3-litre V12 engine which imbued it with better fuel economy, more power (299bhp/ 318lbft) and a higher top speed (152mph). While cosmetic changes encompassed the adoption of Starfish alloy wheels and burred elm wood veneers. Yet for all its performance capability, the Jaguar proved a refined and relaxing drive.
First registered on the 17th February 1988, chassis number SAJJNAEW3BA147869 was first registered as 'E186 NUV' and specified in the attractive colour scheme of Champagne Gold over a Cream Leather interior. A coupe with the mighty V12 engine mated to an automatic gearbox, little is known of the early history of this XJ-S apart from a warranty document dating to 1992 from when the car was sold by a firm in Croydon. Purchased by the vendor in 2021, the Jaguar has remained in a private collection in dry storage throughout this period and has been sparingly used and cherished. Due to a period of inactivity, the car has been recently subject to a full service including replacement of the engine oil, filter, spark plugs, gearbox and differential fluids, as the vendor has decided to part with it due to acquisition of another car.
Offered with its original manuals and leather wallet, old MOTs and some receipts for parts, the twelve-cylinder grand tourer is described as being in 'good' condition all round by the vendor and now displays just less than 85, 000 miles on the odometer.
