1984 Jaguar XJ-S HE
Highlights
- Freshly restored by classic car specialist
- Over £3,000 in recent new parts
- Lovely condition inside and out
- Superb interior
The Appeal
A 5.3-litre V12 might not sound like the obvious engine to be christened ‘High Efficiency’ but that’s what the initials stood for on the July 1981-onwards Jaguar XJS HE.
The company’s new High-Efficiency V12 engine offered much better fuel economy – albeit relative at around 18mpg. With a Fire Ball combustion chamber designed by Swiss Engineer Michael May, power output was increased 295bhp. At the same time, the XJS HE received changes to its exterior and interior, with HE models identifiable by their body-coloured boot trim and new alloy wheel design.
Today, the HE models are among the more collectable XJS derivatives – more efficient than the earliest cars but still retaining their classic looks. This one is one of the very last – a 1991 car, built right at the end of HE manufacture, ahead of the XJS’s 1990s facelift.
It has been restored over the past two years by a classic car specialist in Suffolk and comes with a full inventory of work carried out, including around £3,400 in recent parts invoices and labour costs of over £6,500. It’s a great example, in stunning condition inside and out.
Smart XJSs are highly prized, and this one is a truly lovely example, as well as being a V12 HE, which to many fans is the one to have.
The History and Paperwork
- Original green Jaguar book pack
- Supplied new by Dutton Forshaw of Preston
- Hardback handbook
- Some old MOTs
- V5C
- New MOT valid until October 2025, no advisory notices
- Partial service history to 40,319 miles in 2009
- Off the road from 2013 until completion of recent restoration
- Full inventory and breakdown of work carried out during restoration, along with almost £3,400 in new parts
- Instrument binnacle replaced during restoration (documented) and the overall mileage is believed to be around 20,000 miles lower than displayed on dash, backed up by old MOTs and service history – mileage recorded at last MOT was 43,225
The Condition
- Smart Arctic Blue metallic
- Original multi-spoke lattice alloys with new period-style Pirelli P6000 tyres
- Very good paintwork, partially restored
- Seemingly solid underneath with no signs of any corrosion
- All original chrome and trim in good order throughout
- One minor dink on nearside front wing top
- One or two very slight paint imperfection, but in excellent condition overall
- Lovely ivory leather
- Immaculate seats, carpets and trim
- No notable wear to seat bolsters
- Original ‘rotunda’ dials
- Original tool kit and spare wheel carpet
- Trip computer
- Air conditioning
- Superb wood veneers
- Cruise control
- Electric windows
- Modern CD stereo upgrade
The Mechanics
- 5.3-litre V12
- 3-spd auto
- Lucas electronic ignition
- Starts and runs well
- Steering, brakes and suspension
- No warning lights on dash
- Fully serviced and treated to a comprehensive mechanical overhaul as part of its restoration
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1991
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 68,445 Miles
- Engine size 5329
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Stowmarket
- Location Suffolk
- Country United Kingdom
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