1995 Jaguar XJS Celebration
Highlights
- Special edition XJS Celebration
- 4.0-litre auto
- Ultra-rare Turquoise paint
- Last owner for 26 years
- Serviced for new owner
The Appeal
By the mid-1990s, the Jaguar XJS was getting a bit long-in-the tooth – yet it remained a beautiful anachronism. A grand tourer in the truest tradition, and a Jaguar stalwart of over 20 years. It’s an oft-overlooked fact that the XJS lasted seven years longer than the E-Type ever did; a fact that many Jaguar purists try not to think about.
Towards the end, though, Jaguar had to load the XJS to the gunwales to keep it selling, making the last cars off the line the absolute best.
Among them was the Celebration, launched to mark 60 years of Jaguar Cars in 1995. Instead of the 6.0 V12 it got the AJ16 4.0-litre straight six engine from the new ‘X300’ XJ saloon, and as such was the most reliable and fuel efficient XJS variant ever, as well as a pretty eager performer. It produced 238bhp, with a 150mph top speed and 0-60 in seven seconds, so wasn’t notably slower than the V12.
It also got a new four-speed auto transmission and partially galvanised bodywork, making it arguably the best-ever XJS.
Inside, a selection of high-quality hides were offered along with a modernised dash and centre console, while exterior colours included Turquoise, Sapphire Blue and Regency Red, all carried over from the X300 saloon and initially unique to the model.
Sure, it’s not V12, but it’s a wonderful package, and represents the XJS in its most dependable and enjoyable form. As such, a good Celebration is a highly sought-after car today – and this one’s a gem. Finished in Turquoise, which was the rarest of the hues, the car comes from 26 years in the same ownership, the last owner having acquired it in 1998. It has been garaged and well-loved throughout that time.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- Original green Jaguar book pack
- Supplied new by Appleyard Jaguar of Edinburgh
- Some old MOTs
- MOT valid until April 2025
- Service history stamped up to 1998
- Large file of invoices since
- Receipts for almost £3,000 in servicing and mechanical maintenance since 2022
The Condition
- Smart Turquoise metallic
- 15-inch polished alloys with some marks
- Good paintwork, original and never restored
- Some minor deterioration to paint finish on bonnet
- Scuff to one bumper corner and lower front valance
- The front crossmember had a small hole which has been welded and repaired
- All original chrome and trim in decent condition
- Various minor scuffs and marks to body but presents very well for an unrestored car of its age
- Minor bubbling to one arch
- Excellent mohair power-operated roof
- Smart Oatmeal upholstery
- Special piped ‘Celebration’ leather with embossed head restraints
- Smart seats, carpets and trim
- No notable wear to seat bolsters – only minor patina
- Part-wood steering wheel
- Original tool kit and spare wheel
- Air conditioning
- smart wood veneers
- Cruise control
- Electric windows
- Modern USB stereo upgrade
The Mechanics
- 4.0-litre str straight
- 4-spd auto
- Starts and runs well
- Steering, brakes and suspension all reported to be in good order
- No warning lights on dash
- Fully serviced in 2023, less than 1,000 miles ago
- Serviced again in October 2024 ready for sale
- The throttle body has also been removed and cleaned due to a previous running issue
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1995
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS
- Colour Green
- Odometer 116,371 Miles
- Engine size 4000
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town London Colney
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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