Lot Ended
Description
A totally original four
owner car; only 46,461 miles;
lovely low mileage example throughout.
Launched in 1975 as a
replacement for the legendary E-Type, the Jaguar XJS V12 was a much more modern
and sophisticated car than its glamorous predecessor and had a totally different
character.
Refinement was in a
different league to the E-Type and even today there are few cars that are quite
so relaxing to drive fast. And with 295bhp to play with in post-1981 HE form,
the XJS certainly was fast, hitting 60mph in 6.9 seconds on its way to a top
speed of 152mph. In fact, the XJS was so refined and capable that many of its
underpinnings later found their way into the Aston Martin
DB7.
Supplied new by TWR
Jaguar of Leamington Spa in April 1990, this XJS Convertible was previously
owned by a gentleman from Droitwich, who had owned the car for nine years.
Always garaged when not in use, it has covered only 46,461 miles with an
excellent history file comprising eight stamps in the book up to 31,264 miles in
2004 with many invoices to show regular upkeep since and 25 old MOTs to warrant
the mileage. A recent MOT was carried out in May of this year with no
advisories.
Waxoil treated in the
past, it presents extremely well, the electric hood working perfectly and the
worn piping on the driver seat being about the only cosmetic issue a new owner
might want to attend to. Fitted with a new set of Pirelli tyres in late 2013 it
has a battery cut-off switch in the boot and retains all its original tools and
handbooks plus a factory workshop manual, a book on the XJS and a car
cover.
With
only four previous keepers, the current since March 2020, the car is still
only showing 46,461 miles and has covered under 3,000 miles in the
last 5 years. A lovely
low mileage example in great overall condition, it has been starting promptly and
running beautifully as we have moved it around on site. Finished
in a flattering combination of bright red paint, beige leather interior and
black soft top it is a particularly striking example.
If you
require more information please contact james.booth@brightwells.com