1993 Jaguar XJS

This is the iconic XJS equipped with very reliable 4-litre six cylinder AJ6 engine, which is far more fuel efficient than the 5.3 or 6-litre V12. The A6 TVH number plate will remain with this car. The car’s bodywork is exceptional and finished in striking Diamond Blue with correct coachlining and mint chromework. The interior is unmarked light grey leather enhanced by beautiful walnut veneer.

The electric folding roof is finished in Navy Blue Mohair and is in excellent condition. This is complemented by an unmarked hood cover. US Quad headlights make this stand out from the crowd. This outstanding Jaguar boasts comprehensive service books and records. The original unused Jaguar toolkit is also included. This car has been dry stored every winter.

This XJS is in beautiful condition. There are slight marks to the top of canvas hood, but it’s otherwise lovely, in its contrasting darker blue. And the car’s paintwork is nearly faultless – we spotted a tiny chip in the paint on the nearside rear wheel arch, but we’re clutching at straws really.

The original Jaguar cross spoke alloy wheels are all in excellent condition, and each is shod in a matching Pirelli P600 tyre.

The Jaguar boot badge has lost its shine – odd as the XJS one on the other side of the boot is perfect. Either way, no big deal. The car overall looks fabulous, with superb brightwork, paint and trim, and tight, even panel gaps.

The bad news isn’t bad at all – there’s some very slight wear on the driver’s seat but no lost stitching, and a recolouring kit would probably get it looking close to new again. That said, the wear is so light that you could just leave it, as it really isn’t a big deal. And the good news?

Well the good news is excellent – as is every other aspect of the interior. It’s in lovely condition and very original too – even the standard Jaguar stereo unit is still sitting happily in the shining burr walnut dash.

The leather is beautiful, the wood has a deep, lustrous shine and the switchgear all looks unmarked. It really is a lovely cabin to sit in.

While the E-Type’s Jaguar XK engine is a classic, it was designed during World War 2 and, especially in late spec 4.2-litre guise, it wears out quickly by modern standards. And Jaguar’s sumptuous V12 is a wonderful thing, but it struggles to return more than 15mpg, even in later HE spec.

The 4-litre AJ6 straight six, on the other hand, will easily cover three times the mileage of an XK engine before needing any work, and can manage around twice that fuel mileage figure on a run. So a classic Jaguar convertible with this engine really is a very good thing indeed.

In fact we’d go as far as saying that this car represents the peak of XJ-S development. It has the most useable engine and, coupled with the excellent automatic gearbox, it’s a proper mile muncher that will run and run, without breaking the bank. The under bonnet area on this one is in very clean and original shape, with only minor surface blemishes on some of the plated components.

The car comes with all nine of its original handbooks, owner’s manuals and service records. There is also a fully stamped Jaguar service history record, attesting to the fact that this is an extremely well looked after example. Alongside these documents there are historic invoices for maintenance work carried out over the years.

The owner says:

‘For us this has been a fun summer car, and we’ve only taken it out in the dry. We’re now selling because we want to buy a more modern car.

‘It comes with the following signed service history and MoT Certificates.

• 28 April 1993 74 miles PDI TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 14 July 1993 – 881 miles – First Service TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 08 October 1994 – 4,446 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 28 April 1994 – 7,321 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 18 October 1994 – 11,466 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 04 May 1995 – 13,785 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 01 November 1995 – 17,391 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 26 April 1996 – 18,682 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 14 January 1997 – 21,533 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 10 September 1997 – 26,893 miles – TWR Jaguar (Oxford)
• 09 February 1998 – 34,483 miles – Stratstone Jaguar London
• 09 September 1998 – 41,369 miles – Stratstone Jaguar London
• 25 August 1999 – 49,762 miles – Stratstone Jaguar London
• 20 December 1999 – 51,902 miles Stratstone Jaguar London
• 20 December 2000 – 56,035 miles – Paramount Jaguar
• 29 April 2002 – 61,510 miles – RN Upton Jaguar Specialists
• 08 January 2003 – 66,474 miles – Paramount Jaguar
• 27 April 2004 – 71,092 miles – RN Upton Jaguar Specialists
• 21 April 2005 – 74,934 miles – RN Upton Jaguar Specialists
• 04 July 2006 – 77,679 miles – RN Upton Jaguar Specialists
• 16 July 2007 – 78,813 miles – MoT
• 01 December 2008 – Dry Stored
• 19 July 2014 – 78,900 miles – MoT
• 03 May 2016 – 78,968 miles – MoT
• Dry Stored
• 05 December 2019 – 79,551 – Str8Six Jaguar Specialists
• 04 April 2021 – 80,584 miles
• 20 April 2022 – MoT
• 09 April 2021 – 80,618 – XJ Engineering

‘In our ownership we’ve used the car through the summer months and kept it in dry storage the rest of the time.

‘Its overall condition is excellent. It has superb paintwork, and it’s beautifully smooth to drive. It always grabs loads of attention.

‘It has the rarer Californian spec headlights, and the original unused toolkit. Everything works as it should and it will come with a fresh MoT certificate.

‘These cars were designed by Malcolm Sayer who was responsible for all its precursors, including the XK120, D Type, and E Type. It’s a really appreciating classic with year on rear appreciation. And the straight six engine is far more economical than the V12.

‘Absolutely everything is original other than the private number plate, which matches the model of the AJ6 engine.’

An eminently sensible way to get into the wonderfully satisfying world of classic Jaguar ownership. This is a car that’s good enough to set off for the south of France in, yet practical enough to take to Sainsbury’s. Something of a bargain at this price point - we estimate it will sell for between £15,000-£18,000.

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