2018-02-16 11:54:18 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/18
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2018-03-03/cars/ref-131-1995-jaguar-xjs-40-c ...

Auction description:
Ascot Racecourse
March 3rd 2018
1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Celebration Coupé
Lot Number 270
Registration N41 ORP
Chassis Number SAJJNAED3EJ222446
Engine Number 9LPFRB135567
Odometer reading 72,785 miles
Estimate £12,000 - £15,000

Originally supplied by Evans Halshaw and registered on 1st August 1995, this XJS Celebration Coupé is in the strongest colour combination of Sapphire Blue with cream interior. The mileage of 72,785 is correct and warranted by a good service history and 19 MoT test certificates. The deep rich blue coachwork is in very good order as is the stunning cabin area with wood and leather in abundance. Powered by a 3980cc AJ16 engine, a well tried and trusted unit and when mated to an automatic gearbox, these Jaguars are a delight to drive. Supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 4th October 2018 together with the original service books, tool kit and jack, Jaguar XJS's are more popular today than they have ever been and a late example such as this is sure to attract admirers wherever she appears.

2021-08-05 07:10:19 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/21

www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions/1995-jaguar-xjs-40-celebration-Wnkoan_campaign=Targeted%20%7C%20Ending%20%26%20Starting%20Larger%20Segments ...

Auction description:

1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Celebration

Colour Sapphire Blue

Odometer 83,227 Miles

Engine size 3980

Location London

Country United Kingdom

• Last of the six-cylinder XJS models in fabulous condition

• Genuine low mileage with history to back it up

• Original jack and toolkit

• Every MOT from new

The History

Supplied new by Evans Halshaw Jaguar on August 1, 1995, the XJS had one owner until 2006, when it passed into the motor trade. It had a handful of owners over a two year period and then went on to its current registered keeper, who has owned it for over a decade. 

It has been dealer or specialist maintained and regularly serviced throughout its life. 

The Paperwork

As well as the UK V5C and an MOT valid until March 2022, the XJS comes with its original Jaguar book pack and a pile of receipts relating to servicing and repair. 

It’s mileage of just over 83,000 is backed up by the car’s comprehensive servicing file, along with MOTs dating right back to its first ever test in 1998. 

In terms of the service history it features the following stamps in the book:

5/8/1996, 5,995 miles, Evans Halshaw Jaguar Milton Keynes

27/8/1997, 11,190 miles, Evans Halshaw Jaguar Milton Keynes

22/9/1998, 17,852 miles, Weybridge Automobiles Jaguar Specialists

29/9/1999, 20,259 miles, Weybridge Automobiles Jaguar Specialists

22/12/2000, 25,636 miles, Robert Hughes Automobiles, Weybridge (Jaguar Specialist)

29/4/2002, 32,861 miles, Robert Hughes Automobiles, Weybridge

14/10/04, 47,695 miles, D&M Autotec, Hersham, Surrey

1/11/2006, 58,760 miles, D&M Autotec, Hersham, Surrey

6/11/2009, 63,147 miles, D&M Autotec, Hersham, Surrey

16/12/2016, 71,150 miles, Hurst Park Automobiles, Surrey

14/3/2018, 73,177 miles, The Jaguar Workshop, Ealing

8/3/2019, 77,239 miles, The Jaguar Workshop, Ealing

The Exterior

The XJS looks resplendent in its metallic Sapphire Blue paint, with the model’s trademark diamond-cut alloy wheels. 

According to the vendor, the bodywork is rust-free and the paintwork is in exceptional order. There have never been any corrosion advisories during the car’s MOTs, which should provide even greater reassurance to its next owner. 

It has a deep shine and looks absolutely terrific. 

The Interior

Open the door and the XJS’s gentleman’s club interior is hugely inviting, with itss walnut veneers and supple doeskin hide.

The seats, carpets and veneers are in excellent condition, while the dials and controls all work as Jaguar intended. 

Nice touches include a part-walnut steering wheel and a Bluetooth radio/CD player, which is a useful concession to modernity. It’s all in fabulous order save for a missing cover on the passenger seatbelt buckle, though this does not affect the belt’s operation.

The air conditioning has just been recharged and blows icy cold. 

The Mechanics

The 4.0-litre AJ16 is one of the all-time great Jaguar engines and is renowned for its reliability, so one that has covered just 83,000 miles and has been specialist maintained for all of its life looks to be a pretty safe bet. 

The owner reports that it runs beautifully, holding good temperature and oil pressure, while the four-speed auto box works as it should throughout the gears. 

He reports that it drives very well indeed, with no known problems.