2022-08-04 10:43:22 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/22

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Auction description:

1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0

Colour Blue

Odometer 120,840 Miles

Engine size 3980

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location City of Bristol

Country United Kingdom

Extensive main dealer service history

Completely original interior

Low mileage in recent years

Excellent paintwork

Full service and MoT history

Personalised registration plate included in the sale

Repainted by Jaguar approved bodyshop

MoT until June 2023

The Interior

Totally original trim in very good condition

Aftermarket Clifford alarm fitted

Very attractive doeskin interior spec

As with most large Jaguars, the XJS’ interior has to be an excellent place to be with numerous electric gadgets placing it well ahead of its time. One particular accessory added during the car’s life is a Clifford security alarm system. According to the owner, all the interior features are in fully working order.

Throughout the interior, you’ll find plush tan doeskin leather covering the seats, dashboard and door cards. This is complemented perfectly with wood trim along the dashboard, centre console and on the doors.

All in all, the interior specification is to die for and thanks to owners that have looked after this particular model, it’s all in good condition. The driver’s seat is slightly more worn than the other three and the rocker panels obviously have a few scuff marks.

The Exterior

Vehicle was resprayed by a Jaguar Factory Approved bodyshop

More attractive facelift version with shorter buttresses

Excellent Kingfisher Blue colour

Just like the interior, the outside of the car has been thoroughly loved making it an exemplary model. The car was resprayed by a Jaguar approved shop some years ago in the same Kingfisher Blue paint in which it was originally painted. The paintwork features an intricate pinstripe running down the side of the car blending in very well with the gorgeous blue colour.

Aside from the paint, this car also has very well-preserved chrome trim including the bumpers and badges. There don’t appear to be any signs of damage throughout the exterior except for a single chip on one of the alloys and the headlights look perfectly clear.

The owner does say that the tyres will need replacing soon.

The Mechanics

Four-litre inline-six engine

Four-speed ZF automatic transmission

Seepage from the power steering

Front brake calliper operating system replaced

Forgoing the larger V12, this Jaguar XJS makes do with the perfectly adequate straight-six engine which put out 219hp when new. Connected to a four-speed auto transmission, this car must be as relaxing as driving a sofa.

According to the owner, the powertrain runs without issues although the MoT paperwork does report some seepage from the power steering system. Elsewhere, the front brake calliper operating system has been replaced.