2026-03-28 20:03:30 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 3/26

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5881/lot/873178%2ftimed-sale%2f5881%3fpage%3d3

Auction description:

1994 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Auto

Estimate: £4,000-6,000

Registration Number M818AFF

Engine Size 3980CC

Engine Number 9EPCNA193162

Chassis Number SAJJNAED3EJ193218

Gearbox Automatic

VAT Status No VAT

Documents V5C, old style Log Book, 4 old MOT's, 4 Service Stamps, Hand Book, Invoices.

This 1994 example, finished in eye-catching Flamenco Red, was the sole Jaguar in the private collection offered in this deceased estate sale, having been in their ownership since 2015. Positioned alongside Bentleys and Aston Martins, it appears to have been particularly well regarded by the family. Equipped with the 4.0-litre AJ6 straight-six, renowned for its reliability and smooth, strong power delivery, it remains a highly desirable example of the breed.

Like all the cars in the collection, this big cat has seen little use in recent years. Last passing an MOT in 2022 at 97,277 miles, and now showing just 97,761 miles, it appears the car has changed very little since. It has been MOTd every year since 2005, with only minimal and regular mileage recorded between. The car has also been driven around our site for photographs and videos, with nothing of note reported.

The car presents in pretty good order, having seemingly been stored indoors. The striking red paintwork retains good depth and shine, with no major dents or scratches, complemented by the silver five-spoke alloys. Curiously, as with older red cars, the lacquer does show some wear, the worst of which has been photographed; however, these areas are isolated and do not detract from the overall appearance. The cream leather upholstery appears is in fine condition, with no rips or tears, and the headliner presents as refreshingly well preserved for a car of this age.

Reassuringly, the cars history file includes a substantial collection of invoices from the well-known and respected parts supplier SNG Barratt, covering items such as various seals and a polybush suspension kit, suggesting the car was subject to regular maintenance. This is further supported by five official Jaguar service stamps recorded in just the first three years on the road, suggesting it was highly prized by its early owners, as well as by our vendors.

In summary, this XJ-S presents as a very smart and usable example of one of Jaguar’s best-known coupes, finished in a strong and desirable specification. Keenly estimated, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire the sole example of the marque from a high-quality private collection.