2022-07-21 12:35:16 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 7/22

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Auction description:

Seller timmens

Location: The Market HQ, Abingdon, United Kingdom

Seller Type: Private

Odometer Reading: 40700

Chassis Number: SAJJNADW3DB171131

Engine: 5343

Gearbox: auto

Steering position: RHD

Colour: Red

Interior: Cream Leather

Estimated Price: £15,000 - £20,000

“The car was previously owned by my father-in-law and was his pride and joy. He bought the car from a local man in south Wales in 2003 and I believe it had five or six owners prior to that,” explains vendor Michael Donnelly. “It was my father-in-law’s pride and joy, and he only ever took it out for a spin around the scenic areas of the Gower here in Swansea, and on dry days only. He never spared a penny on it, spending what was necessary when required, with a local Jaguar specialist servicing it regularly. Other than routine service and maintenance, I’m not aware of any major works that it ever needed.”

Michael and his partner took ownership of the XJS after his father-in-law’s passing in 2011. “Since then, the car has primarily remained in storage in his garage, although we have used it for occasional Sunday drives and as our wedding car before applying for SORN and taking it off the road. In recent times I’ve started it regularly and brought it out for a hand wash on my driveway.”

With just 40,785 miles on the clock, it remains a low mileage example of a breed that’s capable of racking up far higher. “In my opinion it is a very original car and considering the length of time it has been stored, I think it is in very good condition. Mechanically it has been very reliable and starts first time, every time; it’s also an amazing car to drive.”

With a young family and a busy career Michael feels it’s time for the XJS to move on to pastures new. “I simply don’t have the time to enjoy it and it’s a shame to keep it in storage, with no proper use. I am sure that there’s someone out there that will treat it as their ‘pride and joy’ just as my father-in-law did.”

On the Outside

The long flanks of the XJS lend themselves well to the drop-top variant. It’s a sleek looking missile. Time has been kind to this example and it’s clear that it’s been garaged and well-looked after. Panel gaps remain very good, and both the bumper plastics and front valance retain a good depth of black to their respective colours.

Overall paint finish is actually quite good, although it would benefit from some proper machine polishing; that said, there are a few stonechips in places and that may prevent that. There are a few other blemishes to note including: a small blister on the n/s wing top near the windscreen; a small dent/crease on the passenger door; a few small blisters/lacquer peeling areas on the upper left of the bootlid; and a small pin dent below the pinstripe on the rear edge of the driver’s door.

Of more immediate need for action is a bit of rot at the bottom front and bottom rear corners of the n/s wheel arch; these should definitely be tackled sooner rather than later, so they don’t worsen. It’s worth having the o/s rear arch checked too, as it’s starting to show the beginnings of some rust. Tyres and alloy wheels both remain very good.

So, it’s a good looker and generally nice and clean, but a bit of investment will stabilise the body and help sharpen up it up aesthetically.

On the Inside

“Just as with the exterior there are some expected wear marks on the interior, but again I can’t fault it,” says Michael. We’d agree with that summary; it’s a nice original cabin.

The driver’s seat is showing some wear, but the outside bolster remains intact and a deep clean and the application of some leather feed should see it present sharper.

The wood veneers are good and the body-coloured carpets excellent retaining a nice level of pile; the rear parcel-shelf/storage box is in first class nick.

The XJS headlining can often suffer from sagginess but, far corners aside, this one is still decent. It does have one or two damp patches and stains from storage. The very good news is that the soft-top is excellent and the electric mechanism smooth, taking just 8 seconds to raise or lower.

The boot area too, is very tidy and you’ll find a spare wheel ensconced. There is a strong fuel smell when opened, so that’ll need to be checked.

Underneath

“Every time I have had the pleasure of getting behind the wheel I have been so impressed by the handling and raw power of what is a 30-odd year-old machine. On a sunny afternoon, with the roof down and an open country road ahead, putting the foot down and letting it roar into life is truly one of life’s pleasures. The car is a real head-turner which is a bonus,” says Michael.

We’ve had the car at our Abingdon headquarters for a while now and can indeed confirm that it starts absolutely on the button, with the engine sounding smooth and spinning very sweetly (check out our Video Review, below). That’s transferred to the road with the XJS showing itself to be a very capable performer.

Pop the massive bonnet and you’ll find a very tidy bay, with the heat/sound insulation still intact and in place; the bonnet struts have however given up, so they’ll need replaced if you wish it stay up of its own volition. The underside looks solid but could perhaps benefit from a fresh rust-proofing treatment as the original product has flaked off in one or two places.

History Highlights

You’ll find the XJS’s V5c document in the history file and this confirms that it has had a total of nine owners. You’ll also find a comprehensive vehicle report, as well as the car’s original manuals, handbooks, and service schedule. There’s a huge number of expired MOT test certificates, a handful of invoices and some magazine articles.

And that is that.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained in recent years to a very good standard.

2023-03-27 20:31:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/23

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Auction description:

Ascot Racecourse, April 8th 2023

Lot 116 - 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Registration G249 DEJ Chassis Number SAJJNADW3DB171131 Engine Number 8S075879SB Odometer reading 41,000 miles Estimate £15,000 - £18,000

Stunning condition

We are thrilled to offer this stunning Jaguar XJS V12 convertible, 5.3 litre. This beautiful car presents extremely well in unmarked Regency Red, it has a Magnolia hide interior piped with red, burgundy carpets and a black roof. This extremely low mileage example has been dry stored for several years and comes complete with a sizeable history file including many sundry bills, original tax discs, invoices for maintenance work carried out, and many old MoT test certificates noting the mileage. Recently treated to stage two detailing and re-connolising of the interior the XJS looks superb. We are informed that this impressive convertible drives as well as it looks. Offered with a MoT test certificate valid until June 2023, this Jaguar offers luxurious, open top motoring combined with immense power and smoothness generated by the legendary V12 engine. The XJS convertible is both a well sought-after model and surely a sound investment for the discerning buyer, especially one in this condition.