2022-08-12 12:02:56 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 8/22

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Auction description:

1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0 Manual

Colour Silver

Odometer 121,563 Miles

Engine size 3980

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Bedfordshire

Country United Kingdom

A much-cherished XJS Convertible in the same ownership for the last 13 years

A car that has been fastidiously maintained by its enthusiastic owner

A rare manual model mated to the popular 4L AJ16 engine

The History and Paperwork

This particular example was understood to be specified and bought new by a former Chairman of Lloyds Bank

The car was supplied in January 1995 via Jaguar dealers Paramount of Derby

The car was then used by two further owners before being acquired by the current owner

The current owner bought the car in 2009 from renowned XJS specialists Clarkes of West Sussex

The current owner has had the car maintained at Clarkes throughout his ownership

The car is complete with a generous history file

The paperwork includes the full original book pack in its correct leather folder

The included service book includes a massive 25 stamps from dealers and independents

The last service was undertaken at 120,561 miles at Clarkes

Accompanying invoices contain the details and costs of most of these services

The current MOT hard copy is included indicating an advisory free pass valid until June 2023

The Interior

The interior of this XJ-SC is a sumptuous and comfortable place and its all in excellent condition

The mid-grey leather, box pleated, high-backed seats present in excellent condition with no areas of deterioration noted

The front seats are electrically adjustable

Being a 2+2 model, this example features a pair of small rear seats in the same finish and excellent condition

The centre console and door cards are dressed in the same supple grey leather and adorned with accents of maple veneer and chrome

Carpets are in a grey wool, and all appear to be in equally fine fettle

This 1995 model features the updated dashboard and dials doing away with the “drum” dials of the earlier cars

A quality Alpine 4 x 25W head unit is fitted

The large boot contains the space saver spare wheel and is carpeted in grey

The originality of the car is evident here with the Jaguar tool kit and first aid kit being present and complete 

Much like the XJS itself, to our eyes the interior of this XJS Convertible has really aged very well indeed. It is beautifully finished, and the design walks a skilful line between private-club comfort and accomplished sports coupe. The fully lined hood operates smoothly and quickly transforming the car from a mile-munching GT car into a sublime boulevard cruiser at the touch of a button.

The Exterior

The exterior of the XJS Convertible is finished in a very attractive silver colourway

This looks great in concert with the Black fabric hood and chrome accent

The dark look, wrap around rear lights were new for the facelifted model and look great

The bright, metallic silver 16-inch alloy wheels suit the car perfectly and are in excellent condition

Front tyres are Pirelli Cinturatos and two rear tyres are Accelera PHI-R tyres

Bodywork is very well presented, and panel gaps are tight and true

Light lenses, front and rear, appear to be in faultless condition and the glass work is free from any obvious imperfections

The car comes with a Gray fabric tonneau cover

The updates for the 1991 facelift can appear modest until compared side to side to the previous car. The upgrades were well judged and helped to give the XJS an added air of sophistication by, somehow, rounding some of the sharper edges. The profile with the hood down is striking with long front and rear decks making for a very elegant appearance.

The Mechanics

The post facelift XJ-S was the first Jaguar to benefit from the fitment of the 4L, straight-six AJ16 engine

A refined and muscular unit, originally rated at around 238 bhp

Not that much less powerful than the V12 and usefully lighter, many consider this the pick of the XJS engines

Power is fed to the rear wheels via a five speed Getrag manual gearbox – a classic combination

This owner and previous owners have had the XJS regularly serviced and any other maintenance requirements have been addressed regardless of cost

Unsurprisingly then this XJS starts, idles and runs perfectly

The powerful straight six, manual gearbox and lighter weight make for a great performance to economy ratio

The owner attests to all mechanical systems working well

Only the air conditioning is noted as not working

The owner reports a slight gearbox whine at low speed

The erstwhile AJ16, straight-six engine is beloved by XJS purists. This model was the first Jaguar to receive the engine as a development of the earlier car’s 3.6L AJ6 unit. The has engine proved to be a gem. Smooth, powerful, and characterful, it led many to question why the heavier, thirstier and more expensive to maintain V12 continued to be offered in the XJS.