1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0

Description

Later model 4.0 straight-six Coupe for recommissioning following many years in storage; showing 98,580 miles

Supplied new by Jaguar Cars Ltd, Company Vehicles of Browns Lane, Coventry in March 1994 this later, facelifted model XJS Coupe is finished in Black with discreet red and silver coachlines sits well upon its original five-spoke alloy wheels and is presented as a non-runner requiring some restoration/re-commissioning after spending some years in storage.

Under the bonnet, we find the familiar 4.0 litre AJ16 straight-six cylinder petrol engine which developed 233bhp and 366NM of torque when new driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission, a somewhat rarer option.

Inside the cabin, we find grey leather/vinyl interior trim, walnut veneer, electric seats, electric windows, air conditioning, heated rear screen and original Jaguar radio/cassette player.  The interior presents largely well, with the typical headlining sag so often found and what looks to be a missing driver’s footwell carpet which has highlighted some signs of corrosion to the footwell section as pictured.

The car shows c.98,580 miles and has been off the road, in storage for a number of years with no online MOT history available suggesting this to be at least since 2006 when digital records began. 

The bodywork looks largely fair, with some corrosion evident, particularly to the leading edge of the roof adjacent to the windscreen trim and on the front bulkhead around the lower edges of the windscreen as pictured. 

We have made no attempt to start the car given how long its been standing but it rolled freely enough to take these images.

The history file includes the V5C showing four former keepers to the current of three years, the owner’s pack and service book recording eight service stamps, the last in 2001 at 80,791 miles, some early correspondence relating to extended warranty when new, another warranty from purchase for £15,000 in June 1999 at which time the car had covered 59,690 miles, one old MOT dated 1999, couple of historic bills including a service in 1998 and an early purchase invoice dated 1997 for £20,995 from Evans Halshaw Jaguar.

Offering much potential and no doubt much effort, time and no doubt some cost, this looks a worthy restoration/recommissioning project for the new owner.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightells.com