Registration No: F898 VAJ
Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DB158908
MOT: June 2024

• Only 61,000 miles from new (at time of consignment) and just three former keepers
• Supplied new by Dutton Forshaw of Stockton to the first lady owner with correspondence between them on file
• Finished in Talisman Silver complemented with a Grey leather interior and a Black hood
• Offered with a large history file and tool kit

Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJ-S was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. It was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Although, when fed the quoted 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post-1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine, this still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its Fixed Head Coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Manufactured new in 1989, the XJ-S offered was supplied new by Dutton Forshaw of Stockton to the first lady owner, being registered new on the 1^st of March. Finished in Talisman Silver paintwork with a complementary Grey leather interior and a Black hood, the Jaguar is fitted with the 5343cc V12 engine allied to the three-speed automatic transmission. Covering just over 61,000 miles from new (at the time of consignment), the XJ-S has had just four former keepers. Acquired by the vendor in 2021 from a well-known dealer, ‘F898 VAJ’ is only on sale now due to a reduction in his private collection due to relocating.

Benefitting from some £2,300 worth of expenditure when entering into current ownership, the work completed has included a refreshed cooling system, overhauled differential, replacement handbrake calipers, and new rear suspension arms. The accompanying history file contains a letter from the supplying dealership to the first lady owner, correspondence between her and the factory, a large collection of previous invoices for improvements and servicing (many from the supplying dealership), numerous MOT certificates back to 1992, previous tax discs, and a current V5C document. Shod all round with Pirelli P600 tyres, ‘F898 VAJ’ is due to be offered with a fresh MOT certificate in time for sale.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452