Registration No: F171 AAH
Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DA150295
MOT: June 2023

• Only 39,565 miles from new (at time of consignment)
• Current ownership since 2013 and just four former keepers
• Offered with the original stamped service book illustrating only main dealer stamps
• Supplied new by Mann Egerton & Co. of Norwich and displaying original rear dealer number plate and window sticker

Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an out-and-out sports car, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. To this end, it was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Though, 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 in 1988, the XJ-S offered was supplied new via Mann Egerton & Co. Ltd of Norwich, being delivered on the 16^th of November 1988. Pleasingly still displaying its Mann Egerton rear number plate and rear window sticker, the Jaguar is fitted with the 5343cc V12 engine allied to the automatic transmission. Finished in the attractive colour combination of Alpine Green paintwork with complementary Tan leather interior upholstery and a Brown hood. Entering into current ownership in 2013, ‘F171 AAH’ has had just four former keepers and has covered a mere 39,565 miles from new (at time of consignment), across the five total owners.

The XJ-S has benefitted from a replacement brake master cylinder, front brake pads and front brake calipers in 2020 at the cost of some £1,200. Accompanied by the owner's handbook, the original stamped service book illustrating eight stamps (all from Jaguar main dealers), a collection of previous MOTs, invoices and tax discs, and a current V5C document. The vendor rates the bodywork, electrical equipment, and gearbox as ‘very good’ and the paintwork, engine, and interior trim as ‘very good to excellent’. Unfortunately, the soft-top was not working during the photo session, however, this is due to be rectified in time for the sale.

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