Registration No: PUI 3831
Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DB170271
MOT: T.B.A
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 a 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.
Finished in what appears to be Jaguar’s Silver Blue Metallic with complementing Blue convertible top and Tan leather interior, this muscley V12 version of the XJ-S is fitted with a TWR body-kit. TWR became most closely associated with Jaguar from 1982 with the successful entry of the Jaguar XJ-S into the European Touring Car Championship. Now looking more attractive than ever this XJ-S has been the subject of recent re-commissioning and displays just c.72,000 recorded miles. Offered with the original owner’s wallet and handbooks, it is offered with a collection of old MOT certificates and the V5C.
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760