Registration No: N458 AKP
Chassis No: SAJJNAED3EJ225166
MOT: February 2024

• Desirable 'Celebration' final year model finished in Carnival Red with Cream leather interior
• Just 29,574 miles on the odometer believed correct, with 1 former keeper
• MOT history with only 2 years showing advisories since 2005

Design plans for the XJS got underway in 1965, with the first production car being sold in 1975. The car was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input and control from Sir William Lyons. With Jaguar struggling financially at the time, the XJS needed to be a big success. The highly anticipated XJS was seen by many as a direct replacement to the very popular E-Type. However, when the XJS was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1976, it was clear that the car was intended to be in a league of its own. In 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut facia and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or a soporific V12 (5343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive, and production continued until 1996. The 'Celebration' was the final iteration of Jaguar's XJ-S (later XJS). Its unique specification was in recognition of 60 years of the Jaguar brand and included: chromed rear-view mirrors and headlight surrounds; diamond cut alloy wheels; wood trim for the steering wheel and gearlever; and seats featuring embossed Jaguar 'leapers' and contrasting piping.

Design plans for the XJ-S (later XJS) got underway in 1965, with the first production car being sold in 1975. The newcomer was primarily designed by Malcolm Sayer, with input and control from Sir William Lyons. The 'Celebration' was the final iteration of Jaguar's XJ-S. Its unique specification was in recognition of 60 years of the Jaguar brand and included: chromed rear-view mirrors and headlight surrounds and diamond-cut alloy wheels.

First registered on March 1st 1996, via Lancaster Jaguar of Sevenoaks, Kent, this Celebration model is finished in Carnival Red with a contrasting Cream leather interior. Showing just 29,574 miles on the odometer, the car was purchased by the vendor from the family of its one and only former keeper. The story, as it goes, is that the previous owner and his wife took the car touring in Europe early in their ownership, but after an encounter on an Autobahn, his head was turned by a BMW 5 Series, with one becoming his daily driver. In the last decade or so, the son became the main driver (although, the Jaguar was still registered in his mother's name). The plan was never to sell the car due to sentimental value, but with a Porsche 964 and a Maserati MC Stradale competing for his attention, the XJ-S was 'rather in the way'. Presenting a great opportunity for a collector or enthusiast looking for a low mileage example, 'N458 AKP' was purchased by the vendor, a Jaguar collector in May of this year. Also with the intention to keep indefinitely, the car is now offered for sale along with two others from the collection to fund a larger purchase. 'N458 AKP' has an MOT valid until February 14^th 2024, with ‘no advisories’, and it's worth noting that since 2005, there have only been 2 years where there have been advisories on the previous MOTs. Unfortunately, the previous keeper lost the history file, but the V5C document is included which displays 1 former keeper.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762