Vehicle Description
The Jaguar XJS was a luxury grand tourer produced from 1975 through
to 1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the
same sporting image, the XJS was actually more aerodynamic with the
last one being produced on 4th April 1996; at that stage 115,413
had been manufactured during a 21 year production life. Power came
from the Jaguar V12 petrol engine with a choice of a manual or
automatic transmission but the manual gearbox was soon dropped. V12
engined cars were unusual at the time with notable exceptions
coming from Italian luxury sports car makers Lamborghini and
Ferrari. The specifications of the XJS compared well with both
Italian cars; it was able to accelerate to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and
had a top speed of 143mph. Prior to Jaguar offering a convertible
option in 1988 Lynx adapted a number of XJS's to a convertible. The
impressive modification worked very well as it maintained the
windscreen rake and strength at the top of the windscreen, thus
minimising any �scuttle shake'. This particular example was
originally registered on 10th September 1984 and has had only three
former keepers. The car has been impressively maintained with a
well stamped service book. The current mileage of 31,468 is correct
and confirmed by the history folder. TWR suspension including
wheels and tyres contribute towards making this XJS a pleasant
drive with good roadholding. Finished in Claret with Doeskin
leather interior and supplied with a V5C registration document
together with a current MoT test certificate valid until 17th
August 2018 (no advisories), this Jaguar XJS convertible by Lynx is
rare and eminently useable. For sale by auction on Saturday 23
September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor
Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
