For Sale at Auction: 1996 Jaguar XJ12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chassis No. SAJMX6344TC783410

Introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1994, the X300 was marketed as the "New Series XJ" and emerged from a substantial £200 million investment in new facilities by Ford. This model represented a significant milestone as the first Jaguar XJ developed entirely under Ford Motor Company ownership, marking an evolution from the previous XJ40 generation. It maintained the renowned Jaguar independent rear suspension system while placing a strong emphasis on improved build quality, enhanced reliability, and a return to traditional Jaguar styling.

The XJ12 model, which carries the chassis code X305, featured the 6.0-liter V12 engine. The rear trunk lid XJ12 badge distinguished it, in addition to the V12 insignia inlaid on the passenger-side dashboard wood panel, a V12 badge on each B-pillar, chromed door mirrors, and a gold-colored Jaguar crest atop the radiator grille. The interior was refined with more standard features, which were only available as options on the other models. In the United States, this generation of the XJ12 was available only as a short-wheelbase model in 1995 and 1996, exclusively in long-wheelbase form.

Finished in Sapphire Blue over a Cream Connolly leather interior, this 1996 Jaguar XJ12 was retained by its original owner for a remarkable 26 years until 2022. Today, this well-specified example has only covered a limited 32,706 miles at the time of cataloging. As the pinnacle of the Jaguar range, this car featured numerous luxuries, including 18 inch wheels from an XJR, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, burl walnut folding rear picnic tables, Harman Kardon sound system, cruise control, and automatic climate control. Given the exclusivity of the model, it is believed to be one of only 196 examples produced for the U.S. market that year. As a result of its diligent low mileage and long-term care, this 1996 Jaguar XJ12 remains a remarkably well-preserved example that effortlessly combines elegance, performance, and luxury in one stunning package.