Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and extremely rare and collectible example of this original classic
1993 Jaguar XJR-S 6.0L V12 330HP 2+2 coupe with only 18,900
original miles! This is the most desirable collector's version of
any XJS model, with all of the limited edition 100 cars built being
numbered with the 'Asprey's' (The Queen's Jeweler) silver plaque on
the center console and numbered for export to the U.S. in 1993,
this being # 066-99 and recognized as such by the 'International
Cabriolet Register' and the 'Silverstone amp; Jaguar Supercar
Register' of England who inform us that contrary to popular opinion
on the matter of their being 50 Signal Red and 50 Black cars
produced; there were actually 22 'Signal Red' Coupes, 21 'Signal
Red' Convertibles, 23 'Jet-Black' Coupes, 27 'Jet-Black'
Convertibles and another 5 'Silver-Frost' color (4 coupes/1
convertible) promotional cars and 2 extremely rare Flamenco (or
Regency) Red Coupes produced! We have previously owned three of
these extraordinary models; including one of the two 'Flamenco Red'
coupes (#01-99) and one of the very rare 'Silver-Frost' promotional
coupes. This particular car is a true masterpiece and in absolutely
fabulous condition throughout and boasts all of its original
documentation and history of the car since new; including a full
set of all of its original owners manuals, its 'Passport to
Service' handbook, original window sticker, service records and
letters from the two previous long time owners who both knew each
other and who absolutely cherished this car!The cars factory
options include:Exclusive 'Jaguarsport' developed 6.0L 330HP V12
EngineZytec Electronic Engine Management System (Same as
XJ220)Automatic TransmissionPower 4 Wheel Disc Brakes with
Anti-LockLeatherbound Tilt Steering Wheel with Driver
AirbagSpeedline Alloy WheelsGoodyear 16" R-Rated WheelsRemote
Lock/Alarm SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Ignition
SystemAutolux Fine Grain Leather Upholstery amp; TrimTrip
ComputerCruise ControlSapwood Veneer Wood TrimSterling Silver
Limited Edition ID PlateDriver Seat/Mirror MemoryHeated Front Seats
with Power Lumbar AdjustmentColor-Keyed Front/Rear Bumpers/Sill
Panels amp; Rear SpoilerThis original and gorgeous color
combination of original factory 'Signal Red' color paint is
virtually flawless having always been garaged and covered since new
and the completely original beautiful doeskin 'Cream' color leather
interior is also absolutely stunning and virtually flawless with
special factory ordered limited edition floor mats. The original
factory 'Signal Red' paint is truly striking and was showcased in
the XJR-S brochure for the car and the rich interior is as fabulous
with the fine grain leather seats and trim in as stated, virtually
flawless condition throughout, with the high contrast walnut wood
veneers and dashboard still as new. The car has it's original
Jaguar radio/cassette system and all its original tools and the
unused spare wheel have never been removed from the trunk.No amount
of information can prepare you for the precision of this car's
responses and the taut road handling you experience behind the
wheel - this is no ordinary Jaguar or indeed to be confused with an
XJS, Jaguarsport created a superb sports car at the same time and
in the same factory as the XJ220, a car which routinely commands
over $300K today and a car quoted in the 'Guinness Book of Records'
1994 to 1999 issues as "the fastest speed ever attained by a
standard production car with a top speed of over 217mph" before
being replaced by another British car, the McLaren F1 which drove
240.1 mph (386.4 km/h) in March 1998 with rev-limiter increased.;
we feel that this rare XJR-S is a true sleeper in every sense of
the word in the Collector Sports Car market and a car which will
ultimately reward any future collector handsomely.This car is as
previously stated, truly virtually flawless. All the options are
working as they should including obviously the air conditioning.
This particular car must be seen and driven to be truly
appreciated! The car was sold new at 'Sovereign Jaguar' of
Hicksville, NY on 3/12/1994 to a reportedly mature female owner who
took great pride in the car and who always garaged the car in her
New York home and who drove only some 8K original miles. It was
then sold in the year 2000 to its second owner in Austin, TX who
drove the for some 5K further miles and who then sold the car to
his close friend/colleague who lived in San Diego, CA; with all
correspondence and documentation to collaborate all this
information to be sold with the car. The car was serviced at
primarily only Jaguar dealerships since new and had a recent
complete service at 18,032 miles at 'San Diego European Motorcars'
the Jaguar dealership of San Diego, CA and the car boasts a clean
bill of health. From looking at these extensive service records it
is obvious that at no time was any expense spared on this
particular vehicles preventive maintenance.As previously stated the
car has reportedly always been garaged with absolutely no history
of any accident damage with all original factory OEM parts and
paint, obviously owned by only very careful and mature drivers
since new - never ever raced or abused! Powered by one of the
finest, race proven engines built by Jaguar, the smooth big block
6.0L V12 engine (earlier XJS models used a 5.3L V12) which was
produced for only the last three years of production (1993-95) and
completely discontinued the following year 1995, it is an extremely
low production model with only some 100 models built! It was a
worthy successor to the XK series of Jaguar sports cars dating from
the late 1940's and this particular example drives exceptionally
well - extraordinarily smooth and powerful - it must surely drive
exactly the same as when it left the showroom floor over 17 years
ago!Following a tradition of automotive innovation, Jaguar created
an extension of it's mainstream manufacturing operations to
continue the development of vehicles which more fully explored and
expanded performance and handling potential of it's sedans and
sporting cars. TRW stands for the championship winning 'Tom
Walkinshaw Racing' who had been modifying XJS's for street use
until the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with Jaguar Cars Ltd
to form 'JaguarSport' in 1988. TRW brought the highest of
credentials to the enterprise with responsibility for IMSA GT
Racing in the United States and the World Sports Car Championship
Series, TRW boasted three World championships and wins at both the
24 hours Le Mans and the Daytona 24 hours; the two foremost
endurance sports car races on earth. JaguarSport engineers, based
at TRW's Kidlington headquarters in Oxfordshire, England developed
a range of modified Jaguars including the XJR-S and the world's
fastest production car at that time, the 200+ MPH Jaguar XJ220.
Both vehicles were built at JaguarSport's manufacturing facility at
Bloxham in the Cotswolds, England. JaguarSport engineered a high
performance version of the standard 5.3 litre V12 for the XJR-S.
Many of the same components which were modified for the XJ12 engine
were modified for the XJR-S V12. Displacement was expanded to 6.0
litres (5993 cc) by lengthening the crank shaft stroke by 70mm to
78.5 mm. The combustion chamber had to be enlarged, creating a
compression ratio of 11.0:1. Horsepower was increased to 330 bhp
with a massive mid-range torque of 339 lb ft @ 3750 rpm. The car
will go 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 157mph.
Whilst immensely powerful, respecting another great Jaguar
tradition, it delivered its power in near silence with the
inimitable smoothness that has always been a Jaguar hallmark. With
an original window sticke...for more information please contact the
seller.
