2012-03-26 00:11:12 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 2/12
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
Lot No: 108
Model XJS 5.3HE
First Registered 1989
Registration No F766PLU
Engine No 85064982SA
Chassis No SAJJNAEW3BB157738
MOT Oct 2012
Colour Cobalt Blue

This 3 owner XJS is said to have covered a warranted 77, 700 miles from new and is described, by the vendors XJS specialist, as being in immaculate condition. The car has been registered to the late owner since 1997 and has been maintained by Chris Palmer of XJS motors throughout that ownership.

Finished in cobalt blue with saville grey leather, the car is offered compete with an MoT through to October 2012 and has tax through to the end of March.

This lovely example of the XJS Coupe is only being offered for sale due to bereavement.
Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.
Guide Price: £2500 to £3500

2021-09-12 09:19:23 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/21

www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions/1989-jaguar-xj-s-W8EqB8

Auction description:

Year 1989

Make Jaguar

Model XJS

Colour Westminster Dark Blue

Odometer 79,000 Miles

Engine size 5343

Location Surrey

Country United Kingdom

• Remarkably well-preserved XJS in unrestored condition

• Completely original car with no modifications and exhaustive list of additional factory options

• Lovingly cared for with a comprehensive service record and previous Jaguar owners-club President owner.

The seller, a fastidious collector of classics, added this XJ-S to his collection 9 years ago, purchasing it from the outgoing president of the Jaguar owners club – himself having owned and cherished the car for 13 years. Since, it has been enjoyed as a weekend toy, prized among a collection of other classics. 

The Paperwork

Every MOT since 1994 has safely been kept in the records for the car, substantiating its 79,000 total miles covered and in July this year, it passed its MOT with no advisories, providing another year’s peace of mind for its next owner.

A comprehensive service history has been maintained with full Jaguar service history up until 61,000 miles at which point the servicing demands were taken on, almost exclusively, by a Jaguar specialist with the most recent service taking place in October of last year. In total, there are 23 stamps in the original service book and, along with original Jaguar handbooks, the current owner has kept numerous bills and correspondence relating to the car since its purchase, including a recent bill totalling £4,000 on new rear brakes, handbrake and ignition items to bring it into excellent condition for its new owner. A record of service history is detailed below:

04/02/1989 |  Merrits Jaguar | 3760

16/10/1989 |  Merritts Jaguar | 7420

18/06/1990 |  Merritts Jaguar | 13286

18/02/1991 |  Merrits Jaguar | 20388

13/09/1991 |  Merrits Jaguar | 27778

14/05/1992 |  Merritts Jaguar | 35150

26/01/1993 |  Merritts Jaguar | 42050

15/09/1993 |  Merritts Jaguar | 48417

26/05/1994 |  Hartwells Jaguar | 52004

04/01/1995 |  Hartwells Jaguar | 55110

15/08/1995 |  Hartwells Jaguar | 57521

23/01/1996 |  Hartwells Jaguar | 58713

23/07/1996 |  Hartwells Jaguar | 61206

06/10/1997 |  Kingsdown | 72391

20/12/2001 |  XJ Motor Services | 76135

04/12/2002 |  XJ Motor Services | 76568

03/12/2003 |  XJ Motor Services | 76724

02/12/2004 |  XJ Motor Services | 76839

24/11/2006 |  XJ Motor Services | 76986

16/09/2008 |  XJ Motor Services | 77182

09/09/2009 |  XJ Motor Services | 77420

06/09/2010 |  XJ Motor Services | 77552

11/10/2017 |  XJ Motor Services | 78840

14/10/2020 |  XJ Motor Services | 79224

The Interior

Inside you’ll find that the vast majority of Jaguar’s extensive factory option boxes were ticked by the original owner in 1989, most notably the beautiful light grey interior which presents in fantastic condition. Electric windows, electric heated seats, cruise control and the original radio are all present and are said to be in perfect working order. 

Minimal wear can be seen around the interior, with only slight abrasion noted on the driver’s seat and a small split to the veneer by the gearstick. The rear seats are said to never have been sat in and the original carpets are in excellent condition, as too is the roof lining which has been replaced in its lifetime. 

In the boot, the original jack can be found in its bag, alongside its complete took kit and un-opened touch-up paints. 

The Exterior

Wearing its original Westminster dark blue paint, this Jaguar is in exceptional cosmetic condition with no evidence of respray or welding work having been undertaken. 

Unique side strips bearing the Jaguar logo offer a pleasant finishing touch to enhance the overall look. Remarkably, there are said to be no dents or scratches on this XJ-S, with the only minor blemish noted as being a small blister in the paint on the driver’s door which hasn’t caused enough of a detraction in the past 9 years for the seller to address it. 

Front spotlights are present, along with original covers and the brightwork is in good condition all around with only slight wear. The wheels and tyres are both in excellent condition. Underneath, the car is said to have had underbody protection applied from new, seemingly responsible for the lack of rust noted. 

The Mechanics

Thanks to the aforementioned, extremely well-maintained service record, this XJ-S is claimed to ‘start and stop like a new car’ by the seller. Under the bonnet looks extremely clean and original with no leaks visible and with no advisories noted on the most recent MOT, the next owner can be confident in buying a mechanically sound Jaguar.