2015-02-01 17:40:55 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/15
www.silverstoneauctions.com/jaguar-lister

Auction description:
Registration: G11 CAT
Chassis Number: SAJJNAEW3BB173166
Engine Number: LP107/70LSC
Number of cylinders: 12
CC: 6996cc
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Estimate (£): 38,000 - 42,000

Lister is one of the most renowned names in sports car racing history. The Lister-Jaguar, designed by Brian Lister, swept almost all before it during its first full racing season in 1957. In recent years cars bearing the Lister name have been a major force in GT racing worldwide. From the early 1980s, the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars. Following an agreement first with BLE Automotive and then with WP Automotive, we saw highly modified XJ-S models marketed as Lister-Jaguars. The famous Lister Jaguar connection made its commercial reappearance in 1986. Approximately 90 tuned Jaguar XJSs were produced, with the emphasis very much on super car performance. For those who felt the standard V12 Jaguar engine a bit insipid, Lister added a comprehensive tuning package. The fuel injection was modified with 4 additional injectors and throttle bodies. The engine management system was tweaked, the heads gas flowed with larger valves fitted and to take the power, the crankshaft was nitrided, whilst Cosworth conrods carried special forged pistons. New bearings and a modified oil system were also deemed necessary in order to reliably deliver the 604bhp that it could now produce. The Le Mans Coupe was capable of over 200 mph with the correct gearing and was the first production car to do so. Clearly the suspension and braking were going to need some attention, and this they duly got. The car was made to look the part too with a full body kit and superb Lister Recaro leather interior.

According to Lister factory chassis records, this XJS is one of only 25 Le Mans 7.0 litre Coupes produced. Lister number #081LJ started life in the UK as a 1990 XJS and was converted by the factory to 6.0 litre Mk III specification. In March 1992, the car was further upgraded to Full 7.0 Litre Le Mans specification. Invoices in the large history file show bills for engine work, Getrag 6-Speed gearbox, twin superchargers (£8,600) and work to complete the conversion that totalled £77,000 alone. Further bills, receipts and MoT documents substantiate the history and total mileage of 43,850 miles from new.

More recently a large array of recommissioning jobs were completed by David Marks in 2012, a respected engineer within Jaguar Owner's Club circles. GII CAT was road tested by Ross Alkureishi of Classic Cars Magazine in January 2015. He stated: "Say hello to the biggest, baddest Jaguar on the planet - not even the XJ220 comes close in terms of sheer brute force... At 3000rpm the twin superchargers kick in fully, the rear squats down, the nose rises and you're hurtled forward as the instant torque arrives with a visceral ferocity."

1980s and 1990s exotica, such as Lister XJS', have shown bullish rises in value recently as their depreciation curves level off and good examples become harder to source. Finished in XJS metallic blue with parchment blue piped interior, the physical presence of this vehicle could not be more evocative. A British bruiser in the most subtle and gentlemanly of colour combinations.

2023-06-18 11:47:59 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 7/21

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2021-07-17/cars/ref-29-1990-lister-jaguar-xj ...

Auction description:

Windsorview Lakes, July 17th 2021

1990 Lister Jaguar XJS Mk. III (7 Litre) Twin Supercharger

Lot Number 188 Registration G11 CAT Chassis Number SAJJNAEW3BB173166 #081LJ Engine Number LP107/70LSC Odometer reading 47,181 miles Result Sold - £83,768

One of 25 Le Mans 7 litre Coupés produced

Recent complete engine rebuild

Cosmetic restoration

According to Lister factory chassis records, this XJS is one of only 25 Mk. III 7.0 litre coupés produced. Lister number #081LJ was supplied new in the UK as a standard 1990 XJS and converted by the Lister factory to 6.0 litre Mk. III specification. In March 1992 it was returned to the factory where it received the full upgrade to the 7.0 litre ‘Le Mans’ Spec. The large history file contains invoices for the engine work, the Getrag 6-speed gearbox, twin superchargers and work to complete the conversion; total amount for this alone cost £77,000. Also included are invoices, receipts and MoT’s which substantiate the history and the total mileage of 47,200 miles from new. In 2012 a large number of recommissioning jobs were completed by David Marks, a respected engineer within the Jaguar Club circle and in January 2015 #081LJ was road-tested by Ross Alkureishi of Classic Cars Magazine who stated: “Say hello to the biggest, baddest Jaguar on the planet – not even the XJ220 comes close in terms of sheer brute force… At 3000rpm the twin superchargers kick in fully, the rear squats down, the nose rises and you’re hurtled forward as the instant torque arrives with a visceral ferocity.” The car was purchased by a private collector in 2016 who set about renovating the car to its former glory which included a full engine rebuild started in 2019 and completed in 2020, the car was then sent for a complete respray in the original colour blue which was finished just six months ago and the cream, leather Recaro interior has just been reconnolised. Since the engine rebuild the car has covered 500 miles. Supplied with #081LJ is the UK V5C registration document, an MoT which expires in March 2022 and the large history file. This is a seriously quick, powerful, no holds barred sort of a motor car.