2017-09-10 11:38:18 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/17
www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/jaguar-xjs-8370

Auction description:
CCA September 2017 Classic Car Sale
1992 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 Auto
Lot: 434
Estimate (£): 7,000 - 9,000

Offered for sale is a 5.3L 1992 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 Auto automatic that has been with the current owner for the last 8 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 96 / 135. A cracking XJS in a great colour, indicating just 52,000 miles...

Fabulous colour combination of Kingfisher Blue with Cream leather
8 years current ownership and 52,000 miles indicated
MOT until 2018
Headlining recently replaced and around £3,000 spent on car in the last 18 months including new power steering pump and brake pipes.
Described by the vendor as being in good general condition

Registration: G9 UXB
RHD/LHD: Right Hand Drive
Year: 1992
Engine size: 5.3L
Make: Jaguar
Odometer reading (miles): 52000
Model: XJS 5.3 V12 Auto
MOT expiry: 2018-05-10
Warranted: Yes
Chassis number: SAJJNAEW3EN183596

2023-09-30 17:27:25 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1992-jaguar-xjs-v12-auto-n77evn

Seller's description:

1992 XJS

Colour Green

Odometer 56,932 Miles

Engine size 5344

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Town Wilsted

Location Bedfordshire

Country United Kingdom

Amazing interior condition 

Full original Jaguar toolkit 

Large history file

Drives incredibly well

Comprehensive service history

First registered in March 1992

It has then experienced some very kind owners

One of these previous owners has put together a list of its service history

Between 1992-2001 it was serviced at Grange Jaguar 

From 2002-2009 it was serviced annually at independent garages 

Over these 17 years, the car averaged around 3,000 miles annually 

It was then serviced in 2018 at 52,668 miles

In the current ownership, the front drop links and steering rack have been replaced

Whilst at the workshop for its steering rack in June 2023 it also received a full service

Its current MOT runs until August 2024

In 2018 the car received 2 new calipers on the rear brakes 

This car has a big history file dating back to the late 00s

A lot of the larger invoices have been photographed individually and can be found in the gallery below 

It has managed to keep a lot of its old MOT certificates as well

Along with all of the invoices you’ll find a leather Jaguar wallet, in which there is a lot of the original Jaguar literature about the XJS

An important feature of this specific XJS is the full tool kit that lives in the boot

It was removed and photographed to demonstrate its originality 

This car has lived an interesting life so far, now it's up to you to write the next chapter of its life

 The Interior

Upon opening the door of this XJS you are struck with an amazing interior 

Trimmed in a combination of premium leather and wood veneer it is the place to be 

The front seats fitted to this XJS are in incredible condition 

For a car of its age, you’d expect some signs of wear and tear, but there is no such damage on these seats

The leather is presented in very good condition indeed

These front seats are also electrically operated and heated, adding an extra level of luxury

In the rear, the seats are also in great condition 

A lot of the dashboard and centre console are also trimmed in this leather

Another key feature on the interior of this XJS is the wood veneer

Sometimes this veneer can peel/crack over the years due to UV exposure

As you can see from the photos the veneer that is fitted to this Jaguar is in great condition 

There is no sun bleaching or other damage present to the veneer

The current owner has installed a new radio that has Bluetooth connectivity 

They also mentioned that the air conditioning was not functioning 

This did however give us an opportunity to test the electric windows 

Both of the windows went up and down on the button without any worrying noises

Another area of the interior that was very clean for the photograph was the carpets

This carpeting also extends into the cavernous boot space

Back here you’ll find the full-size spare wheel, this spare wheel has a new Falken tyre fitted

Overall, the interior of this XJS is in very good condition

We got to experience the interior when the car was taken for a drive to the photoshoot location, and it was very comfortable

 The Exterior 

Externally this XJS looks amazing 

Its characteristic flying buttresses on the rear and intricate alloy wheels make for a great-looking car

Finished in a lovely green it stands out from the car 

During the photoshoot, no large or obvious areas of bubbling, lacquer peel, or other damage was observed 

There are a few nicks to the paintwork but no large areas that’ll require immediate repairs

Adorning the exterior is a lot of silver brightwork 

All of this brightwork is presented in amazing condition, there is no pitting or corrosion present

On each corner, you’ll find an intricate alloy wheel 

All of these alloys are in very good condition and are wrapped in a set of Falken tyres

At the front of the car, the lower chin spoiler looks to be in good visual condition

The headlights and fog lights have both got clear, crack-free lenses

The story is the same for smoked rear lenses they are also clean and crack free

Overall, the exterior of this XJS is in rather good condition indeed 

This car will look amazing sitting on your drive or at any car show you take it to

 The Mechanics 

Under the bonnet of this Jaguar, you’ll find a 5.3L V12 engine 

This smooth and quiet engine provides a lot of grunt to pull you down the road

Over the year this engine has been kept serviced within its service intervals 

Its most recent full service was in June 2023 

It has also recently had a steering rack overhaul and also two brake calipers in 2018

On the day of the photos, the car was taken out for a drive

It performed this task impeccably with no worrying noises

The V12 fired into life effortlessly and purred away quietly

On the road, its soft suspension soaked up the uneven road surface and never felt uncomfortable 

Its automatic gearbox shifted between its four speeds smoothly

When manoeuvring around the location it never complained and was easy to work with

Thanks to all of its previous work it is now presented in great mechanical condition 

The current owner has used this car as their daily vehicle and has never had a problem in doing so