2024-12-28 10:16:05 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1991-jaguar-xjs-40-with-twr-body-kit-nJRl1n

Seller's description:

1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 with TWR Body Kit

Colour Silver

Odometer 81,680 Miles

Engine size 3998cc

Seller Type Trade

Town Manchester

County Manchester

Country United Kingdom

Recently imported from salt-free Japan

Rare factory-fitted TWR body kit

Only two registered keepers from new

MOT to November 2025 with no advisories

Solid and very tidy car with scope to lightly improve

This car was supplied new to Japan with a rare TWR body kit. It lived a cossetted life there on the island’s salt-free roads in the hands of just one keeper, before recently returning to these shores. Finished in stylish grey metallic with a Japanese-market black and grey cloth interior, it is in very good order with only light signs of aging. 

There is scope for the buyer to attend to some light cosmetic and running gear points. But the car does come to market with a long, advisory-free MOT so could be enjoyed ‘as is.’

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1991

Car will be UK registered on plate J768MHR

VIN number SAJJNJED3EJ182536

Recently imported from Japan 

Reported to have had one keeper in Japan 

One UK keeper since arrival 

MOT valid until 5th November 2025 with no advisories

81,680 miles showing on MOT and now on 81,705 miles 

Displaying 131,493 kms (81,705 miles) 

Service history available for the last eight years

V5C in current keeper’s name 

The Condition

Facelift car with revised rear lights and side window treatment 

Retains its narrow Japanese-market rear number plated plinth 

Grey paintwork looks in very good order with only light signs of age

Paintwork in good order and would likely respond to a machine polish

Factory fitted with a TWR body kit in good order with plastic front and rear bumpers and rear spoiler 

Front bumper shows light marks to nearside corner as shown in photos 

Some minor marks and signs of use to paintwork but not unsightly

Vendor advises that there are some touched-in paintwork areas to note 

Bodywork is in very good condition with only a few imperfections

These include small areas of bubbling to both rear arches

Sills fitted with TWR body kit sill trims as shown 

Factory standard car with rear privacy glass fitted 

Lattice-style alloy wheels in good condition for age with matching spare

Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres all round with matching spare in good order

Glasswork and lights in good order with clear front headlights as shown 

Underside said to be in good order due to salt-free Japanese roads

No structural advisories on current MOT 

Interior is in very good condition with Japanese-market cloth trim 

Black and grey cloth seats with some deterioration to driver’s seat as shown 

This includes bolster wear and a rip to the backrest 

Remainder of interior is well kept including veneers, carpets and switchgear 

Retains its original factory radio cassette unit for Japanese market as shown 

Some light aging to interior including clock and light fade to carpets 

The Mechanics

AJ6 4L 245bhp straight six engine 

4spd automatic gearbox 

Service history available for last eight years according to seller 

Requires a new power steering rack or reconditioning due to excessive oil leak

Both front brake calipers leaking brake fluid

Deteriorated lower arm bushes on both sides and drop links

Rear bearing leaking grease

Bonnet and boot struts need attention, along with bonnet catch repair

No other reported running or driving issues

No advisories on current MOT