2016-08-25 17:04:09 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/16
www.barons-auctions.com/auction_details.php

Auction description:
Model:
XJRS 6.0lt
First Registered: 1993
Registration No: B4 GAC being removed and retained for another car
Mileometer: 28,680
Chassis No: SAJJSAES3EK185754
MOT: May 2017
Colour: Red

One previous owner who purchased the car new.

The car has been serviced, taxed and MOT'd regularly and is in immaculate condition throughout.

Guide Price: £9,000 to £12,000

2021-04-29 09:12:29 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/21

themarket.co.uk/listings/jaguar/xjr-s/9452ca92-0ea1-45b4-80a4-b73294208164

Auction description:

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Odometer Reading: 29000

Engine: 6000

Gearbox: Auto

Colour: Metallic Red

Interior: Cream Leather

In comparison to the XJS, the Jaguar XJR-S is a rare car. Finding one is relatively difficult, especially ones in great condition. The example listed here is a 1993 XJR-S, maintained well enough to ensure it can be relished the way JaguarSport intended. That claim is backed by substantial paperwork, including service history, previous MOT certificates, and repair bills. The vendor has had it for the last six years.

It’s cleared its latest MOT test. The car, delivered to its first owner in the year 1993, was serviced last in April 2021. It’s not done too much mileage, either; the current odometer reading is just 29081 miles. It’s also got a ceramic coating on the paint, mentions the vendor. You can take a look at the detailed photos of the car in the gallery below. The adjoining paperwork can be accessed by going to the end of the gallery.

On the Outside

Saying the XJ-S was received well when it was brought out after the E-Type would be a big lie. It visually lacked the appeal of the cars Jaguar had made before it, especially the E-Type. And the press didn’t exactly turn a blind eye to the XJS’s looks, either. The oft-criticised flying buttresses served a purpose, and they stayed on the car (at least the coupe) until the end. The Malcolm Sayer-designed car, eventually styled by Doug Thorpe, was more aerodynamic than the E-Type. On the XJR-S, that was further improved with a new, wind-tunnel-tested body kit, which resulted in lower drag; reduction by 12 per cent.

Both the body kit and wheels help the XJR-S look exciting, if not conventionally pretty. The Metallic Red paint shines beautifully but the colour is deep enough to work with the subdued styling. As mentioned earlier, the vendor has got a ceramic coating on the exterior. Calling it just clean would be underselling the car’s exterior, given its age; it’s that good. In terms of visible damage, there are no dents or irregularities in the bodywork. Age-related scratches if any are hard to spot.

On the Inside

While there’s no doubt that Jaguar (or JaguarSport, in this case) gave the XJS enough power to perform well regardless of the scenario, the car was supposed to be a 2+2 GT. Hence the XJS was offered with a plush cabin. Understandably, the XJR-S is no different, in that regard. The space in the cabin is compromised for the rear passengers, but on the bright side, the boot space is good, although it’s not advisable to travel in the boot.

This XJR-S’s interior is sure to have a calming effect on long journeys. It has had a substantial amount of work done on it, which means that it can easily be passed as new. The ‘Sport’ steering wheel is rather large but fits in line with the rest of the dashboard. All interior switches and features appear to be in fine working order which of course fits the rest of the big cat.

In terms of signs of ageing, there are some wear marks on the front seats. The rear seats look immaculate. And while the steering wheel is easily the most touched part in the cabin, it has fended its age off rather well. The carpet looks perfect, and so does the roof. The ‘JaguarSport’ door sills have some scratches, but that’s expected on a 28-year-old car.

Underneath

The JaguarSport magic worked well on the XJR-S, but that’s not luck; they put in a fair bit of effort in making it the most-focussed XJS. Apart from the engine, the team made sure that the chassis was made competent enough to handle the extra stress high-speed driving can throw at it. As noted by Motor, TWR successfully gave the XJR-S’s steering more life, in comparison to the XJS’s overly light unit. Motor Sport magazine, which took the XJR-S on a group test with some class-leading metal from Germany and Italy, found the Jaguar an unexpected winner. That it could handle both the road and track driving better than the rivals wasn’t just a validation of JaguarSport’s efforts but also a clear sign that the XJS, despite its shortcomings, was in a league of its own. And the 6-litre V12 made everything better.

The vendor mentions that it drives beautifully, as if it’s a modern car. Its age is also not apparent in the way it behaves on the move. He further adds that the immaculate example is solid underneath with no rust or damage whatsoever. That’s largely down to the routine maintenance and the fact that it had a galvanised body. He sums up the experience by pointing out that it’s so silent at idling that it’s difficult to make out if the engine’s running. Visually the busy engine bay is spotless and the boot is no different in condition. Some of the rubber seals do appear old on the surface but this is a strong statement of originality. Underneath, it’s largely untouched but not ageless.

History Highlights

Delivered on March 25, 1993, this Jaguar XJR-S comes with a detailed service record and a valid MOT. According to the service book, its first service was in July 1993 at 1339 miles, followed by yearly service till 1995, gap till 2001, then almost yearly till 2005. There’s also an entry for 2011, by then the car had done 23,445 miles. The latest service was done at 29,049 miles on April 13, 2021. This is when the car received new engine oil and filters. It also got a new front-to-rear brake pipe.

Apart from that and some minor work in 2016, the car had some maintenance done in 2017 including fixing the onboard voltmeter, refilling of power steering fluid, interior cosmetic work, power steering rack rebuild, etc. The front seats were also repaired earlier this year.

Other than that, the paperwork also includes MOT receipts from the past few years. A look at the history and it’s clear that the car has been used sparingly, especially in the last decade or so. The current MOT is valid till April 2022. The original book pack and toolkit are also still present and are shown in the gallery. 

2023-08-19 07:03:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/23

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1993-jaguar-xjr-s-rec12620-2-silverston-0823?

Auction description:

Lot Number 666

JAGUAR XJR-S

Registration Number K615 GOO

MOT Expiry 01/08/2024

Chassis Number SAJJSAES3EK185754

Engine Number 8W010745SB

Transmission Automatic

Body Colour Red

A superb low-mileage example of JaguarSport's very special, hand-built, 6-litre XJR development, one of the last of the 115 cars ever produced.

This low-ownership, very low-mileage example comes with an excellent history file, detailing services from delivery in 1993 until 2005 with just a few periods of inactivity until it had covered 23,000 miles approximately. It has covered very few miles since that point, indeed only showing a touch over 29,500 miles at the time of cataloguing, having formed part of a large private Collection for the last few years. Owned by our vendor since 2016, it's supplied with its original book-pack, tool roll and more, and a history file detailing relatively recent expenditure including brake pipe replacement, a power-steering refresh and some interior cosmetic work to ensure that the car remains at its best. With a fresh MOT and, at guide price that could only be described as sensible given the results for some recent XJS sales, this very special car is sure to create interest from collectors of the very best Jaguars.

2025-02-03 20:21:22 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/25

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1993-jaguar-xjs-coup-rec14603-1-stoneleigh-0225

Auction description:

Lot Number 661

Registration Number K615 GOO

MOT Expiry 25/08/2025

Chassis Number SAJJSAES3EK185754

Engine Number 8W010745SB

Transmission Automatic

Body Colour Red

One of the rarest of all XJS, the XJR S was a special development by JaguarSport, a conjunction between Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw’s TWR. Owned 50/50 by both parties, JaguarSport was launched in 1988 and planned to produce the epitome of all things Jaguar. With the XJR S, they certainly achieved that. Hand-built at JaguarSport in Kidlington by the TWR engineers who had worked on the XJ220. With the focus of the car not just being upon the unique engine fitted to those cars made post 1989, the chassis was developed to ensure this was the most competent it could be to handle the 160mph top speed from its V12 engine. Compared favourably to Italian and German competitors of the time, the work between Jaguar and TWR certainly ensured these of all XJS are the most sought after.

The JaguarSport XJR S may have looked similar to their production counterparts, but differed immensely with many parts unique to the model and of course, its 6-litre V12 engine. The engine was rated at 318bhp and was 700cc larger than the previous 5.3-litre V12. A modified intake system, Zytek engine management and a low-loss true dual exhaust system were part of the car’s advanced specification. The Hydramatic GM400 was modified with different 'changing points' to better suit the 6-litre car and a Salisbury limited-slip differential was standard. The suspension was further-developed by TWR with increased coil spring rates and the Bilstein shocks, front and rear, were specially tuned for the XJR S.

Externally, the cars were modified with a subtly aggressive body kit, 16" 'Speedline' aerodynamic wheels and a host of modifications inside included a bespoke Connolly Autolux leather interior and the steering wheel was made for JaguarSport by Momo of Milan. They were normally built to order, with cars being transported from Browns Lane to Kidlington to be hand-finished. At £45,500, it was £11,000 more than the 5.3 which explains why a little over 500 were made (115 in right-hand drive) before production stopped in 1993, making them highly sought after today.

This low ownership, very low-mileage example is accompanied by an excellent history file, detailing services from delivery in 1993 until 2005 with just a few periods of inactivity until the odometer had reached 23,000 miles approximately. It has covered very few miles since that point, indeed only showing a touch over 29,800 miles at the time of cataloguing, having formed part of a large private Collection for the last few years.

Sold by us two years ago from seven years of second ownership, it's supplied with its original book pack, tool roll and more as well as a history file detailing relatively recent expenditure including brake pipe replacement, a power-steering refresh and some interior cosmetic work to ensure that the car remains at its best. With a fresh MOT and at an estimate that can only be described as sensible given the results for some recent XJS sales, this very special car is offered for sale purely due to our vendor’s advancing years and is sure to create interest from collectors of the very best Jaguars.