2021-04-16 10:29:30 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/21

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Auction description:

1985 Jaguar XJS V12 HE

Guide Price: £8,000 to £10,000

Sold: £9,350

Manufacturer: Jaguar

First Registered: 1985

Model: XJS V12 HE

Registration No: C594 MGO

Mileometer: 93,224

Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BC125429

MOT: 08 April 2022

Colour: Red

The Jaguar XJS HE offered here is described by the vendor as an excellent example of these desirable sports tourers. The vendor purchased the car in 1998 from a close friend who purchased the car new and looked after, serviced and kept the car garaged while in her ownership. Before selling the car the interior was completely refurbished at a cost of £6,000, 23 years ago to a very high standard, and it still looks great today. No other restoration has been carried out as it has never been damaged and has always been garaged.

Most of the mileage was done on trips to Bordeaux as the previous owner, a wine critic, went 2 or 3 times a year. Since purchase the car has had occasional, generally motorway use. As mentioned, the car has always been meticulously looked after and serviced by Jaguar/Jaguar specialist engineers, as the Full Service History will attest. The car comes with logbook, sales invoices, workshop manual, original tool-box, and has just been serviced following an MOT inspection. The car is said to be wonderful to drive, especially after the V12 engine had warmed up and begun to purr. In terms of condition, it is very good/excellent for its age, with 3 tiny dents in the right hand door and some chrome work on the rear bumper

To summarise, this is a very reluctant sale, but the vendor is moving house and his wife (probably correctly) maintains he does not have the time to use it and so there is no point keeping it in the garage. The XJS will become more appreciated as the classic design is timeless, and they are already on the climb.

2022-02-15 09:46:08 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/22

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Auction description:

1985 JAGUAR XJ-S HE AUTO - 5343cc ESTIMATE £13000 - £15000

ESTIMATE £13000 - £15000

Chassis number SAJJNAEW3BC125429 - this pre facelift XJ-S HE must be among the best unresrtored examples available today extant in both condition and provenance. Supplied new by Henlys of London Jaguar to a Kentish gentleman on a very distinctive, cherished registration number on August 14th 1985., The car changed hands only once before being purchased by a London lady circa 1987, who was to keep the car until around 1998 when she sold it to her close friend and current registered keeper. This unrestored example comes in arguably the best, colour combination of Sebring Red with the desirable and rare interior finish of Magnolia Connolly Hide piped in Isis Blue. The interior is unique and appears immaculate including hide panels, wood veneers and headlining. Most of the mileage was, achieved on trips to Bordeaux as a previous owner, a wine critic, travelled there two or three times a year. The car has been used very sparingly since and we are informed has always been garaged and meticulously maintained by both Jaguar and Jaguar, Specialist Engineers as the extensive service history will attest with some 25 services noted all backed up with a stamped service book and meticulous, in dated order substantial file of invoices mainly Jaguar and specialist which includes the most, recent at 93,224 miles during April 2021 at the time of the most recent MOT test. The original wallet contains an array of original documents all in incredible like new condition. This includes the HE sales pamphlet, handbook, stamped service book, and many other original documents including an older style log book, blue V5 and red V5 all detailing the same keeper. It is particularly rare to see such an example today with complete with the original 16" lattice alloys, together with the original, factory coachline. The full toolkit is present, spare keys and the car is still fitted with the original clarion (Cats) stereo. In 1994 the car had a high pressure wax oil treatment with a certificate in the file and is fitted with a Scorpion alarm, system. It is highly recommended that any interested party should take the time to inspect the meticulous history file with this car to fully appreciate the extent of the cars history.

Specification

Lot No. 745 Reg: C594MGO Type: 2dr Coupe Registered: Aug 1985 Odometer: 93,224 miles Correct Transmission: Automatic Fuel Type: Petrol Colour: Red V5: Here Former Keepers: 3 MOT: Apr 2022 VAT: No VAT

2022-11-23 07:57:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

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Auction description:

1985 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12

Colour Red

Odometer 93,935 Miles

Engine size 5343

Town North Yorkshire

Auction DetailsSeller Type Trade

Location Yorkshire

Country United Kingdom

Retrimmed interior

Recommissioned in 2021

Superb history file

Current MOT to August 2023

First registered in June 1985

4 owners from new

Previous owner since December 1987

In storage from 2007 to 2021

Recommissioned and returned to the road in 2021

Very well maintained with an extensive and comprehensive service file

Numerous invoices for servicing and maintenance included

Service history: 25 stamps, with the last in April 2021 at 93,224 miles

93,935 miles indicated, verified by service and MOT record

Current MOT to August 2023

3 sets of keys and original owner’s handbooks

The Interior

Gorgeous condition Magnolia leather upholstery with smart dark contrast piping

The interior was retrimmed by a previous owner at a cost of some £6,000, documented by invoice

Oatmeal carpets, which present in very good condition with no staining or damage we could see

Burr walnut trim to the dashboard and doors, with no cracking or delamination apparent

Professionally installed new headlining

An alarm is fitted but has not been tested

Period radio/cassette player, electric windows, air conditioning and trip computer

All of the instruments, gauges and controls look to be in fine condition, with little evidence of wear

We’re told that all of the cabin’s features function perfectly

Boot lined with grey carpet, includes a full size spare alloy with vinyl cover

The Exterior

Signal Red paintwork with grey side-stripes, some minor blemishes and small chips, but nothing significant

The vendor has had some small dents removed using a PDR service

Brightwork, badging and trim all presents very well, with no notable damage

The car was fully WaxOyl protected in 1994

Factory option 16-inch Lattice wheels present in very good condition, with no kerb damage we could identify

3 of the tyres are described “as new”, while one tyre will soon need replacement

The sills and underside of the car look in very good order, clean and straight with no signs of damage or corrosion that we could discern

The Mechanics

Iconic 5,343 V12 HE engine, delivering 299bhp and 318lb-ft to the rear wheels

Manufacturer’s claimed performance figures: 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 150mph

The engine bay is very clean and tidy, with no signs of leaks or damage

Smooth 3-speed automatic transmission

Recommissioning undertaken in early 2021, work included: a full service, new starter, new battery, new petrol tank sender, new gearbox mount, new differential pinion oil seal and full wheel alignment

It’s reported that the car drives very well – straight and true with smooth handling and gear changes, no leaks and no smoke under load

2023-04-07 20:22:05 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 3/23

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Auction description:

18th Mar, 2023, March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction Lot 612

1985 JAGUAR XJS HE AUTO

Sold for £13,750

Lot details

Make: JAGUAR

Model: XJS HE AUTO

Registration: C594 MGO

Engine Size (cc): 5343

Mileage: 93000

Year of Manufacture: 1985

Date First Registered: 14/08/1985

MOT Expiry Date: 07/08/2023

Current V5: YES

Location: PICKERING

Current partial V5 present - no trade slip, paperwork includes service book with 24 stamps, owners manuals, box file containing MOT certificates and invoices for parts and work.