2023-06-13 22:14:39 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

collectingcars.com/for-sale/1985-jaguar-xj-s

Seller's description:

90,225 km

manual

RHD

Sebring Red

Caramel Leather

5.3L V12

VIN SAJJNAEY3BC125277

Lot #19078

private Sale

Eltham, VIC, Australia

Seller Andyross

This Jaguar XJ-S is a stylish classic grand tourer, which has been tastefully modified, and nicknamed the XJ-S ‘GT’.  

Under the bonnet is the 5.3-litre naturally aspirated ‘High Efficiency’ V12, which drives the rear wheels through an all-synchromesh five-speed ‘Supra’ manual gearbox.  

It has reportedly won several Concours D’Etat awards over the years, and is now fresh from a major service at Temby Auto Centre.  

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES 

This modified XJ-S is finished in Sebring Red, complemented by a set of bespoke 17-inch alloys from Simmons Wheels, which are finished in gold with a silver outer edge, and feature red Jaguar centre caps.  

Inside, it has been re-trimmed with the Caramel leather upholstery from a 1992 XJR-S, with red piping, red carpets, elegant wood trim, and a monogrammed ‘XJS-GT’ emblem on the steering wheel. It also has electric windows, a recently fitted period sunroof, and a Kenwood stereo.   

The boot has been re-lined with red carpets, and there is a bespoke ‘XJS-GT’ embroidered spare wheel cover.  

The car now rides on sports suspension, and there are several XJR-S specification engine upgrades, as well as an uprated cooling system.  

The engine is also fitted with a Walkinshaw air intake system, and linked to a bespoke exhaust, which was reportedly designed and built by the current owner of the 1985 Bathurst 1000-winning XJ-S.   

Accompanying the vehicle will be the original owner’s manuals and identification documents, as well as a complete toolkit. 

Please note, the Victoria club permit registration ‘4594 H6’ will not be included in the sale.  

CONDITION 

The resprayed Sebring Red paintwork has some minor stone chips, but it is reported to be in excellent condition overall.  

Inside, the cabin appears to have been retrimmed to a very high standard, now presenting with very faint creasing on the driver’s seat, and minor discolouration around the headlight controls.  

The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults.  

SERVICE HISTORY 

The car is now fresh from a service at Temby Auto Centre, where technicians replaced the engine oil, oil filter, brake fluid, clutch fluid, battery, coolant, and fuel gauge sender unit, before lubricating the joints and repairing the electric antenna.  

Prior to this, in January 2021, the paintwork was corrected and polished, before the gearbox oil, differential oil, bonnet rubbers, and one of the brake hoses were replaced. The gauges were repaired, and an air conditioning service was also carried out.