1994 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
1994 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Registration no. Not registered
Chassis no. SAJJNADW3EN179778
Engine no. 314000000395
• 153 miles from new
• Always kept in professional storage
• Effectively 'as new' condition
• Currently MoT'd
• Requires recommissioning
The year 1983 marked the introduction of the Targa-style XJ-S Cabriolet - the first open Jaguar since the E-Type's discontinuation. Jaguar's first response to demands for a soft-top XJ-S was somewhat conservative in engineering terms: the XJ-S had not been designed with an open version in mind so it was decided to adopt the Targa arrangement, which retained a substantial roll hoop in the interests of maintaining rigidity in the absence of a fixed roof. Essentially an exercise in niche marketing to test public reaction, the Cabriolet was judged to have been a success and in 1988 was joined by a full convertible with power operated hood. Following the Cabriolet's deletion, both the Coupé and conventional Convertible models lasted until the end of production in 1996, by which time the model designation had changed to XJS. The ultimate and most expensive Jaguar of its era, the V12-engined XJS Convertible nevertheless represented exceptional value for money and, given its proud pedigree, peerless road manners and exceptional specification, is no less of a bargain today.
Finished in Regency Red with Barley hide, Bordeaux carpets and black hood, this remarkable Jaguar XJS was commissioned new by the Scottish Business Achievement Award Trust, but apparently the deal fell through and the car was never delivered or registered. An automatic transmission model, it remained with Jaguar Land Rover for a few years and since then has belonged to two major collections where it has been on museum display. Purchased by the current vendor in 2014, the Jaguar has covered delivery mileage only (153 miles to be precise) and has only been driven when moving between secure storage facilities. Always kept in professional storage, the car is described by our vendor as in effectively 'as new' condition throughout apart from some minor paintwork retouching to the front panels. Currently MoT'd, this 32-year-old Jaguar is running and driving but will require thorough recommissioning before extended use. There is no registration document with this Lot.
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1994 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Registration no. Not registered
Chassis no. SAJJNADW3EN179778
Engine no. 314000000395
• 153 miles from new
• Always kept in professional storage
• Effectively 'as new' condition
• Currently MoT'd
• Requires recommissioning
The year 1983 marked the introduction of the Targa-style XJ-S Cabriolet - the first open Jaguar since the E-Type's discontinuation. Jaguar's first response to demands for a soft-top XJ-S was somewhat conservative in engineering terms: the XJ-S had not been designed with an open version in mind so it was decided to adopt the Targa arrangement, which retained a substantial roll hoop in the interests of maintaining rigidity in the absence of a fixed roof. Essentially an exercise in niche marketing to test public reaction, the Cabriolet was judged to have been a success and in 1988 was joined by a full convertible with power operated hood. Following the Cabriolet's deletion, both the Coupé and conventional Convertible models lasted until the end of production in 1996, by which time the model designation had changed to XJS. The ultimate and most expensive Jaguar of its era, the V12-engined XJS Convertible nevertheless represented exceptional value for money and, given its proud pedigree, peerless road manners and exceptional specification, is no less of a bargain today.
Finished in Regency Red with Barley hide, Bordeaux carpets and black hood, this remarkable Jaguar XJS was commissioned new by the Scottish Business Achievement Award Trust, but apparently the deal fell through and the car was never delivered or registered. An automatic transmission model, it remained with Jaguar Land Rover for a few years and since then has belonged to two major collections where it has been on museum display. Purchased by the current vendor in 2014, the Jaguar has covered delivery mileage only (153 miles to be precise) and has only been driven when moving between secure storage facilities. Always kept in professional storage, the car is described by our vendor as in effectively 'as new' condition throughout apart from some minor paintwork retouching to the front panels. Currently MoT'd, this 32-year-old Jaguar is running and driving but will require thorough recommissioning before extended use. There is no registration document with this Lot.
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