Jaguar - XJS V12 Shooting Brake - 1987
Jaguar XJS V12 Shooting Brake (1987)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Rare artisanal conversion by Les Ateliers Réunis
- Left-hand drive. Ultra rare in Europe
- Officially re-registered as a shooting brake on the registration card
- Restored in 2024 (52,000 euros in invoices)
ABOUT THE MODEL FOR SALE
Jaguar never produced the XJS in a shooting brake version; Shooting Brakes were made in very small numbers by specialized workshops, which gives these examples a status apart in the Jaguar collector market.
Jaguar XJS Shooting Brakes are among the rarest and most distinctive variants of the XJS. Their limited distribution, artisanal character, and usability make them highly sought after by discerning collectors.
This Jaguar XJS HE V12 Shooting Brake / Break de Chasse is an extremely rare example resulting from a conversion carried out in the late 1980s on an original Jaguar XJS V12 base.
Made by Les Ateliers Réunis, founded by Philippe Aubry, and bearing number 2 on its transformation plate.
The seller has owned the car for more than twenty years.
Model intended for a knowledgeable collector, sensitive to special, well-documented, coherent models.
EXTERIOR
Shooting Brake / Break de chasse bodywork
Artisanal conversion carried out in the late 1980s on an original Jaguar XJS V12 base
Restoration carried out to a high mechanical and cosmetic standard, including thorough disassembly
Targeted bodywork work addressing the weak points specific to the Shooting Brake conversion (joints, openings, glazing)
Impact on the windshield.
Repainting carried out during the restoration
Complete restoration from 2024 to the present at the PORRES workshops in Irun, costing around €52,000 (including painting)
MECHANICS
Naturally aspirated V12 engine
Displacement of 5. 3 litres
Automatic transmission
Complete mechanical overhaul performed with reliability and everyday use in mind, not cosmetic over-restoration
Very good operating condition
Mechanical restoration carried out from 2024 to the present at the PORRES workshops in Irun, including notably the engine, discs, shock absorbers, etc. (details in the photo descriptions)
INTERIOR
Interior elements and visual details shown in the description photos of the file
DOCUMENTS
Put into circulation in 1987
Officially registered as BREAK on the registration certificate, guaranteeing a clear and compliant administrative situation
Valid technical inspection
Documented maintenance file
Complete maintenance history with invoices for recent work
OTHER INFORMATION
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJS HE
Year: 1987
History & provenance: bought new by Éditions Arthus-Bertrand, a renowned French publishing house
Current holder for over 21 years, ensuring continuous traceability and prudent use
Jaguar XJS V12 Shooting Brake (1987)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Rare artisanal conversion by Les Ateliers Réunis
- Left-hand drive. Ultra rare in Europe
- Officially re-registered as a shooting brake on the registration card
- Restored in 2024 (52,000 euros in invoices)
ABOUT THE MODEL FOR SALE
Jaguar never produced the XJS in a shooting brake version; Shooting Brakes were made in very small numbers by specialized workshops, which gives these examples a status apart in the Jaguar collector market.
Jaguar XJS Shooting Brakes are among the rarest and most distinctive variants of the XJS. Their limited distribution, artisanal character, and usability make them highly sought after by discerning collectors.
This Jaguar XJS HE V12 Shooting Brake / Break de Chasse is an extremely rare example resulting from a conversion carried out in the late 1980s on an original Jaguar XJS V12 base.
Made by Les Ateliers Réunis, founded by Philippe Aubry, and bearing number 2 on its transformation plate.
The seller has owned the car for more than twenty years.
Model intended for a knowledgeable collector, sensitive to special, well-documented, coherent models.
EXTERIOR
Shooting Brake / Break de chasse bodywork
Artisanal conversion carried out in the late 1980s on an original Jaguar XJS V12 base
Restoration carried out to a high mechanical and cosmetic standard, including thorough disassembly
Targeted bodywork work addressing the weak points specific to the Shooting Brake conversion (joints, openings, glazing)
Impact on the windshield.
Repainting carried out during the restoration
Complete restoration from 2024 to the present at the PORRES workshops in Irun, costing around €52,000 (including painting)
MECHANICS
Naturally aspirated V12 engine
Displacement of 5. 3 litres
Automatic transmission
Complete mechanical overhaul performed with reliability and everyday use in mind, not cosmetic over-restoration
Very good operating condition
Mechanical restoration carried out from 2024 to the present at the PORRES workshops in Irun, including notably the engine, discs, shock absorbers, etc. (details in the photo descriptions)
INTERIOR
Interior elements and visual details shown in the description photos of the file
DOCUMENTS
Put into circulation in 1987
Officially registered as BREAK on the registration certificate, guaranteeing a clear and compliant administrative situation
Valid technical inspection
Documented maintenance file
Complete maintenance history with invoices for recent work
OTHER INFORMATION
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJS HE
Year: 1987
History & provenance: bought new by Éditions Arthus-Bertrand, a renowned French publishing house
Current holder for over 21 years, ensuring continuous traceability and prudent use
