Jaguar XJ40 4.0 Sport. Registered
August 1994 so one of the very last before the X300 was launched in October. As
so often the case not only did Jaguar finally get the hang of making these cars
but they also upped the specification to make them irresistible. This lovely
example is finished in British Racing Green, what could be better and more
fitting, the trim is Oatmeal with Burgundy carpets and over rugs. The contrast
is simply stunning. Apparently only 500 of these high spec run out models were
made and these were treated to a TWR grill and twin headlights to improve the
sporting looks.
Car has been recently MOT tested
and sailed through first time with effectively no advisories. The tester did
note that the exhaust has surface rust, don’t they all, and that the brake
pipes were covered in underseal or similar. As a precaution I had the central
pipe replaced and examined and it was fine under the underseal. Car drives
superb, always starts first turn, but as battery began to sound weak during the
winter I replaced it with a new Lucas one. Matching set of Kingstar branded tyres all round with
plenty of tread left. Car comes with both factory fit sunroof and climate
control however the climate control is not cooling down as a previous owner
removed the condenser and ill health prevented him from replacing it. This
hasn’t bothered me as I have forgotten what a joy a proper factory sliding
sunroof is. However, be aware that this is not a case of a simple re gas as many would
claim. As well as a full set of original handbooks and service books car comes
with a lever arch file full of paperwork relating to the car. Also 3 keys, 2
with alarm fobs, however I believe the fobs are actually XJS ones, so of course
a different frequency. I was told the car has recently had a replacement headlining, certainly it looks faultless but this could be another benefit of the sunroof holding it in place. Certainly no annoying sags.
A really straight, and above all
else, solid car heading towards it’s 30 birthday, so a value way into classic
Jaguar ownership. I have used this car as a fun car but it would without doubt
serve as a daily driver. When I bought it, it drove up from South Wales and
never missed a beat. I would without fail undertake a similar journey. Baring
in mind some XJ40s are well in to five figures, a good value car, only offered
for sale as I have been offered the opportunity to repurchase one of my old XJS Celebrations.
Located Didcot, Oxfordshire. OX11. Great road and rail links.
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