Jaguar XJS 4.0 Convertible

Jaguar launched its sporting XJS model in 1975 as a replacement for the legendary E-Type and the cars simply got better and better as the years rolled by.

Far more sophisticated than the E-Type, it was a paragon of stability and silence at speed with superb handling for such a big car. In 1991 the car was substantially re-engineered and also got the superb new 4-litre 24-valve AJ6 engine that was virtually as quick as the old V12 but with far superior fuel economy (235bhp, 140mph and 26mpg).

Reliability was excellent and these AJ6 engines have been known to clock up huge mileages without drama. Build quality also improved markedly with a galvanized body shell finally putting paid to that old Jaguar bugbear – rust. The bodywork was also restyled by Geoff Lawson to give a more sleek and modern look that still turns heads today.

This particular XJS is the glamorous 4-litre convertible version that was launched in 1992. Looking great in Sapphire Blue with a cream hide interior piped in blue, it has been in the current ownership since 2003 with just four other keepers prior to that.

With some 105,000 miles under its wheels, it comes with a full service history comprising 12 stamps to date, the last less than 4,000 miles ago, plus a large file of bills to show regular careful maintenance. Supplied with all its original handbooks it is said to drive beautifully with an MOT until December and tax until the end of November.

AMENDMENT: This car has the later AJ16 (even better) engine, not the AJ6 engine as previously stated.