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United KingdomKWS550P

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Record Creation: Entered on 15 March 2018.

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Heritage Notes

Original colour Greensand, then Red, now Black. registration number has always been KWS 550P.

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2015-04-23 11:18:26 | T writes:

This car has appeared on Ebay today but now appears to be red. Was previously sold in a Bonhams auction in 2009

2015-04-23 11:20:41 | T writes:

Reg is KWS550P

2018-03-15 16:21:36 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 3/18
www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/jaguar/1976-jaguar-xj-s-pre-he/

Auction description:
Robin Moss has owned this car for nearly 8 years and used a local garage, G.W.D Autos, to action any necessary work to the car.

This is a UK car and was registered on the 9th February 1976. And according to the chassis number on the Jaguar Heritage Trust site it's the 16th car to be produced in that year.

Over the last 8 years Robin has spent over £6,000 in maintenance (see history file) and he has also completed a full respray in metallic black as the original colour was the not so popular Greensand. Robin has stored the car in a dry garage during this time.

EXTERIOR
As mentioned, the car has been resprayed during Robin's ownership. Robin informs us this was over the existing paint and the windows were left in (see the images). The car is in really good presentable condition with no visible signs of any serious rust.

Wheels & Tyres
The car is fitted with its original Kent wheels. All wheels and tyres are in good condition as highlighted in the media pack.

Bodywork
All panels are free from parking dents and the shut-lines across the entire car look visibly correct and all doors close evenly. The usual rust areas (rear boot / sills / lower doors / wings) all look in good solid order.

Paint
The paint is in good visible condition. We didn't use the paint depth gauge on this vehicle due to the fact its been resprayed. There are some signs of masking if you look closely due to the fact the windows were not removed during the respray. Inside the roof gutters could do with some paint correction attention and the front splitter has flaking paint that needs addressing.

Glass and Trim
Glass and trim are all in good order.


INTERIOR
The interior is in very good and original condition. The simplicity of the pre-HE models mean this is a lovely place to sit and drive around in v12 luxury.

Seats and Carpets
The leather seats are in good condition and have been sympathetically maintained keeping that all important patina. The carpets are in good condition, however, a set of new front mats are required.

Dashboard
The dashboard is in original condition. The radio has been changed, however, Robin has a period correct radio that the new owner can fit back if required.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick
Both are original and in good condition as highlighted in our media pack.

MECHANICS & ELECTRICS
The car is on a SORN so we couldn't drive it out on the main road. However, Robin informs us there are no mechanical issues to report and the car drives and stops as it should.

Engine and Gearbox
The car started first go from cold (see video) and reversed out of the garage with no issues. There was no rough running and the engine sounded smooth as it should. Robin has spent a lot of money on the engine during his ownership, including new injectors, fuel pump, water pump. The car has also been fitted with a reconditioned torque converter and had the gearbox rebuilt.

Suspension and Brakes
Robin reports no issues with these components and has spent money on new rear shock absorbers, rear springs, rear lower suspension arms.

The Drive
No drive was actioned due to the car being on a SORN and MOT expired, however, you can see a short clip of the car running, reversing out of the garage and more footage in our "Meet The Owner" video.

Electrics and Other
Robin has told us there is some issue with the driver's window that needs to be fixed. Also the cruise control is inoperable and believed to be the bellows that need attention; a common fault.

HISTORY
This car is showing just over 60k miles. Although we can't guarantee the mileage, we can say the interior and wear on seats and steering wheel does look in line with the mileage of the car.

We have checked the chassis number on the plate and it matches the V5 and the Jaguar certificate; we couldn't check the engine number on our visit, however, Robin informs us it's the original engine and gearbox.

MOTs included in the history file and mileage:
- 60,633 miles on 20 Jul 2016
- 60,490 miles on 21 May 2015
- 60,316 miles on 03 Jun 2014
- 60,031 miles on 31 May 2013
- 59,932 miles on 17 Apr 2012
- 52,961 miles on 13 Apr 2010
- 52,689 miles on 22 May 2009
- 52,359 miles on 18 Jul 1992
- 51,963 miles on 16 May 1984

HPi Check Results

Outstanding Finance:
- We have no record of this registration having outstanding finance.

Colour changes:
- This registration has had 2 previous colours, last change from Red on 23 Sep 2016. The registration was originally recorded as Yellow.

Plate Transfer:
- We have no record of this registration being involved in a plate transfer.

Scrapped Exported / Imported:
- We have no record of this registration being scrapped, exported or imported.

Stolen or Destroyed:
- We have no record of this registration being stolen or destroyed.

Insurance Write-off:
- We have no record of this registration being written off.

Mileage recorded on HPI check as follows:
- 60,633 miles recorded on 20 Jul 2016
- 60,490 miles recorded on 21 May 2015
- 60,316 miles recorded on 3 Jun 2014
- 60,031 miles recorded on 31 May 2013
- 59,932 miles recorded on 17 Apr 2012
- 59,932 miles recorded on 11 Apr 2012
- 56,533 miles recorded on 29 Mar 2011
- 52,000 miles recorded on 26 Apr 2010
- 52,962 miles recorded on 13 Apr 2010
- 52,957 miles recorded on 8 Apr 2010
- 52,689 miles recorded on 22 May 2009


OUR SUMMARY

I love the XJ-S and have driven many over the years and have one in my collection. There's nothing like going on a big road trip in one; an awesome GT car.

The XJ-S has seen an uplift in prices over the past few years. It certainly feels the car is finally maturing in terms of looks, appreciation and values.

I really believe the pre-HE is the 'one to have' in terms of investment potential and can easily see them fetching big money in the next ten years or so. Just look at the price difference between the S1 and S2 E-Types.

This is a very original car that amazingly hasn't suffered much in terms of the usual rot and rust. Could it be because it's been stored for most of its life and covered 85% of its mileage in the first 8 years (first MOT in history file).

One thing's for sure, we'll all be wishing we bought pre-HE models for under £20k in a few years time.

2020-06-16 12:21:59 | Steve Davis writes:

I acquired this XJ-S on 6th June 2020. It is very sound but does require some recommissioning work which I am aiming to get done this year.

2020-06-16 15:26:15 | Steve Davis writes:

Acquired car 6/6/2020. Presently recommissioning for the road after its very long lay up.

2020-06-21 09:12:47 | Malcolm May writes:

Hi Steve, good to see someone else buying a Pre HE. I also bought a 1976 car this year. At the moment I have the engine out to paint the engine bay and go through everything. I think the engine should be going in within a month or so. There have been no nasty surprises so far and I don't expect there will now.


My car is here: www.xjsdata.com/cars/detail/


I ma thinking about starting a regfister or maybe facebook group for Pre HE owners to see how many there are left and to share information. Most of the parts are not available now and many I've bought haven't been the correct ones for the car. I reckon I could be pretty useful to someone restoring one or looking for one to buy.


Best Regards, Malc

2020-06-21 09:14:47 | Malcolm May writes:

I saw the seller mentioned a cruise control fault. This year car didn't have cruise even as an option. Even early HE cars don't have it until I think 1983 or 84, maybe later.

2020-07-03 16:13:11 | Steve Davis writes:

Hi Malcolm. Yes he did. I can confirm the car does not have cruise control, nor is there any evidence it has ever been fitted. He also says the car didn't have a/c, only a heater. It has had a/c, but some clown has wired up a rheostat to run the fans instead of repairing the a/c mode control properly. Hence the a/c does not work, but all the main components are there. Car doesn't drive too well at the moment so will be going into the Jag specialists soon for new steering rack bushes, exhaust manifold leaks, speedo cable and a check on the automatic gearbox which is perfect when warm but won't change up for the first 10 minutes or so when cold. Next year will get the a/c sorted and then treat to a proper respray back to Greensand before she turns 50 in 2026. I like the idea of a pre-HE register. And as you say, correct parts are getting hard to find.


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