2013-11-30 17:49:11 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 8/13
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2013-08-31/car/jaguar-xjr-s.aspx

Auction description:
Lot 212 - 1989 Jaguar XJR-S
Registration F811 RJD
Chassis Number SAJJSAEW3BB157330
Engine Number 85064564SB
Odometer reading 58,200 miles
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
Hammer Sold - £7,565

Finished in Solent Blue with magnolia leather upholstery and blue carpets, the 58,600 miles is qualified by a substantial history file and original old MoT test certificates. Sold by Guy Salmon Jaguar Dealership in Thames Ditton, Surrey on 23rd October 1992 to the current registered keeper, the history file demonstrates diligent maintenance and the car presents very well. The old blue V5 Logbook shows the vehicle being registered for a period to the registered keeper's partner before the car was re-registered in his own name. All of the maintenance paperwork for this period continues however to carry the current registered keeper's name; effectively the same owner for 20 years.

Approximately six years ago, the car was placed into dry storage due to the owner's poor health, but was resurrected in Spring 2012 with minor re-commissioning, including new headlining, new tyres, oil and filter changes, 12 new spark plugs, brake refurbishment and a rebuilt rear axle with new bearings. The vendor describes the car as a genuine pleasure to drive with strong power and smooth transmission and steering. Everything is understood to work as it was designed to do so but for the original Jaguar stereo which is presently disconnected. The bodywork shows no physical signs of corrosion and the paintwork has retained a deep shine thanks to the car having been garaged throughout the majority of its life. The boot area is virtually spotless with original tool kit wrap as well as a Jaguar bag with complimentary maintenance materials. It has not been modified but for a leaping Jaguar mascot and later XJS alloy wheels which were placed on the car in the early 1990's (in perfect condition). The car comes with a valuable full set of five refurbished Speedline 'bottletop' XJR-S alloys.

There are two sets of keys (including original Guy Salmon key fob), original owner's booklet wallet (in correct magnolia leather as per XJR-S specification to match the car leather). The last MoT test certificate had no advisories and it will have a fresh 12 month's certificate before being presented for sale. Possibly one of the lowest mileage examples remaining, the seductive lines are now enjoying increasing favour especially with 'Classic & Sportscar' magazine tipping the Jaguar XJS as one for the shrewd investor.