The Jaguar XJS was a slice of delightful British exotica with a creamy V12 engine - but does all that charm come at a cost? Read our latest used buying guide to find out:
In 1991 the car underwent surgery and emerged rejuvenated if not transformed. It got useful galvanised steel body parts, notably the wings, sills and floorpan. The facelifted cars were sleeker and featured tasteful wraparound rear lights. Also, the model acquired an enlarged, 4.0-litre version of the AJ6 engine and an enlarged 6.0-litre version of the V12. In 1994, the AJ6 engine gained coil-on-plug ignition to become the AJ16.
The end came in 1996, after 21 years of production, when it was replaced by the far more rumbustious XK range. Now, we reckon anyone looking to indulge their 1970s TV fantasies could hook up with a well-restored XJS and they’d still be hugely impressed by its supreme levels of refinement. You won’t need superhero money to buy one at the moment, either, although considering its age and occasional fragility, you may well need nerves of steel if you’re planning to use it often.
The boot-mounted battery can leak acid, which rots the boot floor. Check the car hasn’t been jacked up by the floorpans – damage is guaranteed. The rubber bumpers on early cars are no longer available, but tired originals can be revived. XJSs alloy wheels are now scarce. Corrosion is likely, but they can be refurbished. It’s common for owners to fit later wheels or aftermarket items, but most original designs are available used. ABS was fitted from 1988; make sure the ABS warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on; if the light doesn’t then go out it’s an automatic MOT fail.Unrestored and part-restored cars. Check history carefully. Cheaper ones will need work, but some good cars at the top of the price range.
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