Lot Ended
Description
Incredibly
clean 400bhp luxury super saloon; no-advisory MOT; a desirable brute in a
well-cut suit; showing just over 81,000 miles
Debuting in 2003, the X350-generation Jaguar XJ marked a major step
forward for the marque, featuring an advanced all-aluminium monocoque that
delivered significant weight savings and increased stiffness over its
predecessor.
As the high-performance flagship of
the range, the XJR combined traditional British luxury with genuine sporting
intent, its supercharged 4.2-litre V8 producing over 400bhp and dispatching
0–60mph in a scarcely believable five seconds. With sports-car pace allied to
true grand-touring comfort, the XJR perfectly embodied Jaguar’s long-standing
mantra of Grace, Space and Pace.
Manufactured in the first year of production, this particularly clean
example is finished in cool metallic silver over desirable black leather ‘R’
sports seats with red contrast stitching. The bodywork presents very well,
showing only a handful of minor marks and the occasional stone chip, while the
interior is equally impressive, with minimal wear, no rips or tears, and glossy
wood veneers completing the cabin.
The desirable
19in ‘Performance’ alloy wheels, have been recently powder-coated in smoked
silver, are in excellent condition and shod with Pirelli tyres, framing the
large Brembo brakes nicely. While no receipt is present, the finish speaks for
itself.
Showing just over 81,500 miles, the car
is offered for sale only due to a family bereavement, having clearly been a
cherished example. The vendor advises that it was run exclusively on premium
fuel and wanted for nothing during their ownership. This is supported by its
history file with invoices from respected Jaguar specialists including Guy
Salmon and Tom Lenthall Ltd, detailing significant maintenance such as a cooling
system overhaul in 2019 (£826), a full service and road test in 2020 (£752), and
rear brakes and suspension arms in 2021 (£1,636), alongside numerous smaller
genuine Jaguar parts.
In keeping with its
sporting character, the XJR was treated in 2023 to a supercharger pulley and air
filter upgrade by Tom Lenthall Ltd, with the rear differential serviced at the
same time. While no dyno figures are supplied, these engines are well known to
respond favourably to such modifications. An aftermarket exhaust has also been
fitted at some point, releasing a suitably muscular soundtrack, though its exact
specification is unknown with the one rear exhaust tip only for
show.
For transparency, the car is currently
displaying an engine management light with fault code P1314 relating to catalyst
damage, believed to be associated with the modified exhaust and appearing after
a recent period of limited use.
Offered with a
no-advisory MOT, considerable recent expenditure and tasteful performance
enhancements, this XJR represents outstanding value at the modest guide price
and a compelling example of Jaguar’s modern performance saloon at its
best.
Contact - toby.service@brighhtwells.com