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1988 Jaguar XJS 3.6 TWR SPORT
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1988 Jaguar XJS 3.6 TWR SPORT
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Description
Based upon a shortened XJ6 platform, XJ-S was aimed very much for the American market, which at the time of the car’s development in the early 70s was dominated by health and safety legislation.
Convertibles were also expected to be banned, so Jaguar didn’t bother making a drop head – until 13 years later. Instead, with its peculiar fixed-head bodywork (those rear buttresses were body strengtheners to enable an initial mid-engine layout proposal that was dropped), fat rubber bumpers and curious oval headlamps it looked like no Jaguar before.
The XJ-S was Jag’s most expensive car ever when it was launched, costing £8900, which put it firmly in the Ferrari and Porsche bracket.
This was intentional, as Jaguar wanted to move away from its bargain tag and appeal to a new buying base and keep E-type owners satisfied.
It boasted all the right ingredients to make a great grand-tourer and it succeeded.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- NZ New - imported new into New Zealand (sold new by Archibalds) we understand this to be one of three in NZ with genuine TWR Kit from the factory.
- Jaguar all alloy 24 valve, AJ6 Twin cam, EFI, 3.6 ltr - 221 bhp.
- TWR Wheels
- Top speed 240kph
- Various servicing and maintenance records available by Archibalds and Jag specialists Messrs. John Finlay Motors among others.
- Good straight body with very nice paintwork.
- Being NZ new, it has a very clean rust free body with beautiful paintwork.
- Interior - we would describe it as immaculate. Hood lining in good order. Carpet, upholstery (seats / door cards etc) all in top condition.
- Mechanically - car is sound and well maintained - no unduly noises and drives beautifully.
- This is a rare car that can be driven anywhere with confidence.
We love Jaguars and make no secret of such fact. In our opinion, they have so much character.
This is a stunning example owned and loved by its previous owners. It exudes charm and commands such elegance and presence.
It runs perfectly and everything in it works plus outright acceleration, while satisfying, is only a distraction to the Jag’s true strength of soaking up roadways.
I suppose any car that lasts in production for 21 years, and which was selling better at its end than at the beginning, can’t be bad, can it?...
So why not take a look at this XJ-S, a true classic, offering qualities unheard of for the price, both when new and now.
Such is the value for money that even paying top dollar for a top cat is only MGB money anyway and you’re certainly getting a lot of prestigious classic for your money.
Values are starting to soar for good examples and this one's desirable being a factory kitted TWR.
All I can add is - everybody knows an E-type when they see one, and the same can be said of the XJ-S.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered.
TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing Monday to Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.