1990 JAGUAR XJS-HE V12 COUPE
Vin: SAJJNAEW3BF165313
First introduced at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show, the XJ-S was Jaguars new generation Grand Tourer following on from the iconic E-Type. The XJS would go on to have a production life of more than 2 decades, a testament to the popularity of the luxury tourer. Powered by the brilliantly developed and smooth 5.3 litre 60-degree all-alloy V12, with a single overhead camshaft per bank, fuel injection and producing 285bhp. A new ‘High Efficiency V12 was developed in 1981 and the model became known as the XJ-S HE. The new offering was comprised of a high compression cylinder head design giving an improvement in fuel economy without sacrificing performance, while other improvements were also made through the years to the luxurious interior with the addition of wood and chrome trims. The Jaguar XJS proved to be a smooth, comfortable and well performing GT that was enjoyed by many over its two-decade production run.
This two-owner quintessential British Racing Green with Biscuit Tan leather interior XJS was purchased new by Beatrice Kirby in June 1990, the wife of noted Melbourne businessman Roc Kirby who founded Village Roadshow cinema chain and production company. The car was then purchased by the Museum in 1997 after Mrs Kirby traded it on a Jaguar XK8. The car was well maintained and used as a personal car by Stuart Saunders for many years before being placed on display at the museum, sold with original books. Odometer displaying 194, 692 KM.
This vehicle is sold unregistered.
