Coys Auction
Fine Motorcars & The Jaguar Legend
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
Saturday 18th July 2009
Registration Number: E119 KYL Chassis Number: SAJJNAEC7CAV43501
The XJ-S had been under development since 1968 and as a 2+2 fixed head coupe was intended as a replacement for the now legendary E-type. From the beginning it was only available with the V12 engine which gave excellent performance with 0-60mph being dispatched in a very respectable 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. Later in the XJ-S’s life it was also available with a six cylinder engine and a manual gearbox. As with any vehicle that has had as long a production life as the XJ-S there are significant elements that stand out and quality of presentation and performance was still excellent throughout. Built originally as a long distance touring sports tourer, there was a demand for a more sporting treatment. It was the advent of the 3.6 litre engine with a manual gearbox that helped provide a