The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 10th - 12th November 2023

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 125 Registration: G70 WHP Chassis No.: SAJJNAEW3BB163442 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Offered at No Reserve Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 205 1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Coupé - Press Car and Top Gear -Featured This is a remarkable example of Jaguar’s long-lived XJ-S. It presents really well in Arctic Blue with a Saville Grey leather interior, that’s not remarkable -there’s a few of those around. It was featured on a very old episode of Top Gear , when a very young, posh and fluffy Jeremy Clarkson came to light reviewing this very car - he even opened the bonnet. Interesting, but not exactly remarkable (well the bonnet bit might be). No, what makes G70 WHP remarkable is its story and the fine detail contained therein over three decades, despite the fact that it’s never really been anywhere and has lead a charmed life of heated garages and expert mechanical attention. The full story is in the history file but our vendor has provided a precis which can be viewed on our website. This late-model pure Jaguar V12 XJ-S represents the swan song of British development and engineering - there is an unbroken line of automotive DNA between this car and the 1950s MkVIII and MkIX, passing through the glories of the C-type and D-type racers, the legendary Mk2 and Mk10, beautiful E-types and XJ6s from the 70s. Look into the engine bay of this car and you are seeing history. Originality is key to value, but to renovate a tired XJ-S to this standard could cost over £80,000, and that’s if you could find one with this low-mileage to begin with. And then after all that it wouldn’t be original. There is no doubt that the XJ-S is going to continue to fulfil its potential as an appreciating asset, and I doubt there are many out there as good in terms of condition, mileage and history as this one. Ex-Jaguar Press Car as driven by Jeremy Clarkson and remaining in impressively original condition with less than 31,000 miles - offered at No Reserve. More Details Lot 205 Bid On Lot 205