When was the last XJS made?
1996
1996 Jaguar XJS 6.0 V12 Last XJS Coupé Built P60 XJS.
When did the Jaguar XJS celebrate its 60th year?
In 1995, the final specification changes were made and the car was referred to as the Celebration model to celebrate the 60th year of Jaguar Cars. Celebration cars feature diamond turned wheels, Jaguar embossed seats and a wooden steering wheel.
Is the Saint’s Jaguar XJS still in use?
The Saint’s Jaguar was unique due to special features of a sunroof and a manual gearbox. The car used in the series still exists, having been stored for a few years in a car museum on the Shetland islands. The original car was offered for sale on eBay in 2003, and is one of only 352 XJS’ with a manual gearbox.
Where was Simon Templar’s Jaguar XJS stored?
Simon Templar has a mobile car phone added to his Jaguar XJS — quite a rarity for 1978. The Saint’s Jaguar was unique due to special features of a sunroof and a manual gearbox. The car used in the series still exists, having been stored for a few years in a car museum on the Shetland islands.
Where was the Jaguar XJS full convertible built?
The Hess & Eisenhardt coachbuilding firm was located in Ohio, USA, and built about 893 of these cars under contract from Jaguar before the official Jaguar-built XJS full convertible became available in 1988.
How long has the Jaguar XJS been in production?
Jaguar’s reliability ratings still aren’t perfect, but are miles better than they once were. Long before the F-Type, Jaguar had another go at replacing the E-Type. It was called the XJS, and it managed to stay in production for 21 years from 1975 to 1996.
Is it possible to buy a spare Jaguar XJS?
The good news is, the XJS is so plentiful, it isn’t too difficult to buy a spare one to use as a parts car. Our recommendation would be to search online forums to find details on the exact year, engine, and transmission of the XJS you want to buy.
How did the Hess and Eisenhardt convertible differ from the Jaguar XJS?
The Hess & Eisenhardt convertible differed from the later Jaguar-built XJS convertible as its un-padded top folded down deeper into the body structure of the car resulting in a cleaner rear profile when the roof was lowered.
Which is the best championship for Jaguar XJS?
Best known of the race series is probably the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XJS championship, currently in association with Toyo Tires. Their championship has now been running for over a decade, offering an affordable entry into club motorsport in the UK, and continuing to attract large grids of this unlikely racing car.