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- 1988 Jaguar XJ Sovereign Saloon
1988 Jaguar XJ Sovereign Saloon
Lot Number: 370
1988 Jaguar XJ Sovereign Saloon
Highly-specified Jaguar XJ40 with low ownership and miles offered at No Reserve.
- Sold for: £6,188
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Dorchester Grey -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
VEL 581S -
ODOMETER READING
11875 Miles
SUMMARY
Highly-specified Jaguar XJ40 with low ownership and miles offered at No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in 1986, the XJ40 boasted all-round independent suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes
- Powered by the 2,919cc AJ6 straight-six producing 165bhp, coupled with a 4-speed automatic gearbox
- This handsome example is finished in Dorchester Grey metallic over a light grey leather interior enhanced by a set of smart 'teardrop' alloys
- The Sovereign has covered less than 12,000 miles from new having spent some time in storage
- Fully recommissioned at Jaguar by its current owner in 2014, it will come to auction with a fresh MOT
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 370
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XJ SOVEREIGN
- Registration Number
- VEL 581S
- MOT Expiry
- 26/01/2023
- Chassis Number
- SAJJHALJ3AA570675
- Engine Number
- 9APTMA108050
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Dorchester Grey
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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