Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (XJ81) 2nd hand V12 engine appraisal grade 1-2 Mileage 29,000 km (1993)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (XJ81) from 1994 in the color green with beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• From 2nd hand, with TÜV, H license plate, accident-free, registered and immediately ready to drive in very good condition.
• A new valuation report from 2024 attests the Jaguar the condition grade 1-2.
• Registered in Germany since 2021, the Jaguar has only been driven in good weather.
• In the current ownership, approx. 2000 € have been invested in the vehicle.
• As good as new tires and brake system.
• With extensive equipment, including: Power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, radio.
• Underbody has been cavity-sealed.
• Rare V12 engine installed.
• An H license plate will be made before sale.
• With toolbox
• Mileage only 29,000 km.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1994
• First registration: Switzerland, 1994
• Location: 76297 Stutensee, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners (in possession since 2021)
• Current TÜV
• H license plate (still to be done)
• Accident-free
• Checkbook maintained
• Ready to drive immediately.
• With valuation report (grade 1-2)

Model history

This successor to the XJ6 III was developed in collaboration with Ford, retaining the Jaguar design language but significantly improving the vehicle's manufacturing quality, durability and ease of servicing. The XJ40 is the link between the traditional Jaguar XJ6 / XJ12 Series III models and its successor, the XJ300, with which it shares almost all of its technology. The engine compartment of the XJ40 was designed so narrowly that only the in-house 6-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of up to 4.0 liters could be installed, but not the unpopular V8 models from the new Ford parent company. However, the American market in particular demanded the prestigious V12 models, so the decision was made to expand the in-house V12 from 5.3 to 6.0 liters displacement, to modernize it (including making it more efficient) and to expand the entire front end of the XJ40 in order to be able to install the significantly wider, in-house V12 engine from Jaguar. This resulted in the internal series designation XJ81, which was used exclusively with the V12 from 1993 to mid-1994. In the almost two years of production, the total number of units was in the low 4-digit range, of which only a few hundred left-hand drive vehicles still exist in Europe. The V12 models have a number of sporty features as standard in order to bring the higher weight and power to the road as befits their status. In tests, the XJ81 is described as sportier than the 750 from BMW and just as comfortable as the S-Class of the time - with greater prestige. At the same time, they are comparatively economical and can be driven at a cruising speed of approx. 150 km/h with approx. 15 l/100 km. In comparison, the predecessor had a much higher fuel consumption - and was a long way from a top speed of 250 km/h like the new V12.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: Green
• Interior with beige leather upholstery and wood-effect trim.
• No repainting required

Engine and transmission:

• 6.0-liter V12 engine with 311 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in August 2023

Mileage:

• 28,959 km (read off)
• Mileage can be tracked.
• Complete checkbook is available.

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, invoices.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: New
• Brakes: New
• The underbody is rust-free, unwelded and cavity-sealed.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• No major defects known.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

An extremely well-preserved Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (XJ81) from 1994 is offered for sale here. The vehicle was originally imported from Switzerland and has been in German ownership since 2021. In recent years, the car has only been moved in good weather and has been stored in a dry place. The classic car presents itself in a very well-kept condition with a current MOT and engine service; this is further underlined by an appraisal with a grade of 1-2. In addition, the British limousine impresses with its extensive equipment and very low mileage, which can be traced through a checkbook. Because this Jaguar is equipped with a V12 engine, it is one of the rarer models and is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Vehicle videos

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