1986 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Auto

Highlights

• Genuine TWR-fettled Jaguar XJ-S
• TWR body kit, air filter casings, and sporting exhaust system fitted
• Upgraded grey/blue leather interior with TWR Jaguar-branded steering wheel
• MOT valid until March 2027
• First sold by Julian's of Reading

The Appeal

Tom Walkinshaw Racing's association with Jaguar is the stuff of motorsport legend, and TWR-fettled examples of the XJ-S remain among the most coveted variants of Coventry's grand tourer. The combination of TWR's aerodynamic enhancements and mechanical tweaks with Jaguar's silken V12 powerplant creates something genuinely special, bridging the gap between a refined cruiser and a sporting machine.

This 1986 example is presented as a genuine TWR-modified XJ-S, finished in white and wearing the full TWR body kit comprising front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a rear wing. Under the bonnet, the 5,343cc V12 breathes through TWR's own air filter casings, offering a rather characterful induction rasp, complemented by a more sporting exhaust system.
Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with grey/blue leather upholstery, a matching TWR Jaguar-branded leather steering wheel, and coordinating door cards and centre console trim. With 61,297 miles showing on the odometer and a fresh MOT, it's a fine prospect for the lucky buyer - and is bound to prove a very rewarding retro classic.

History and Paperwork

• First registered 1st August 1986 in the United Kingdom
• First sold by Julian's of Reading
• In current ownership since 2021
• Registration number D683 RDA
• Odometer reads 61,297 miles
• MOT valid until March 2027

The Condition

• Finished in white - believed to have been repainted from Green in 2005
• TWR body kit comprised of bumpers, side skirts, and rear valances - all in fine fettle
• Brightwork contrasts nicely
• Four round headlamps fitted
• Lamp lenses, badges, and bonnet-mounted Leaper are reported to be in good condition
• 15-inch alloy wheels fitted with 225/60R15 RoadCruza tyres on the front and 225/60R15 Gallopro tyres on the rear
• Some corrosion to the underside, as noted on the car's latest MOT
• Upgraded grey/blue leather interior with TWR Jaguar-branded grey leather steering wheel, matching door cards, and centre console
• Dashboard in good order
• Gauges are well-presented
• Upholstery is clean with only very gentle patina
• Note from the seller: "Idles slightly high and then settles. May require a service or slight tuning. Fuel gauge is not working correctly."

The Mechanics

• 5,343cc V12 engine
• 3-speed automatic transmission
• Engine bay is in good order
• Largely mechanically standard
• TWR air filter casings fitted
• A more sporting exhaust system has reportedly been fitted
• Noted by the latest MOT to have an oil leak - fairly standard for a Jag of this vintage
• Reported to be in good, drivable order

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