1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Convertible Celebration

Highlights

• Well-kept Celebration in classic BRG with Oatmeal leather
• 19 service stamps to January 2026
• Maintained by main dealers and specialists
• Restored by Bridge Classic Cars
• Tough and reliable AJ15 4L engine with 4spd auto
• Reconditioned gearbox fitted at 93,000 miles
• Current MOT to December 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

For a car that came very close to extinction early in its life, it’s somehow fitting that the final models were labelled ‘Celebration.’ Ostensibly named to mark 60 years of Jaguar, the special edition was also a nod to the success of one of Jaguar’s longest-lived and most characterful cars.
These cars were built in 1995 and 1996 and featured bespoke Sapwood veneers, gold badging, Aerosport alloys with special finish and embossed seats. Most, like this lovely BRG car, were fitted with Jaguar’s robust and well-regarded AJ16 4L straight six, mated to a 4spd auto box.
This very well kept car has had just five keepers during its life and presents well in photos. The luxury Oatmeal leather interior shows little age and the exterior benefits from refurbishment by specialist Bridge Classic Cars. The service book shows a run of 19 stamps, all by main dealers or specialists, with recent service in January 2026. The car has covered barely 100 miles since. We’re told that a reconditioned gearbox was fitted around 10 years ago at 93,000 miles. A new spark plug coil was recently fitted. The current MOT is clear of advisories and runs to December 2026.
Few classic convertibles match the XJS’ relaxing, effortless appeal. Here is a chance to bag a good one.
The vendor says:
“Extremely good example, has been maintained regardless of cost in superb condition throughout . Has heritage cert and log book with 19 services; reconditioned gearbox at 93k.”

Key Information

• Mileage: 99,970 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10 December 2026 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 3,980cc AJ16 6cyl engine, four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Jaguar heritage certificate and log book with 19 services recorded, 1 set of keys, various invoices and MOTs as shown

Service history (further details in photos):

• 01/26 - 99,902 miles - Bridge Classic Cars
• 06/14 - 87,939 miles - Cov Cats
• 06/13 - 83,931 miles - Cov Cats
• 06/11 - 73,945 miles - Cov Cats
• 02/10 - 68,531 miles - Cov Cats
• 08/08 - 60,063 miles - Cov Cats
• 10/07 - 52,504 miles - Cov Cats
• 05/07 - 48,749 miles - Cov Cats
• 10/06 - 44,498 miles - Cov Cats
• 10/05 - 34,054 miles - Cov Cats
• 08/04 - 27,231 miles - Hartwell
• 08/03 - 25,855 miles - Hartwell
• 08/02 - 24,146 miles - Hartwell
• 08/01 - 21,333 miles - Hartwell
• 08/00 - 19,260 miles - Hartwell
• 08/99 - 14,924 miles - R A Creamer
• 07/98 - 11,523 miles - R A Creamer
• 09/97 - 6,114 miles - R A Creamer
• 09/96 - 3,002 miles - R A Creamer
• 08/95 - 22 miles (PDI) - R A Creamer

The Detail

• Well-kept British Racing Green with older renovation work by Bridge Classic Cars reported
• Minor scuffs to paintwork to note in photos, such as driver’s side B post
• Correct Celebration features including hand-painted coachline and gold badging
• Chrome Aerosport five-spoke alloy wheels in good order
• Black folding fabric roof in good working condition with oatmeal tonneau
• Well-kept Oatmeal leather interior with darker piping
• 2+2 layout with rear seats appearing little used
• Light Sapwood veneers in good order with few signs of age to note
• Celebration wood and leather wheel
• Original Jaguar-branded radio/cassette
• Carpets protected with fitted green mats with lighter piping
• Interior reported to be in very good condition
• New spark plug coil fitted
• Reconditioned gearbox fitted at 93,000 miles
• Vendor states the car is mechanically in very good condition and runs very smoothly
• Garage stored since February 2026
• Well maintained with recent service as detailed above
• No advisories on MOT for structure or otherwise

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