Genuine, original, very low mileage example - One private owner with full service history, all books The first all-new Jaguar saloon since the Series 1 XJ6 of 1968, the XJ40 was introduced at the 1986 Motor Show.

A new Jaguar saloon under the code number XJ40 had been proposed as early as 1972, the final styling proposal being adopted by 1980.

The longest development programme in Jaguar’s history, the new car was also the most stringently tested model that Jaguar had produced up to that time, with 250 prototypes and development cars covering over five million miles.

The model featured a new engine family, state of the art electronic technology, and a unique J-gate automatic transmission.

The XJ40 was powered by the AJ6 six-cylinder engine, replacing the classic XK engine in Jaguar’s saloon range, in 3.6 and 2.9 litre versions.

The all-new body had significantly improved build methods over previous models, but its angular styling and six-light design were a break with Jaguar/Daimle...