New XJS Owner

[Simont485]

Hi all

I have just purchased a 1996 XJS V12. I have owned an 1994 XJ12 for a year now and one isn't really enough

I pick the car up on the 22nd Aug and will get some photos on here as soon as I can.

Simon

[dhdove]

Hi Simon and welcome to the XJS Bulletin Board.

That's a very desirable car - lucky you!

Looking forward to seeing some pics, there are details on the site as to how to post them.

TonyS

[davidr]

Hello Simon and welcome to the Forum. As I'm sure you know, a 1996 V12 is a very rare thing as Jaguar were only making V12's to order at that point. For example, there were only about 50 V12 Coupes produced in 1995. I can't find the figure for 1996 but as production ceased in April the figure is likely to be very small.
There's a lot of knowledge on the forum here and people are very kind in sharing their experiences - it's certainly helped me alot over the years!
I hope you enjoy your car and look forward to seeing some photos.
Regards
David

[ptjs1]

Simon,

Congrats on the purchase of the car!

Í'm sure it won't affect your decision to purchase this desirable car, but just to to let you know the car will have been built before 1996. If you email me the VIN, I'll tell you when it was made.

Paul

[Simont485]

Hi Paul

I have pm'd you.
From the JH site and chassis number it would appear the car was built in 1995/01(Jan?), but it was registered on 1/08/96. So where was it between those dates?

[ptjs1]

Simon,

Have pm'd you with some info.

Paul

[PaulE]

Where are you resident? You will be welcome to join us if in N.Lincs/Yorks border area.

[Simont485]

Where are you resident? You will be welcome to join us if in N.Lincs/Yorks border area.

I am in North Suffolk nr Diss. ( Diss is in Norfolk but its the nearest town )

[Simont485]

Simon,

Have pm'd you with some info.

Paul

Thanks for the information, very useful and I will follow it all up and let you know about the car

Regards

Simon

[Simont485]

It would appear that the car was built in 1994, judging by its chassis number and specification. It was built after May 1994 as the AJ16 engine was introduced to the XJS and the V12 became special order only at that date.

So my car was probably ordered and the customer then decided not to go ahead with the purchase and either the car was kept unregistered at a Jaguar Dealership or at the factory. When it was finally sold its registration was probably delayed so it would get the new P plate!

All I need to do is find out where the car sat between may 1994 and August 1996??!!

So far so good I feel