1990 Jaguar XJ40 4.0 Sovereign  Registration Number: G...

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£4,500 - £5,500

1990 Jaguar XJ40 4.0 Sovereign 

Registration Number: G410 COY
Chassis Number: SAJJHJLD3AJ607372
Recorded Mileage: 68,000 miles (108,000 kilometres)

- Genuine, original low mileage example

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 3.6 litre engine was replaced by a larger 4.0 unit in 1990.

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 traditions, and perhaps for that reason, the XJ40 is sometimes seen as controversial. The XJ40 was later replaced by the much-revised X300 which marked a return from the angular styling of the XJ40 to a more traditional Jaguar look.

This late, larger engined, Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 was produced in February 1990, finished in Solent Blue Metallic with a grey leather interior, and a number of options such as Cruise Control, Electric/Heated Front Seats, Automatic Gearbox with Sport Mode, Air Conditioning, Electric Front and Rear Windows/Door Mirrors, and a Leather Steering Wheel.

Exported when new to Japan, the Jaguar returned in 2021, with remedial works since its arrival of a new fuel pump, rear wheel bearing, new fuel cap, drains cleared, brake hoses replaced (March 2025), and 111 point check by an independent specialist

Showing 108,415 KM/ 68,000 miles from new, and with an MoT certificate to March 2026, we feel this very original, well preserved example merits further inspection.