The Jaguar XJ range has, for the longest time been the flagship model for the brand, throughout the various owners of the firm. That includes British Leyland, Ford and more recently, Tata Motors under the Jaguar Land Rover sub-division. Often regarded as the quintessential Jaguar, the XJ has always offered the latest technology, finest accoutrements and best build-quality that the firm has to offer. The model celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2018.
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The XJ model has been a staple of the Jaguar fold since 1968 and while these early models are highly sought after, tracking one down will require scouring though numerous classic car sites. Occasionally one will present itself on AutoTrader but our site is best used for a newer model. Nevertheless, we've included links below for the respective model years, broken down into their core series designations.
Here's what we've found. Please note that some of these links may not return any results as these are current listings and stock often varies. Keep checking back to see what has popped onto the radar.
1. Jaguar XJ Series 1, 2, and 3 - 1968 to 1992
Unfortunately, AutoTrader listings for the classic Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 Jaguar XJ models are tough to come by. Feel free to click on Ask AutoTrader for external leads as to where to shop for classic cars.
2. Jaguar XJ40, XJ300, and XJ308 - 1986 to 2003
These listing cover the late '80s and '90s model range, including the XJ40, XJ300, and XJ308. Listings for this range may also be uncommon, but feel free to set an alert to be notified when one is listed.
3. Jaguar XJ350 and XJ358 - 2003 to 2009
Here you will find listings for the XJ350 and XJ358 models that spanned from 2003 through to 2009.
4. Jaguar XJ351 - 2010 to 2019
The last Jaguar model, largely supported in South Africa, can be found by clicking this link. Here you will find a variety of options for you to choose from.
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