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Story of how an XJS Convertible was acquired

By paul newman

Published: 29th November 2020

In this member‑written story, Paul Newman recounts how a simple trip led to an unexpected and deeply personal moment — the surprise gift of a 1995 AJ16 XJS Convertible. Set against the backdrop of the Cotswolds, it is a reflection on family, enthusiasm, and a long‑held admiration for the XJS.

I thought XJS Soft Tops Club members might be interested to read a short article on how I acquired my 1995 4 litre AJ16 XJS Convertible – M32 MDU.


Paul Newman's Jaguar XJS Convertible

Well, it all happened back in 2018. My son told me he was buying a new car. I manage his accounts, so he asked me to transfer a significant amount of funds to a private individual in the Cotswolds.

The Cotswolds is an area of beautiful countr