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Jaguar XJS V12 Green Metallic Norev 1:18

Jaguar XJS V12 Green Metallic Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Jaguar
Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
182620
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About the Jaguar XJS V12 Green Metallic Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 Jaguar XJS V12 in Green Metallic is a zinc alloy diecast with a fixed one-piece body, reproducing Jaguar's V12 grand tourer from the early 1980s. A restrained, well-proportioned pick for classic British GT collections.

The XJS lived a long production life on Jaguar's V12, quietly outlasting critics who dismissed its unconventional flying buttress roofline, and Norev's diecast gives that shape the calm treatment it deserves.

Capturing the XJS's Distinctive Roofline

With the body sealed as one piece, this model's entire case rests on how well it holds the XJS's most argued-over feature: the flying buttresses that sweep from the roof to the tail rather than a conventional glass rear window. That transition is a genuinely difficult casting challenge, and here the buttress line reads as a clean, continuous form rather than an awkward lump. Green Metallic is a period-correct British color, and it carries real depth under a display lamp, catching light differently along the car's long hood and short deck proportions. The scribed door and hood seams track evenly, and the slim chrome trim around the glasshouse is rendered with legible, properly scaled definition.

The XJS's Place in a British GT Collection

Jaguar built the XJS for over two decades, an unusually long run that let the V12 grand tourer settle into its own identity rather than chasing contemporary trends. That longevity makes it a natural anchor for a collection spanning Jaguar's coupe history, sitting between the E-Type it replaced in spirit and the XK8 that eventually succeeded it. Its long, low proportions give it strong shelf presence next to shorter sports cars, and the restrained green finish pairs well with darker British marques nearby. It is a quietly confident piece, better appreciated over time than at first glance.

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