1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

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Highlights

Advisory-free MOT valid until 7th June 2025
Superbly presented throughout
New convertible hood recently fitted
Serviced in readiness for its next keeper
Accompanied by its original book pack and a large history file

The Appeal

To some, the obvious ‘80s convertible GT is the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL. But if you have a penchant for V12s - as every self-respecting petrolhead should - we’d recommend the Jaguar XJ-S.

This 1988 example is just the sort of car we’d love to traverse Continents in. It’s exceedingly original throughout and beautifully presented - a testament to the care and attention it has received over the years and especially the diligent preparation carried out by our vendor. It’s had just five keepers in all, the last since from 1998 until 2022 when the vendor acquired it. During the last two years, it has covered a mere 220 miles, and while the vendor had been planning to keep this lovely car, another convertible has come along so it’s now, reluctantly, for sale.

Complete with a long, advisory-free MOT, this handsome V12 grand tourer is ready to hit the open road.

The History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example
Just five registered keepers
MOT until 7th June 2025
Long-term previous ownership: from February 1998 until February 2022
Garaged
V5C present
Original owner’s handbook, service record book and original PDI inspection
Two sets of keys
Radio/cassette instruction manual
File of old paperwork which details spares acquired and maintenance undertaken

The Condition

Honest, original and very well-presented
Original Glacier White paintwork and two-tone coach lines which gleam to a high standard along with all the original brightwork
The front and rear lights are not fogged and all electrics are said to be in good working order
The bodywork looks to be exceedingly straight and both doors appear to fit well, along with the bonnet and boot lid
Superb alloy wheels all-round
Period-appropriate Pirelli P600 tyres fitted
New folding hood (with headlining) recently installed and the vendor demonstrates that it folds neatly and is well-fitting once in place
Light brown 'Buckskin' leather upholstery beautifully contrasted with full-width veneered dashboard
The vendor points out that the door cards present remarkably well for their age, as do the carpets and convertible hood interior
The centre vent wood trim has a light discolouring to the wood and there is evidence of surface scratches to the driver’s door veneer wooden trim which would likely polish out with if presented to an expert
The vendor notes a very small hole in the driver’s seat
The capacious boot space is very tidy and clean

The Mechanics

5.3-litre fuel-injected V12
Three-speed automatic gearbox
All looks exceedingly smart under the bonnet
We’re informed that the XJ-S performs well, with no apparent issues
The vendor informs us that they have serviced the car in readiness for its next owner
There are no MOT advisories

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