Winning bid
€16,150

1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe

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Highlights

  • Very low mileage dry-state USA car 
  • Well preserved V12 2+2 coupe 
  • Appealing Grenadier Red colour scheme 
  • Carfax data document 
  • Rust-free and well kept underneath
  • Features numerous options including seat heating

The Appeal

Svelte classic GT cars don’t get much better than Jaguar’s XJ-S. V12 power and the equally smooth running gear from the XJ saloon kept this most distinctive of cars in production for 21 years. 
The late 1980s were a high point in the car’s development, the more fuel efficient HE V12 engine being introduced alongside better quality and more luxurious interiors. 
This 1988 XJ-S V12 coupe reflects all those changes. Smartly finished in Grenadier Red with a Barley leather interior, it is a very low mileage car that has clearly led a cossetted life in California. The result is a corrosion-free car with a barely worn interior. 
Still wearing its California plates and supplied with the reassurance of a Carfax vehicle check, it is now ready for a new life in Europe. 

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1988
  • Chassis records show this car was factory built in late 1987 
  • Kept by the previous Californian registered keeper for many years
  • Includes all original manuals and a clean Carfax report
  • All import and VAT costs have been paid
  • Retains its USA registration 
  • All handbooks included
  • Carfax data check 

The Condition

  • Retains its factory Grenadier Red paintwork in good order with few signs of age
  • Bodywork very well kept with no corrosion to panels 
  • Mostly original paintwork
  • Top surfaces recently resprayed due to the Californian sun
  • Authentic chrome spoke wheels fitted with new white wall tyres
  • Federal quad headlamp and side marker light specification 
  • Appears entirely rust-free and dry underneath
  • Interior is well-maintained with very original fittings 
  • Elm wood veneers are well kept with no noticeable delamination or cracking 
  • Retains its original Jaguar radio cassette system 
  • Headlining, door cards and interior trim in good order and apparently original 
  • Factory fitted features including heated seats, electric lumbar support and cruise control

The Mechanics

  • 5,300 cc V12 engine fuel injected engine 
  • Has covered just 60,000 miles from new 
  • 3spd GM automatic gearbox 
  • Said to operates and drives without issue 
  • Under the bonnet and in the boot are very neat and well-maintained
 


BEFORE YOU BUY 
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies. 
A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details. 
This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes. On request, Car & Classic may refer you to a third-party shipping company. For more details, email [email protected]. Prices start at €150+VAT within the same country or €400+VAT for moves across borders. 
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€16,150
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Auction Details

  • Year1988
  • MakeJaguar
  • ModelXJS
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer61,672 Miles
  • Engine size5300cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownFryslân
  • CountryNetherlands
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

30 Bids

christi••••
Bid
€16,150
24/03/24
super_s••••
Bid
€15,900
24/03/24
christi••••
Bid
€15,650
24/03/24
roadste••••
Bid
€15,400
24/03/24
super_s••••
Bid
€14,900
24/03/24
roadste••••
Bid
€14,400
24/03/24
christi••••
Bid
€13,750
24/03/24
roadste••••
Bid
€13,500
24/03/24
super_s••••
Bid
€13,000
24/03/24
Gian.••••
Bid
€12,000
24/03/24

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