Description
This 1988 Jaguar XJ-S HE V12 offers a cost effective and attractive proposition for anyone looking for a V12 powered, luxury GT car. This enthusiast owned car is offered in a striking colour combination of grey / red pinstripes with grey interior, stunning wheels and good history (Incl a USB Storage Drive with restoration pictures), this is a perfect low mileage starting point for someone to restore to it’s former glory or use as is!
Exterior
Beautiful grey exterior with red pinstriping, presenting well - Paperwork and photo’s suggest previous paintwork and welding, but is now requiring some bodywork if looking for perfection. Bubbling in various areas - Bottom of doors, around window seals, wheel arches etc. All trim is correct and present.
Interior
Lovely ‘Grey’ interior in good condition - As with all Jaguars of this era it is quite a nice place to be! All internal features operate as expected, with the exception of the fuel gauge which has recently stopped working. Some wear on drivers seat bolster as expected.
Mechanical
The V12 fires straight up and is exceptionally smooth - The car drives beautifully and is an absolute pleasure to drive! Oil pressure and temperature is correct and consistent. Brakes and steering are responsive. All electric windows work. 87000 Miles completed from new - Recently MOT’d on the 3rd May 2024 and while passed, did present the below advisories to be considered:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8. 4. 1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1. 1. 14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1. 1. 14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/ s corroded
Offside Fuel Pipe/ s corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6. 1. 1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/ worn on edge and outer (5. 2. 3 (e))
History
87, 100 Miles
HPI Clear
2 Keys
Service: 2554 Miles, 13/ 12/ 88 @ Lancaster Jaguar
Service: 3145 Miles, 08/ 06/ 89 @ Lancaster Jaguar
Service: 7522 Miles, 20/ 03/ 90 @ Lancaster Jaguar
Service: 16596 Miles, 11/ 12/ 90 @ Stratstone LTD
Service: 23614 Miles, 04/ 06/ 91 @ Harvey Hudson & Co Jaguar
Service: 29176 Miles, 14/ 05/ 92 @ Noble Motor Co
Service: 37125 Miles, 27/ 05/ 93 @ Colliers Jaguar
Service: 43830 Miles, 28/ 06/ 91 @ Colliers Jaguar
Service: 49972 Miles, 04/ 07/ 95 @ D Marks
Service: 54993 Miles, 01/ 08/ 96 @ D Marks
Service: 58698 Miles, 23/ 06/ 97 @ D Marks
Service: 60980 Miles, 04/ 12/ 98 @ Barn Garage
Service: 61284 Miles, 18/ 06/ 99 @ Barn Garage
Service: 61900 Miles, 08/ 07/ 00 @ Barn Garage
Service: 64380 Miles, 06/ 07/ 01 @ Barn Garage
Service: 65023 Miles, 24/ 06/ 02 @ Barn Garage
Service: 65551 Miles, 04/ 09/ 03 @ Barn Garage
Service: 67468 Miles, 09/ 09/ 04 @ Barn Garage
Service: 81294 Miles, 11/ 02/ 16 @ Michael Barbour
Other work completed:
Replaced power steering pump pipes
New window seals and window motors
New front speakers, 6 inch pioneer
Replaced stereo
2015 Body work restoration by Ken Grimes including new boot, front and rear valance and inner front wing stone guards. Bottom of doors, sills and inner wings repaired.
Resprayed below coach line. Replaced rear bumpers.
2015 rear subframe dropped to replace rear brake calipers, discs and handbrake. New front brake pads.
2016 Replaced plugs, HT leads, distributor cap, rotor arm, fuel, oil and air filters, cam cover gaskets, injector gaskets. Replaced engine, gearbox and diff oil.
2021 Fitted recon brake master cylinder, replaced all suspension springs and fitted adjustable shocks
Also has rare original RAC Jaguar badge on grill and extremely rare Jaguar covers on spot lights
Comes with many other pieces of paperwork also including parts invoices, previous MOT’s, tax discs etc - A good amount of paperwork is included with the vehicle.
Also spares included in the sale, including bumper trims and taillights.
Walk around video available. National Delivery can be arranged. Part Exchange Welcome. Viewing strictly by appointment.
Sold as an ongoing project / rolling restoration - While we try and take the time to describe the car as thoroughly as possible, as always with a classic car there are quirks that cannot reasonably uncovered by us here - Although, it’s these quirks that make us fall in love with classic cars! Please do consider this when purchasing a classic vehicle.
