1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible
* Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a minor CAT D insurance loss in 05/1998, but has been fully restored since *
Highlights
- Only 44,859 genuine miles from new
- Good history with main dealers and specialists
- MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
- Popular Arctic Blue metallic
- Recent new steering rack and service work
The Appeal
The XJ-S is a superb coupe but perhaps its real calling was always as a convertible. Compared to its more clinical German rivals, the Jaguar offers V12 sophistication, characterful lines and of course a healthy dose of wood and leather.
Painted in popular Arctic Blue metallig with a complementary grey leather cabin, this 1989 convertible is a very low mileage car that has had just four registered keepers over its 35 years. It is in very good order, the seller having invested in a new steering rack alongside regular servicing and maintenance since acquiring it in 2021. The car received new discs and pads and a service less than 200 miles ago.
The car forms part of a private collection and has clearly been looked after. There are few signs of even its diminutive mileage across the interior and exterior. It is pleasingly factory standard, right down to the Jaguar audio unit.
With its low mileage and long, advisory-free MOT to June 2025, this is a car that appeals as much to the head as to the heart.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st March 1989
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car in April 2021
- Forms part of a classic car collection
- Regularly maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Stamped service book shown in photographs
- Serviced, new disc and pads and other mechanical work at 44,761 miles, so is ready to be enjoyed
- MOT valid to 27th June 2025 with no advisories
- Only 44,861 miles showing on test and now on 44,865 miles
- Some repair work was undertaken to the bodywork in 1998
- Factory handbooks in good condition
- Recent and older invoices shown in photographs
The Condition
- Very tidy Arctic Blue metallic paintwork with coachlines in good order
- Bodywork is straight and well kept with arches, sills and door bottoms presenting well
- Due to the age of this car buyers should anticipate some wear and check photos
- There are some minor marks to note in some photos but none are unsightly
- Factory standard car with trapezoidal headlamps and lattice alloy wheels
- The underside is in very good condition with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Blue electric folding roof in good order showing only very light marks
- Supplied with matching factory tonneau
- Highly preserved grey leather interior in unmodified and original condition, which reflects the low mileage
- Few signs of wear to seats and trim, including areas such as driver’s bolster and footwell
- Seats show good shape and finish, including driver’s seat base
- Carpets are in good condition with Jaguar rubber over mats
- Roof lining has aged, but the roof fabric still compliments the interior
- Quality factory veneers remain in good order across doors, dash and onsole
- The instrument panel warning lights operate as they should
- The stereo operates the electric aerial, which has received recent attention
- Alloy wheels in very good order with vendor advising no kerbing
- Fitted with quality Uniroyal tyres that appear to be in good condition
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc V12 fuel injected engine developing around 285bhp
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Well maintained car with stamped service book in photographs
- Wide range of work undertaken in 2021 with less than 200 miles covered since
- This included a service and work to suspension
- Brake discs and pads replaced at the same time
- Vendor reports that the “engine purrs with a growl when demanded”
- We are told of an occasional plate knocking noise, possibly a heat shield,
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current long MOT
- Steering rack replaced with few miles covered since
- Electric fan switch has been replaced
- The aerial was overhauled as the mast became unusable
- Repairs to water jacket pipe, which corrodes near the alternator pulley
- New set of spark plugs installed this year
- The vendor reports that this has significantly improved engine performance
The vendor tells us:
“The Jaguar is a responsive drive, light on the steering and not surprisingly bad on fuel economy. The rear pads and disc are all in very good condition, which is a blessing where these are very expensive to replace where they are at the differential end of the axle.
“I was drawn to this car for it's colour combination of grey leather and blue hood which made it more modern. The V12 engine is a marvel of engineering. The car leaves a smile on your face every time when you accelerate.”
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1989
- Make Jaguar
- Model XJS
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 44,859 Miles
- Engine size 5343
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Walton on thames
- Location Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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