Highlights
- Desirable V12 open top variant
- Marvellously presented throughout
- Backed by a solid and extensive history file
- In impressively original order
The Appeal
When looking for a suave, timeless, luxury coupe or cabriolet, it really is hard to overlook legendary manufacturer Jaguar’s offering. Following the infamous E-Type was never going to be an easy task but the all new model from the British marque rose to the occasion well upon introduction in 1975. The XJ-S comfortably ticked all the boxes buyers were looking for in a luxury coupe and as such quickly rose to become one of the most popular and longest running Jaguars of all time.
The XJ-S has always had a committed and appreciative following and as such good examples are rarely around for long. F364 MCA therefore offers buyers a rare, excellent way into XJS ownership in the highly desirable 5.3 litre V12 roadster variant. Beautifully presented throughout, in highly original order, its careful enthusiast ownership means that today, it stands as what must surely be one of the finest presentations of an XJS out there.
For the discerning Jaguar buyer, this certainly isn’t one to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured 1989
- Originally supplied into Jersey, where the car remained until circa 1996 when it was brought into England
- Backed by an extensive and thorough history file
- Jaguar book pack present with various manuals and owners literature
- Jaguar service book is to hand
- Vast collection of invoices dating back to the car’s very early life detailing parts bought and servicing work undertaken
- Vendor advises that the car has been dry stored throughout their time with the car
- S.N.G. Barrat price list
- Large set of former MOT certificates also present
- The car’s most recent MOT expired in April 2023 but investigation of former MOT records show it to have regularly passed without issue in recent years
- V5 registration document is with the car
The Interior
- Interior space is of truly high quality, and presents well in good original form
- Incredibly high specification car from the factory
- Predominantly upholstered in rich black leather
- Convertible variant with two seater layout
- Seating is in great order, boasting strong cushioning and bolsters with very minimal signs of age or wear
- Seats have factory electronically operated controls
- Lashings of wood finish trim throughout
- Wood finish is of a great standard with a high gloss shine, though there is some slight delamination around the central climate vent
- Two spoke black leather Jaguar steering wheel
- Well upholstered door panels exhibiting yet more fine leather, quality embellishments and door furniture
- Good sized rear boot area, with excellent beige carpeting, a full size spare wheel and Jaguar umbrella
- High quality interior amenities including central digital display and upgraded Pioneer radio head unit
- Interior switchgear and plastics are in fine fettle
- Plush black carpeting throughout
- Fold out wind deflector for open top driving
The Exterior
- Suave, elegant exterior styling
- Finished in a bold red hue with contrasting grey coachlines
- Paintwork is of a very high standard across the car, presenting with a deep shine and minimal signs of age or blemishing
- Good quality chrome trim used throughout highlighting very limited evidence of age or wear
- Black soft top roof in fine fettle
- The roof itself operates quickly and smoothly to provide a great open top experience
- Once folded down a protective black tonneau can be installed
- Some slight deterioration to the side trim on the drivers side door panel
- External badging is in good presentable order
- Four excellent 15” snowflake style Jaguar alloys sit comfortably at ground level
- A fifth full size spare wheel resides in a bespoke cover in the boot of the car
The Mechanics
- 5.3 litre V12 variant
- Engine mated to a quality automatic transmission
- Seen by many as the ultimate XJS courtesy of its excellent 12 cylinder power and soundtrack
- The engine in this particular example looks to be in good clean form having only covered an indicated 61 thousand miles
- A wonderful driving experience is reported from the XJS, incredibly smooth and refined but simultaneously powerful, exactly as a Jaguar should be
- The underside appears both clean and solid upon inspection
Summary
If you’re going to do a mile munching road trip across the continent, then you may as well do it in style, and on that front, the XJS might be the finest tool for the job. With elegant styling, a brilliant mechanical setup and a well appointed interior, this continually desirable V12 convertible variant is a rather lovely place to be and is ready for many more miles of enjoyment, standing as a wonderful entry into the world of classic Jaguar ownership with what is a good, well preserved example of one of the marque’s greatest hits.
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