Formerly part of the biggest collection of British cars - the Dr James Hull collection
THE APPEAL
With the reign of Jaguar's E-Type coming to an end, Jaguar needed a new figure, a new car that would display the very manifestation of the brand and in 1975 the XJ-S was revealed. Built to be grand, luxurious and powerful, the XJ-S provided an elegant grand-tourer experience encased in a superbly styled sleek body.
This exceptional example comes with an exceptional history. Starting life on the channel islands, the V12 Convertible has covered a mere 37,166 miles, benefiting from extensive maintenance and care throughout its existence.
Adopted into the largest-ever collection of British Cars, the Dr James Hull collection in 2005 and then by Jaguar in 2014 and recommissioned and used as part of their heritage collection in Germany the car is now owned by an enthusiast who has invested over £7,000 bringing the car up to a distinguished standard.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Registered Jersey, Channel Islands 3rd June 1988
Supplied by St Heliers Garage
V5c present
1st owner from 1988 - 1992
2nd ownership 1992-1993
3rd ownership (husband of 2nd owner) - 1993-2002
4th ownership from 2002 - 2005
5th ownership - Dr James Hull Collection 2005 - 2014
6th ownership - Jaguar Land Rover 2014 -2021
Current ownership - 2021 to present
Believed to have received body recommissioning under James Hull collection
Mechanically overhauled during Jaguar ownership
Original manufactures book packs & service portfolio
19 service entries present
Prior MOT certificates supplied
Additional maintenance invoices included
Large mechanical expenditure 2021 to the sum of £4,485
THE INTERIOR
Premium Luxury executed perfectly
Very good condition with very little wear present
Recently cleaned and refurbished leather
Recently french polished walnut trim
Presented in great overall condition, the aristocratic interior of this Grand-Tourer is a comfortable and civilised experience. The premium interior has been amplified thanks to a recent cleaning and refurbishment of the leather plus French polishing of the ski slope centre console. Very little wear is evident, with any blemishes being an embryonic stage.
The carpets display minor marks and sagging but take nothing away from the car's grandeur. Some switches have been renewed with new OEM units and the speaker for the Motorola car phone has been removed but accompanies the car.
THE EXTERIOR
Fabulous grand tourer convertible
Presented excellently with only minor blemishes present
Sweeping sporty body, with an imposing stance
Externally, the majestic convertible is in excellent condition with only the smallest of blemishes present. The attractive blue paint sheens handsomely as does the homework with no indication of patina showing on the bumper trims.
The coach lines have been removed from the car, which has left a discrete reminder of their presence which has been touched in. In addition, there is a small blemish on the boot lid. The imposing, dignified appearance of the XJS is heightened in Cabriolet form, the folding black roof retreats easily into a matching tonneau cover, allowing for the cab to be engorged by the tremendous V12 ensemble.
Altogether, this XJS is a wonderful example of the iconic model.
THE MECHANICS
5.3L HE V12 Engine
Automatic transmission
Reported to be in excellent running condition
Drives superbly
Thousands invested to ensure perfect performance
New air Conditioning system fitted at a cost of £1,200
Recent heater overhaul at the cost of £800
Extensive mechanical overall in 2021
Work included roof mechanism repair
Oil & filter change
Air filters
Replaced gearbox mounting
2 New wheel bearings
New front shocks
New rear shocks
Renewed diff and gear oils
Waxoyld and undersealed
Renewed boot and bonnet gas struts
MOT until May 2024
Reported to be in excellent running condition, this XJS has been subject to extensive recent mechanical inspection and recommissioning. Supported by a substantial amount of paperwork and service entries, this XJS has thousands invested into ensuring perfect performance.
SUMMARY
Ruling for over two decades, the British Grand-Tourer has big shoes to fill replacing the beloved E-Type. Its stately design incorporated everything Jaguar stands for, it is an exceptional classic.
This XJS boasts further appeal thanks to its unique and interesting history as part of two incredible collections, the Dr James Hull collection plus Jaguar's Heritage collection.
With only 37,166 miles this convertible offers a special opportunity to own an ideal collectors car that has been blessed to be a part of Britain's largest collections.
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1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible Auto
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