Highlights
- Believed one of just 10 RHD V12 XJS-C with JaguarSport body styling (TWR)
- Smart white paintwork with blue leather interior and matching cabriolet roof
- Low documented mileage of only 34,100 miles from new
- Extensively recommissioned in 2016 after long-term storage
- Dry stored since and never driven in rain
- Current MOT to May 2026
The Appeal
Here is an exceptionally rare version of an already rare XJ-S variant. Less than 1,000 RHD V12 XJS-Ccabriolets were built by Tickford for Jaguar and only 10 are believed to have left the works with this car’s TWR-designed JaguarSport body kit.
That it has only covered a well-documented 34,099 miles from new further adds to its considerable appeal. Naturally, it is in very good condition, helped by an extensive recommissioning in 2016, since when it has been dry stored and only used sparingly in dry weather.
A large history file documents the ongoing servicing and maintenance of what is a collector-quality example of the much-admired V12 XJS. It certainly deserves sparing, caring use but when you do drive it, you will get the benefit of the clever, structurally-rigid, three position roof system that offers from Targa to full convertible driving modes. And then there is that silky-smooth V12...
The MOT to May 2026 confirms what you can see in the photos. This is a fine and ultra-rare British four-seat convertible.
The vendor says:
“The XJS-C V12 is a rare car already. Add in the factory options of JaguarSport body kit and boot spoiler, Speedline alloy wheels, professionally installed rear seat, low owners and a warranted 34,099 miles, and you have a true collector's specimen.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st May 1988
- Three previous keepers
- Current keeper since September 2024
- 34,100 miles recorded from new
- Around 950 right-hand drive XJS-C V12 examples were built
- Believed to be one of just 10 RHD cars equipped with JaguarSport body styling by TWR
- Full supporting history available we are told
- Dry stored in Northern Ireland from 2003-2014 (mileage was 30,423 in 2003)
- Extensive recommissioning works carried out in 2014
- MOT completed on 18/07/2014 at 30,753 miles
- Select Cars of Grimsby prepared the car in 2016
- Sold to previous keeper in 2016 at 31,400 miles
- Kept in dry, weatherproof unit since then and never driven in the rain
- Current MOT to 22nd May 2026 with one minor advisory
- 34,094 miles on MOT test and 34,099 showing in photos
The Condition
- Rare V12 Cabriolet with factory-equipped JaguarSport options
- Finished in white with matching body kit including front and rear spoilers and side skirts
- Paintwork presents very well with few signs of age or use
- Bodywork is straight and well, with underside in the same condition
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- TWR JaguarSport Speedline alloy wheels in good condition with light marks to note
- Fitted with Federal-style quad chrome headlights as shown
- Bonnet features a Jaguar leaper
- Blue roof with removable Targa panels and folding rear panel with clear rear screen
- Supplied with factory roof bags as shown in good condition
- Blue leather interior presents in very good condition, typical of a low mileage car
- Light wear to note to driver’s seat bolster, but looks easy to recolour
- Four-seat configuration with rear bench conversion featuring seatbelts
- Walnut veneers to doors, console and dashboard in very good condition
- Retains its original radio cassette from the factory
- The vendor states the car is in very good condition
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc V12 fuel-injected engine
- 3spd automatic transmission
- Reported to drive well for a vehicle with 34,100 miles
- Single minor advisory on current MOT
- Large history file including recommissioning in 2014 and 2016
- Little used and dry stored since this work was completed
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