Highlights

Extensive maintenance by marque specialist
Long MOT to August 2024 with no advisories
Smooth and cossetting drop top British GT

The Appeal

Jaguar’s evolution of the XJ-S during the 1980s was inspired. The car gained luxury accoutrements and a full convertible option, turning it into the svelte, trans-continental GT that it had always meant to be.

The combination of the full convertible with the firm’s super-smooth V12 proved to be a compelling mix. The XJ-S is increasingly on collectors’ radar with low mileage V12 convertibles in smart colour schemes, being in demand.

This example is therefore likely to garner a lot of interest. It is a very low mileage V12 convertible sporting a smart colour scheme. Considerable recent investment and a long MOT add further reasons to consider these fantastic example of one of Jaguar’s best cars.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in UK on 22nd February 2024
Just 5 owners from new
Current owner since 8th May 2017
MOT to 10th August 2024 with no advisories
Sparing use since 2005 with MOT records indicating just 4,000 miles covered
Factory service book and handbooks
Stamped service book and dealer inspection dated 27th July 1996
Factory took kit with hard plastic case and appears unused
Old MOTs to verify mileage
Invoices from vendor’s tenure showing ongoing maintenance
The last annual service was in August 2021 at an odometer reading on 32,265

Recent notable investment:

£3,866.57 expended in August 2021 for exhaust, air conditioning, steering rack and other work
Invoice for £5,021.12 dated April 2018 for service work, belts, brakes and suspension

The Interior

Very well kept interior showing few if any signs of age or wear
Appears much as it surely would have done the day it left the showroom
Smart dove grey leather is well kept with no obvious signs of wear
Handy rear stowage area with lockable cover
For completeness there is a small mark on the passenger seat piping
Veneers present similarly with no delamination and clear finish
The vulnerable ski slope veneer shows a light crack, but not unsightly
Quality Alpine radio cassette with boot mounted CD multi-changer
Air conditioning has recently been overhauled
Equipped with heated seats, electric lumbar operation and cruise control
Original two spoke Jaguar leather-rimmed steering wheel showing only light sheen
Boot area well presented containing full size spare with cover
Factory took kit complete and includes hard case
Matching tonneau cover
split in the veneer on the 'ski slope'

The Exterior

Very well preserved and highly original bodywork with excellent paint
Presents extremely well with clean panels, consist gaps and good chrome
No visible deterioration to paintwork or panels
Original hand-applied twin coachlines on each side of car
Original lattice style factory alloy wheels appear unmarked
Quality Pirelli tyres with good tread
Jaguar mud flaps
Lights in excellent condition with clear lenses and no visible cracks
Chromework in very good condition presenting bright and clean

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 fuel injected Jaguar engine developing 285bhp
3spd automatic gearbox
Significant recent expenditure on brakes, suspension, steering and exhaust
Headlamp stone guard panels also repaired
Auxiliary belts also replaced
MOT history presents very well and supports low mileage
Last serviced less than 3,000 miles ago

Summary

The XJ-S was one of Jaguar’s long-lived and most popular models. It has endured amongst collectors for the very Jaguar way in which it drives – smooth, powerful and cossetting.

This very low mileage V12 looks highly original and has been maintained without concern for the cost. If your brief is a great classic drop top GT they don’t get much better than this one.

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