Highlights

Dry-climate Arizona car
Accompanied by all original booklets and onboard tools
Clean Carfax report
Largely original paintwork
Currently located in Damwâld, the Netherlands

The Appeal

The XJ-S V12 Convertible represents the pinnacle of Jaguar's grand touring lineage. Powered by the silken 5.3-litre V12 - famously dubbed the 'High-Effiency' due to the new fire chambers, and likely of great relief during the fuel crisis - the XJ-S was equally blessed with one of the most elegant open-top silhouettes of the 1980s. The convertible variant remains the most coveted of the XJ-S range - a proper four-season cruiser.

This 1989 example arrives on the market with a particularly compelling provenance. It spent its life in the arid climate of Arizona, used by its previous owner as a winter car, and the vendor reports that the underbody is completely rust-free as a result - a claim well supported by the accompanying photographs. The cabin presents well, with a good complement of standard equipment that's all reported to be in working order.

Completeness is another strong suit here, with the original onboard tools, all booklets, and an unused spare wheel accompanying the car. With 50,000 miles indicated on the odometer, this XJ-S appears to be a well-preserved and honest example, one that the vendor describes as ready to be driven and enjoyed.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1989
Originally registered in Alaska, used exclusively in Arizona, USA
Imported to the Netherlands, currently located in Damwâld
Clean Carfax report
50,682 miles on the clock
All original booklets present
Spare wheel reportedly never used
Original onboard tools reported to be present
No COC required for EU registration, per the vendor
No current vehicle inspection details provided

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety-inspected within the EU.

The Condition

Paintwork is largely original and presents well; the bonnet has been repainted due to sun fading
The vendor reports the underbody is completely rust-free, supported by photographs
Hydraulically operated soft top, reported to function smoothly
Original wire wheels fitted with new tyres
Interior reported to be in very good order throughout
Electrically adjustable and heated seats
Air conditioning and cruise control
Adjustable leather steering wheel
Original audio system with cassette player
Electric windows and central locking
The vendor notes the car has always been stored indoors

The Mechanics

5.3-litre V12 engine
3-speed GM TH400 automatic
Believed to be mechanically standard
Engine bay is in good order
The vendor reports the engine runs smoothly

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