Highlights
- Low mileage for year of under 114,000 miles
- Desirable V12 model with pre-facelift chrome bumpers
- Well kept grey leather interior
- Matching numbers 5.3L V12 engine
- Includes USA title and Dutch import documentation
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
If you’re after the ultimate classic grand tourer, one that you can reliably use for any long trip, then you want a XJS V12 Convertible. Long, low and handsomely styled, with generous helpings of wood, chrome and leather, these cars are as quiet as they are effortless.
This 1990 pre-facelift V12 retains the chrome bumpers of the mid-period cars and spent its life in the USA before arriving in Europe recently. Finished in silver metallic with a matching grey leather interior and complementary blue roof, it is a low mileage car for the year with under 114,000 miles from new.
There are a few points to note on the paintwork in the photos, but the interior presents well with little wear. The car will require some attention to the gearbox before using on the road.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1990 in USA
- USA title and Dutch import documentation
- All duties and VAT have been paid for European import
- Original window sticker showing initial retail price of $57,525 USD
- Matching numbers 5.3L V12 engine according to vendor
- VIN number SAJNW484XLC169241
- Registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
The Condition
- Finished in silver with some variations in paint colour to note in photos
- Chrome front and rear bumpers with USA specification quad headlights
- Bonnet leaper fitted
- Retains its lattice-style alloy wheels
- Blue folding electric roof with matching tonneau
- Grey leather interior with walnut veneers as shown
- Fitted with driver’s wheel airbag
Specification:
- Advanced Impact Protection
- All Steel Monocoque Body
- Zinc Coated Steel Body
- Anti Chip Compound On Lower Body
- Stainless Steel Exhaust Components
- Forward Hinged Hood
- Cigarette Lighter
- Elect Aerial
- Fully Carpeted Rear Luggage Area
- Carpeted Trunk
- Deep Pile Carpet
- Hand Finished Burl Walnut Fascia, Console, Door Waist Rails
- Tailored Leather Console Sides, Door Armrests
- Front Seat Inertia Reel 3 Point Lap/Shoulder Belt System
- Driver Side Air Bag
- Leather Covered Heated/Reclining Front Sport Seats W/Pwr Variable Lumbar Support
- Cruise Control
- Leather Bound Sport Style Steering Wheel W/6 Position Tilt Adj
- Central Door/Trunk Locking
- Pwr Windows
- Pwr Operated Fully Lined/Thickly Padded Convertible Top
- Lockable Glove Box
- Front Seat Back Lockable Stowage Compartment
- Console
- Speedometer W/Trip Odometer
- Elect Tachometer
- Fuel Level/Water
- Temp/Oil Pressure
- Battery Condition
- Gauges
- Factory Installed Air Cond/Heating W/Auto Temp Control/Auto Fan W/Overriding Manual Control
- Elect Heated Windshield Washer/2 Spd Intermittent Wipers
- Dual Elect Remote Control Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Auto Door Open Warning Lights
- Puddle Lights
- Luggage Compartment Light
- Map Reading Light
- Door Operated Courtesy Lights W/Delayed “Off”
- Halogen Headlights/Fog Lights
- Elect Heated Tinted Glass Rear Window
- Tinted Glass
- Dual Coach Stripes
- Full Size Covered Spare Tire
- 15" Spoke Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- (5) 235/60 VR15 Sbr Tubeless Tires
7 Function Trip Computer Provides:
- Avg Fuel Mileage,
- Fuel Used
- Avg Speed
- Distance Traveled,
- Elapsed Time/Time Of Day
Sound System:
- 80 Watt Pwr Output
- 4 Spkr Stereo System
- Alarm/Code Security System W/Dashboard Warning Alert
- Am/Fm Manual
- Seek/Scan Elect Tuning W/Digital Display
- Soft Load Tape Deck W/Auto Reverse/Tape Program Seek & Scan
- Dolby Auto Equalization For Chrome/Metal Tape
The Mechanics
- 5.3L (5,343cc) V12 engine producing 291 horsepower
- GM 400 3-speed fully automatic transmission (currently defective and requires repair)
- Power assisted rack and pinion steering
- Anti-Lock Brake System with yaw control
- Servo assisted dual circuit 4 wheel disc brakes
- Limited slip differential
- 21.6 gallon fuel tank with locking fuel filler cap
- 113,695 miles recorded on the odometer
The vendor notes that the car currently doesn't run due to a defective gearbox (stays in neutral) and will need attention before it can be driven
Specification:
- Independent Rear Suspension W/Upper/Lower Transverse Control Arms with Coil Springs Mounted Over Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
- Independent Front Suspension W/Upper/Lower Unequal Length A Arms, Coil Springs, Telescoping Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers, Anti Roll Bar, Pwr Dive Geometry
- Anti-Lock Brake System W/Yaw Control Lock Brake System W/Yaw Control
- Servo Assisted Dual Circuit 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
- Pwr Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering
- Ltd Slip Differential
- 21.6 Gallon Fuel Tank W/Locking Fuel Filler Cap/Flap
- 75 Amp Alternator
- 450 Cca Low Maintenance Battery
- Gm 400 80 3 Speed Fully Automatic Transmission
- Elect Ignition
- 5.3 L Efi Dohc Water Cooled Aluminum Alloy V 12 Engine
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