Distinctive Solent Blue paintwork with cream leather upholstery
Regularly serviced by Jaguar specialists Powerbell
Pioneer sound system with 6 CD changer
Over £8,000 spent on maintenance and repairs at Independent Jaguar Specialist Thomas Barclay
The Appeal
This 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12 is quite the classic, boasting a blend of British elegance and raw power that's difficult to match. The XJS holds a special place in Jaguar's history, being the successor to the iconic E-Type and producing a fascinating combination of luxury, performance, and refinement.
This particular example sports the distinctive Solent Blue paintwork coupled with cream leather upholstery, a combination that is sure to turn heads. The vehicle has been well-maintained, with a history of regular servicing and considerable investment in maintenance and repairs. The inclusion of an a Pioneer sound system with 6 CD changer adds to its appeal.
The History and Paperwork
Current MOT, valid until May 2025
Service history is good, invoices for major and minor parts
Last serviced in May 2023 by Jaguar specialists Powerbell
The vehicle has had 6 previous owners and has been owned for the last 8 years by the current registered keeper
Always garaged under the current registered keepers ownership
The Condition
Cream leather upholstery in fair condition
Some areas of wear present, but nothing which appears to distract from her overall beauty
Some of the wood veneer shows damage
Equipped with a Pioneer sound system with 6 CD changer
Bodywork is in generally good condition
Is in a distinct Solent Blue colour
The paintwork is presentable, with some small scratches and signs to suggest it may have been resprayed
The Mechanics
5.3L V12 powerplant
Automatic transmission
Mechanical condition appears good
The tachometer appears to currently be unfunctional
The speedometer appears to be a little lazy only coming alive above around 10mph
All gauges appear to read a little low – a possible cause may be a bad earth wire to the cluster which appears to be a common fault on XJS’s, but this has not been investigated
The car has a long MOT until May 2025, starts relatively easily, sounds well and drives with no obvious faults being evident other than those noted, however this vehicle is being auctioned as needing a good going over before any use as there may be additional faults which are not noted
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