Closely adhering to William Lyons' motto "grace, space, pace", Jaguar have cemented their reputation in the automotive industry by creating stylish, luxurious and high-performance cars. The Jaguar essence is arguably no better encapsulated than in the  XJ-S.

Endowed with their legendary 5.3-litre 'high-efficiency' V12 engine which offers some 291 bhp - (still a potent amount even by today’s standards). As the convertible variant, this example allows you not only to truly enjoy those summer days but also hear more of the 12-cylinder symphony pushing you along the road. 

This example was tastefully configured and has been cherished throughout its life. This is supported by a thorough service history and simply by admiring its enviable condition. Having covered relatively few miles for its age, this XJ-S is still full of life and deserves to grace the roads for years to come. 

The Signal red paintwork of this XJ-S really helps it to stand out, absent of any noticeable blemishes and chips it has clearly been very well looked after. Moving down the vehicle, the chrome trim has received equal treatment and remains with a mirror shine and absent of any corrosion. 

The black convertible hood was recently replaced and still retains a like-new condition. The black bumpers, which often suffer from colour fade, have also been looked after as they still have a uniform black tone to them. There is a very small dent to the offside rear quarter bumper which is only noticeable when inspecting closely. The badges through are all in excellent original condition with a special mention for the bonnet badge and of course the iconic 'V12' badge mounted to the boot, a great reminder of the masterpiece powering this distinctive vehicle. 

The Jaguar XJ-S boasts an interior of such quality and comfort, it's the envy other manufactures. This example sports a very tasteful cream colourway that exudes class. The leather seats are in a like new condition, completely absent of any rips or tears and with barely any signs of wear. The headlining of the convertible top is colour matched to fit with the cream interior and remains in excellent condition. 

The XJ-S is not short on creature comforts such as a very advanced for the time trip computer and electronically adjustable seats for both the driver and passenger, all of which are reported to be working. As the XJ-S is a 2-seater, it offers ample space for its occupants while not compromising on luggage space. The parcel shelf behind the seats remains in excellent condition with matching carpets throughout the vehicle. The boot is in very good condition and includes a car cover, tonneau cover for the convertible hood, a spare wheel and tool kit, all of which are also in very good condition.

Covering relatively low mileage since 1989, this XJ-S has been treated to regular servicing regardless of the use in-between. This is a great indicator that the vehicle has been cherished and well looked after, this is backed up by the 9 service stamps in the service book and thorough service history present. 

With just over 1000 miles covered in the last 5 years, it is good to see that the servicing has been kept up. The V12 masterpiece within boasts a Lucas fuel system as well as authentic Jaguar belts, a nice detail that shows cost was not an issue when maintaining this glorious vehicle. The engine bay is in tidy condition with some attention possibly needed to the sound proofing which has torn in areas. The underside of this example is also in a tidy condition.

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