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Winning bid
€14,000

1989 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible 5.3 V12

Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

  • Clean Carfax with 29 service records confirming damage-free history and genuine mileage
  • USA-market car with Dutch import documentation, all duties and sales tax paid
  • Matching numbers 5.3-liter V12 engine producing 291 HP
  • Last serviced under 30 miles ago
  • High specification including power convertible top, air conditioning, cruise control, and premium sound system
  • Seller can assist with Worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The XJ-S represents the final chapter of traditional Jaguar grand touring, combining effortless V12 power with elegant styling that has aged remarkably well. The convertible variant offers open-air motoring with V12 performance.
This 1989 example is a USA-market car that has been imported to Europe with all the paperwork properly sorted, including Dutch import documentation and all duties and sales tax paid. It comes with a clean Carfax report featuring 29 service records, which confirms both its damage-free history and genuine mileage reading of 88,655 miles. The matching numbers V12 engine produces 291 HP and is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.
Having been serviced under 30 miles ago, this XJ-S needs to be registered by its lucky new keeper. The seller can also assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements.
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History and Paperwork

  • USA-market car, production year 1989
  • VIN: SAJNV484XKC158340
  • Imported to Europe with Dutch import documentation
  • All import duties and sales tax paid
  • Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
  • USA Title present
  • Clean Carfax report with 29 service records confirming damage-free history and genuine mileage
  • Last serviced under 30 miles ago

The Condition

  • Forward-hinged hood
  • Auto door open warning lights w/puddle lights
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Map reading light
  • Door-operated courtesy lights w/delayed “off”
  • Cruise control “On/Off/Resume”
  • Stowage bags for Targa roof panels & boot covers
  • Carpeted trunk w/spare tire cover
  • Deep pile carpet
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Sound system inc: 80-watt power output, 4-speaker stereo system, alarm/code security system w/dashboard warning alert, AM/FM manual seek & scan electronic tuning w/digital display, soft-load tape deck w/auto reverse/tape program seek & scan, Dolby automatic equaliser
  • Inertia reel seat belts
  • Burl walnut fascia/control panel/inserts to console & door waist rail
  • Leather-covered door panels/bins/console/armrests
  • Heated reclining leather-covered front seats w/power adjustable lumbar support & head restraints
  • Locking fuel filler cap/flap
  • Central door locking by key or interior lock of either door
  • Heated rear window
  • Power-operated folding fabric top & matching boot cover
  • Power window/top switches on console
  • Fully carpeted rear luggage area
  • Lockable glove box
  • Console
  • Right-side lever controls electric heated windshield washer / 2-speed wipers with single wipe & intermittent capabilities
  • Multi-purpose lever on left side of steering column controls for low beam/high beam/flasher & directionals, cruise control “set”
  • Dual warning light system for vehicle status & vital functions including: main beam, hazard warning ignition, hand brake, low brake fluid, oil pressure, direction indicators, low coolant, seat belt not fastened, bulb feature
  • Fuel level / water temperature / oil pressure / battery condition gauges
  • Trip computer, speedometer with trip odometer, electric tachometer
  • Auto fan with over-riding manual control
  • Factory-installed air conditioning/heating unit with auto temperature control
  • Convex mirror on right side
  • Electric remote-control heated exterior mirrors operated from driver’s side
  • Halogen fog lights
  • Halogen headlights
  • Tinted glass
  • All-steel monocoque body
  • Dual coach stripes
  • 15" 5-spoke cast aluminium alloy wheels
  • Pirelli P5 215/70 VR15 SBR tubeless tires
  • Independent rear suspension with drive shafts forming upper links, radius arms, paired shock absorbers with coil springs
  • Independent “anti-dive” geometry front suspension with semi-trailing wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers, and anti-sway bar
  • Servo-assisted dual-circuit 4-wheel disc brakes with pressure differential warning actuator
  • Adjustable steering column
  • Power-assisted rack & pinion steering

The Mechanics

  • 5.3-Litre L12 cylinder water-cooled aluminum alloy OHV Lucas DEFI (326 cubic inch) engine
  • GM 400 three-speed fully automatic transmission with over-riding manual control
  • Matching numbers engine
  • Last serviced under 30 miles ago
  • Servo-assisted dual-circuit four-wheel disc brakes with pressure differential warning actuator
  • Independent front suspension with anti-dive geometry, semi-trailing wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers and anti-sway bar
  • Independent rear suspension with drive shafts forming upper links, radius arms, paired shock absorbers with coil springs
  • Power-assisted rack and pinion steering with adjustable column
  • 24-gallon fuel tank
  • 75-amp alternator with 68-amp low-maintenance battery
  • Negative ground 12-volt electrical system
  • Factory air conditioning with automatic temperature control
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows
  • Electric remote-control heated exterior mirrors
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer system
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Winning bid
€14,000
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Auction Details

  • Year1989
  • MakeJaguar
  • ModelXJS
  • ColourBlack
  • Odometer88,655 Miles
  • Engine size5343cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 3 speed
  • Steering positionLeft Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownSchiedam
  • CountryNetherlands
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Bidding history

17 Bids

b3GijGp••••
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€14,000
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€13,500
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€13,000
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michael••••
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€12,250
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€12,000
17/02/26
America••••
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€11,250
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b3GijGp••••
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€11,000
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America••••
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€10,250
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b3GijGp••••
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€10,000
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€9,000
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