2024-09-20 23:57:47 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xjs-v12-nR7kQ4

Seller's description:

1988 Jaguar XJS V12

Colour Blue

Odometer 73,306 Miles

Engine size 5343

Seller Type Private

Town Leeds

County Yorkshire

Country United Kingdom

Full service history carried out by Appleyards

Stored in a garage for the last 24 years

Only 3 previous registered keepers

Comprehensive collection of handbooks, manuals, and history papers

Registered in 1988

3 previous registered keepers

Purchased by the current owner on 26/04/1996

MOT expired in April 1999

Restoration partially started but never completed

Car is partially disassembled 

Stored in a garage for the last 24 years

Full service history carried out by Appleyards

Last serviced by Appleyards of Bradford

Comes with all handbooks, manuals, and history papers

Contacted the Jaguar club for restoration advice

Currently indicates 73,306 miles

The Condition

Restoration project commenced but not completed

Bodywork in need of restoration

Paintwork requires a full respray

Rear wheel arch quarter panels need replacing

Both front wings have been replaced

Under seal peeling away, requiring re-application

Some areas of corrosion to the underside

Cabin has been partially disassembled 

Leather interior components removed and stored indoors

Leather components balmed every 6 months, the vendor informs us that they are in superb condition

Carpets in very good condition

The Mechanics

5.3-Litre V12 powerplant

Automatic transmission with 3 gears

Engine is complete and may need some restoration

Front and rear suspension bushes, springs, etc., need replacing as part of the restoration project

Car is currently a non-runner and needs a full restoration before returning to the road