2022-09-02 11:08:53 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 9/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1989-jaguar-xjs-v12-convertible-gzyAJ8_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=46da5c41-030c-44dc-bc0 ...

Auction description:

1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Colour Black

Odometer 60,500 Kilometers

Engine size 5345

Town Ealing

Seller Type Private

Location London

Country United Kingdom

Refurbished and maintained by marque specialist

Powerful 5.3 litre V12 

In great running condition

Sold new in Tokyo, Japan

Re-imported to the UK in 2017

Refurbished by KWE of Newbury

MoT to July 2023 – no advisories

Comes with Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate

Only one keeper since import

The Interior

Retrimmed leather interior

Wooden veneer replaced

Very clean throughout

The interior of any XJ-S is a truly sublime place to be and this particular example is no different. The figure-hugging leather seats provide plentiful support to their occupants. To the driver’s right is the handbrake, leaving plenty of space on the centre console for wood veneer, switches, the automatic gearbox control and of course twin ashtrays. 

Tastefully inlaid veneer can be seen on the door cappings, with all the fine wood trim exhibiting a deep glossy lustre, having been refurbished in 2017. The vendor reports that there are no significant marks or blemishes to the interior, and it appears to be in fantastic overall condition.

We particularly enjoy the vertical-reading gauges on the dash and the curt sign below the fuel gauge calling for ‘premium unleaded only’. A small lockable storage compartment is located behind the seats in addition to the spacious boot, where a full size spare wheel and toolkit can be found. 

The Exterior 

Smart ‘Charcoal’ paintwork

Excellent chrome

Professionally undersealed

The distinctive low silhouette of an XJ-S is instantly recognisable and the Charcoal paintwork on this car gives it a suavely menacing look, which suits it perfectly. Naturally, there are some stone chips and minor blemishes to the paint, including on the rear wheel arches and bumper as well as the leading edge of the bonnet. 

Smart, polished chrome accents finish off the exterior of the XJ-S nicely. And Jaguar decided to print a friendly reminder on the wing mirror that ‘objects in mirror are closer than they appear’. The convertible roof works as it should and appears to be clean and tidy.

Its multi-spoked alloy wheels look to be in great condition and the tyres look to have a reassuring amount of tread left. And the car comes with a Hamilton fitted cover.

Underneath, the vendor reports that there is no known damage or corrosion to the structure of the car, with the underseal treatment applied soon after import to the UK appearing to be in good condition. 

The Mechanics 

Fuel system overhauled in 2017

Brake callipers and some suspension bushes replaced in 2017

No MoT advisories

Who wouldn’t want to own a car with a great big V12 engine? Its 5.3 litres puts out just shy of 300bhp, which makes the XJ-S a fantastically fun car to drive. 

Lift up the bonnet and you are immediately confronted with the sprawling mass of that generously proportioned V12 in an engine bay which looks clean and well looked after. 

The vendor reports that this car has been refurbished and regularly maintained by KWE, who are XJ-S specialists. This should give the next owner confidence that they are buying a car which should be in rude health.

The car reportedly runs and drives exactly as it should do, accelerating strongly, changing gear smoothly and stopping straight and true. There are no reported leaks or smoke and the car still has its throaty exhaust burble.