2016-03-16 10:15:04 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 3/16/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJS-Base-Coupe-2-Door-/301897358496
Current bid US $1,025 reserve not met 6 bids 5 days left in auction. Seller crecons, 73k miles.

Sellers description:
1985 Jaguar XJS V12. Looks great, runs smooth and strong. But...was changing coolant and found a small amount of oil in the expansion tank. Most likely culprit is a head gasket leak. Bummer. Car has never overheated, runs strong, smooth and cool. No water contamination in the oil, and no signs of cylinder leakage. Driven regularly (now carefully) with no apparent further ill effects. But alas, it is now a project car. So, here's the rest:

The Good:
-Straight, 99.9% rust free body (dime-sized blemish at quarter panel/rocker joint; couple surface bubbles in trunk drip rail) with beautiful pewter gray finish--no fading, no cracking--a few tiny chips and light scratches here and there (see photos)--but the overall effect is stunning.
-Chrome and rubber very good to excellent
-Engine fires at 1st bump--runs strong, smooth and cool. No smoke, no noises, but...(see above)
-Transmission functions perfectly
-Suspension nice and tight
-New shocks all around
-New fuel pump and filter
-Yokahama tires (about 50% tread)
-Power windows/locks/interior lighting work properly
-All gauges work (voltmeter reads low---false reading--charging system fine)
-Carpeting and interior leather panels excellent
-Trunk nice and clean, all carpeting excellent
-Extensive service records included

The Sketchy:
-Small amount of oil found in coolant expansion tank--probably head gasket leak
-Leaks a little oil (little drip on floor)--may be connected to above, or may just be "If your Jaguar's not leaking oil, it's probably out of oil"
-Wood shows usual crazing in veneer (see photos)
-Seams split in front seats (Leather still very good--needs to be resewn)
-floppy headliner (pinned up)
-Trip computer ist kaput
-AC/Heat works perfectly--When it works at all--which is completely random: sometimes it will crank right up, sometimes you turn on the switch and...bupkis. Sometimes it will magically come alive as you're driving down the road. I've tracked this to the fan/compressor control circuit (which was rewired by the PO)--Most likely culprit is the 'amplifier' which is really just a little relay pack--you can find 'em online for about a hundred bucks, and replacement is a light afternoon project (it's behind the left console kick panel)
-Right radio channel out;
-Auxiliary cooling fan switch sticky (sometimes it comes on when you turn on the ignition)

So, in sum, what we have here is a really nice hobby/project car that you can enjoy while you tinker. I'd drive it cross-country were it not for the likely head gasket issue. As such, I strongly recommend having it shipped. Love the thing, but just took on an old Alfa Spider, and one project has to go.

2016-12-02 14:05:00 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/2/16
www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Jaguar-XJS-/142197924819
Opening bid US $1,895, no reserve, no bids 2 days left in auction buy it now price $2,000, seller dagobert, car now said to be in Waverly, Tennessee, 76k miles.

Sellers description:
1985 Jaguar XJS; metallic gray with oyster leather interior. Car is in average shape for its age. Runs and drives but needs some work (it IS a 1980s Jaguar after all, and anyone who tells you theirs doesn't either never drives it or is lying through their teeth). The interior has the typical wood trim delamination and the stitching needs to be redone on the original Connely leather seats. The headliner fabric is there but also needs replacement. As far as mechanical condition, the car does run and drive but I think there may be rust in the gas tank, as it goes a few miles and then seems to run out of fuel. Once it sits overnight, however, it usually starts right back up again. When it is running, it does not overheat and runs smooth, so I think it may be a fuel issue. Also, when I replaced the fuel filter it ran great for a while but then started doing this again. Also, the climate control system is not working. It is not perfect but is pretty solid otherwise and would make a great car for someone to fix up and have a really nice classic antique Jag, and the no reserve opening bid reflects the condition of the car.

2016-12-13 14:17:50 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/13/16
www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Jaguar-XJS-/142209830182
Current bid US $1,995, no reserve, 1 bid 2 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction lists the car as sold.