2025-12-10 08:56:04 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1990-jaguar-xjs-convertible-53l-v12-4wQe1g

Seller's description:

1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible 5,3L V12

Colour Silver

Odometer 113,695 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Transmission Automatic, 3 speed

Steering position Left Hand Drive

Fuel type Petrol

Seller Type Trade

Schiedam, Netherlands

Low mileage for year of under 114,000 miles

Desirable V12 model with pre-facelift chrome bumpers

Well kept grey leather interior

Matching numbers 5.3L V12 engine

Includes USA title and Dutch import documentation

Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

This 1990 pre-facelift V12 retains the chrome bumpers of the mid-period cars and spent its life in the USA before arriving in Europe recently. Finished in silver metallic with a matching grey leather interior and complementary blue roof, it is a low mileage car for the year with under 114,000 miles from new.

There are a few points to note on the paintwork in the photos, but the interior presents well with little wear. The car will require some attention to the gearbox before using on the road.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1990 in USA

USA title and Dutch import documentation

All duties and VAT have been paid for European import

Original window sticker showing initial retail price of $57,525 USD

Matching numbers 5.3L V12 engine according to vendor

VIN number SAJNW484XLC169241

Registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer

The Condition

Finished in silver with some variations in paint colour to note in photos

Chrome front and rear bumpers with USA specification quad headlights

Bonnet leaper fitted

Retains its lattice-style alloy wheels

Blue folding electric roof with matching tonneau

Grey leather interior with walnut veneers as shown

Fitted with driver’s wheel airbag

Specification:

Advanced Impact Protection

All Steel Monocoque Body

Zinc Coated Steel Body

Anti Chip Compound On Lower Body

Stainless Steel Exhaust Components

Forward Hinged Hood

Cigarette Lighter

Elect Aerial

Fully Carpeted Rear Luggage Area

Carpeted Trunk

Deep Pile Carpet

Hand Finished Burl Walnut Fascia, Console, Door Waist Rails

Tailored Leather Console Sides, Door Armrests

Front Seat Inertia Reel 3 Point Lap/Shoulder Belt System

Driver Side Air Bag

Leather Covered Heated/Reclining Front Sport Seats W/Pwr Variable Lumbar Support

Cruise Control

Leather Bound Sport Style Steering Wheel W/6 Position Tilt Adj

Central Door/Trunk Locking

Pwr Windows

Pwr Operated Fully Lined/Thickly Padded Convertible Top

Lockable Glove Box

Front Seat Back Lockable Stowage Compartment

Factory Installed Air Cond/Heating W/Auto Temp Control/Auto Fan W/Overriding Manual Control

Elect Heated Windshield Washer/2 Spd Intermittent Wipers

Dual Elect Remote Control Heated Exterior Mirrors

Auto Door Open Warning Lights

Puddle Lights

Luggage Compartment Light

Map Reading Light

Door Operated Courtesy Lights W/Delayed “Off”

Halogen Headlights/Fog Lights

Elect Heated Tinted Glass Rear Window

Tinted Glass

Dual Coach Stripes

Full Size Covered Spare Tire

15" Spoke Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels

(5) 235/60 VR15 Sbr Tubeless Tires

7 Function Trip Computer Provides:

Avg Fuel Mileage,

Fuel Used

Avg Speed

Distance Traveled,

Elapsed Time/Time Of Day

Sound System:

80 Watt Pwr Output

4 Spkr Stereo System

Alarm/Code Security System W/Dashboard Warning Alert

Am/Fm Manual

Seek/Scan Elect Tuning W/Digital Display

Soft Load Tape Deck W/Auto Reverse/Tape Program Seek & Scan

Dolby Auto Equalization For Chrome/Metal Tape

The Mechanics

5.3L (5,343cc) V12 engine producing 291 horsepower

GM 400 3-speed fully automatic transmission (currently defective and requires repair)

Power assisted rack and pinion steering

Anti-Lock Brake System with yaw control

Servo assisted dual circuit 4 wheel disc brakes

Limited slip differential

21.6 gallon fuel tank with locking fuel filler cap

113,695 miles recorded on the odometer

The vendor notes that the car currently doesn't run due to a defective gearbox (stays in neutral) and will need attention before it can be driven