2014-07-02 10:12:21 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/14
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Auction description:
Lot number 93
Estimate £6,000 - £8,000
Description Jaguar XJS-C V12 Cabriolet
Registration C747 LOG
Year 1986
Colour Black
Engine size 5,343 cc
Chassis No. SAJJNACW3CC128171
Engine No. BS039524HA

This 1986 example of Jaguar's flagship cabriolet has had just two owners in the last 22 years. The twin-headlamp beauty has covered 85,108 miles and has bills and service invoices from day one - some £20,000 worth. All the MOTs from 1999 are also included in the history file.

Usefully, this car has rear seats rather than the two small luggage lockers and retains the bags for the targa panels in the boot. You'll find the original tool kit there too.
The car is reportedly in very good overall condition and drives well, although the vendor advises that the air conditioning is not presently working.

Last serviced 800 miles ago in April 2012, the XJS had new rear brake callipers in October 2013. It is MOT'd until April 2015 (there are two new rear tyres on order to replace cracked ones as per last MOT), and the car is taxed until the end of October 2014.

Values of the targa/cabriolet XJS lag slightly behind those of the full convertible, yet in many ways it presents the more versatile option - full or half roof down etc. With one of motoring's most legendary engines under the long bonnet and more adaptable open-air options, this might turn out to be a bargain for the touring enthusiast.

2014-09-17 16:19:19 | pauls writes:

Car sold for £3,800