2024-03-06 22:06:19 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xj-s-v12-convertible-8lYM9g

Seller's description:

1988 Jaguar XJS

Colour Blue

Odometer 83,091 Miles

Engine size 5343

Seller Type Trade

Town Hanwell

Location London

Country United Kingdom

Low mileage and well maintained V12

Popular Arctic Blue with blue roof and leather

Thick history file of ongoing maintenance

Long MOT to February 2025 with no advisories

Just five registered keepers

Attractive super-smooth GT convertible

History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd June 1988 

Just five registered keepers from new 

Vendor acquired the car in April 2001 

Old MOTs and invoices verify the low mileage 

Thick history file with regular scheduled and other maintenance 

Original factory book and wallet set in good condition 

VIN records confirm this as a 1988 model 

MOT valid to 25th February 2025 with no advisories and 83,089 miles on test 

The Condition

Popular Arctic Blue metallic paintwork with hand-finished red coachline

Very original car with excellent bodywork showing no visible corrosion 

Paintwork similarly well presented with no noticeable scratches

Underside shows no structural issues and none advised on recent MOT

Factory standard car with lattice alloy wheels in good condition 

Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres showing good condition and tread

Blue fabric roof operates correctly with no visible marks 

Blue tonneau cover 

Blue leather interior showing very light wear to driver’s bolster but not elsewhere

Burr walnut veneers in good order with no noticeable marks or deterioration 

Aftermarket Pioneer stereo with USB connectivity 

Heated front seats with electric lumbar support 

Well kept switchgear showing only very light marks 

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 fuel injected Jaguar engine 

3spd automatic gearbox 

Thick history file indicating regular servicing and maintenance 

No reported mechanical or other running issues