2023-06-01 15:50:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/23

angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2587-10-Jun-2023/2131~1-1988-jaguar-xj-s-convertible-auto

Auction description:

Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June

1988 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000

V5 present

MoT date: 07/11/2023

Chassis number: SAJJNADW3DA151640

This Jaguar XJ-S Convertible, finished in metallic Bordeaux red with Doeskin leather interior, has been owned by the vendor since 2018 when purchased from a classic car specialist. The car was last serviced in October 2022 and is described as reliable and running well with everything working as it should. In September 2020 it was fitted with four new Pirelli P600 tyres and has covered around 1,200 miles since. 

It comes with the original service book containing 14 main dealer and specialist stamps between 1989 at 1,248 miles to 2019 at 33,950 miles. Heritage certificate, original book-pack, 2018 bill of sale, MoTs, some receipts and sales brochures. The mileage is recorded at 36,056.

2025-04-05 17:05:30 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/25

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xj-s-v12-he-convertible-nPbza8

Auction description:

36,286 documented miles from new 

Full service history with few miles since last work

Pretty Bordeaux Red metallic with doeskin leather

Very well kept and highly presented low mileage car 

Recent matching Pirelli P600 tyres with only 1,200 miles covered

MOT to July 2025 with no advisories

Just 36,286 miles from new. That figure is verified by the service history, which shows a run of regular work by main dealers and specialists. The car has covered few miles since the last service. 

The quality and condition of this early V12 convertible are clear from the photos. It is one of the desirable pre-facelift, HE cars that retains the chrome bumpers and neat details of these mid-period cars. An advisory-free MOt to July 2025 underlines the points we’ve made above and the condition you can view in the photos. 

The vendor says: 

“This beautiful XJS Convertible is an immaculate example of this model, drives perfectly, providing comfort and joy to any driver, exuding class and the Jaguar heritage, a pleasure to own. Amazing value for money and a true classic in its own right, and can only appreciate in value.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 7th June 1988 

Eight registered keepers from new 

Factory handbooks and wallets as shown 

1 set of keys

JDHT certificate as shown 

Original service book with 14 main dealer and specialist stamps from 1989 to 2019

Last serviced in October 2022

2018 bill of sale, MOTs, various receipts, and original sales brochures available

MOT to 7th July 2025 with no advisories

36,253 miles showing on MOT test and 36,286 miles in photos 

The Condition

Original Bordeaux Red metallic paintwork with gold pinstripe present well

Bodywork is in very good order in usual XJ-S check areas such as arches and sills

Factory standard car with lattice alloy wheels and matching spare in good order

Matching Pirelli P600 quality tyres with 1,200 miles since fitment

Black folding electric hard top in very good condition with matching tonneau 

Underside presents well in photos with no structural issues on MOT 

Doeskin leather interior appears in smart condition

There is little obvious wear to usual high-traffic areas such as driver’s bolster

Walnut veneers are in good condition across dashboard and doors

No noticeable delamination or cracking to wood including console ‘ski slope’

Very original car including Jaguar factory stereo and car phone with fitted armrest

Rear storage box behind seats

Well-kept carpets through cabin and boot with no reported tears, rips or stains

No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials 

No dashboard warning lights advised 

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 fuel injected 285bhp engine 

3spd automatic gearbox 

We understand that this is a matching numbers car 

Well maintained through its life confirming low mileage

Maintained by main dealers and specialists 

Vendor informs us that the vehicle drives perfectly

Recent service in October 2022 with little mileage since

No mechanical issues reported by the vendor

Smart engine bay as shown in photos 

No advisories on current MOT