2022-11-12 13:17:36 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1989-jaguar-xjs-convertible-v12-guy-salmon-jubile ...

Auction description:

1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12 Guy Salmon Jubilee Edition

Colour Blue & Silver

Odometer 65,845 Miles

Engine size 5343

Town Dorchester

Seller Type Private

Location Dorset

Country United Kingdom

Rare modified XJS Cabriolet 

Only 3 owners from new 

5.3L Jaguar HE V12 

UK registered April 1989 

Only 3 previous owners 

Valid V5c present 

The current owner was a close friend of the late Guy Salmon and his family

The current owner purchased the car in 2014 and has carried out various repairs and improvements 

MOT until 28th September 2023 

No advisories listed on MOT were carried out in September 2022 

Only 3,800 miles covered in the last 7 years 

Manufacturer book pack present 

Multiple invoices present for parts and work carried out 

Past MOT certificates included 

THE INTERIOR 

Tidy condition with minor blemishes 

Beige leather seat trim 

Driver's seat showing wear 

Wear on bolster and seat pictured 

Passenger seat in good condition 

Grey carpet in good shape 

Walnut veneer looks bright and with the smallest of age-related blemishes visible

Pop-up vanity mirror in the glove box 

Original radio 

Heated seats 

Electric windows are not currently operational 

The boot is clean and in good condition 

Spare wheel and an unused original tool kit present 

THE EXTERIOR 

Fabulous looking car 

Areas of wear and blemishes present 

Gorgeous Cobalt blue and silver two-tone paint 

Black convertible roof in very good condition 

Electronic roof, fully operational 

Small and minor scratches present across the vehicle 

Areas of attention to the rear right of the car pictured 

Alloy wheels in fine condition with good tyre tread 

Jubilee styling additions present, including the famous front small radiator grille - Attractive car, amplified with the addition of Guy Salmons Jubilee additions 

THE MECHANICS 

Started without issue 

No reported faults 

5343cc HE V12 

Automatic transmission

Extensively maintained with servicing and invoices present 

MOT until September 2023 

Full rear suspension strip down & rebuilt by Jaguar specialist 

Replacement steering rack 

The radiator has been re-cored and upgraded 

New starter motor 

New K&N reusable high-flow air filters 

Documented main dealer maintenance