2021-07-26 16:56:22 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/21
www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/534103

Auction description:
1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Estimate: £7,000-9,000

V12 Cabriolet that's seen little use since the last MOT expired in 2017; showing just over 72,300 miles

Supplied new in August 1989 by Grange Motors Welwyn of Hertfordshire this attractive V12 powered convertible XJS has seen little, if any use since its last MOT in January 2016 after which our vendor purchased it in May 2016 and put it in storage always with the intent of using it but never getting round to it.

Finished in a lovely hue of blue with U.S style twin head lights, cream leather interior piped blue, wood trim and mohair power hood with heated rear window the car has the typical well appointed spec of most XJS’s of the era.

Given the car has stood for so long, its no surprise the car ran a little roughly with an uneven idle, hunting and when engagging reverse it took more effort than normal to reverse with some shuddering and would evidently benefit from a thorough service, check over and MOT prior to any use on the public road.

Showing just over 72,300 miles the car appears in good cpsmetic order with but a few minor areas that could be improved, as pictured. The history file includes the V5C showing 11 former keepers, the owner’s pack with manuals and service book revealing 13 stamps inc. PDI the last in October 2010 at 66,831 miles, a selection of SORN docs, 13 old MOT certificates dating back to 1998 at 54,564 miles and few invoices including for purchase of a hood bag in 1998 and twin headlamp conversion in December 1998 at a cost of £389.

Crying out for some love and use, these full convertible models can often fetch a premium especially with lower mileage such as this car. Give it the time and love it deserves and it could reward in an array of ways.

Reg No: G987PWR
Chassis Number: SAJJNADW3DB163683
Engine Number: 8S069817SA
Engine Size: 5343
Documents V5C; owner's pack & service book with 13 stamps; 13 old MOTs; invoices; SORN docs; copy old V5C; no current MOT - expired 2017

2022-05-15 07:11:06 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1989-jaguar-xj-s-v12-convertible-nrd9A8_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=b99d02cf-4472-4790-910 ...

Auction description:

1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

Colour Blue

Odometer 72,518 Miles

Engine size 5343

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Shropshire

Country United Kingdom

Lovely condition

Very original

Recently recommissioned

Registered new 1 August 1989

Sold to a London-based lady who kept it until 1996

Twin headlamp conversion fitted in 1998

It remained with the second owner for another seven years and the third for a further three before passing into the hands of a collector in 2006

Since 2006 it has covered fewer than 1,500 miles in the hands of three collectors

SORN’d since 2016, it was sent to a classic car restoration specialist for a full service and re-commissioning in 2021

Work carried out included:

New battery

Replacing the AVG unit on the engine

General testing and re-tuning

Automatic gearbox removed and overhauled with all seals, filters and fluids renewed

Front brakes stripped, new callipers and vented discs fitted, cylinder pistons overhauled, new pads

New bushes on the front shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, lower wishbones and top suspension joints

Rear axle dropped, new vented discs fitted, new handbrake and disc pads, new piston seals, bleed nipples and grease

Tyres were tested and removed and re-sealed as necessary

The power hood was freed off and lubricated, all relays removed and tested and all mechanisms lubricated

All locks and hinges lubricated

All auxiliaries and systems tested

Fully road tested

Will be supplied with a fresh MOT

Selection of invoices and old MOT certificates

Service book showing full history

Original handbook in leather wallet

V5 present

Arctic blue metallic paint

Fully functioning matching blue hood

Twin headlamp conversion

Creamy 5.2litre V12

Automatic gearbox

Drives well