2025-04-05 21:40:57 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1991-jaguar-xjs-v12-convertible-g6Dy04

1991 Jaguar XJS

Colour Blue

Odometer29,004 Kilometres

Engine size 5343cc

Seller Type Private

TownAlpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Only 29,000 km from new

Spent a large part of its life in a private collection

Original paintwork and bodywork in very good condition

Recent servicing including new tyres, brakes and electric window motors

Desired colour

Diamond Blue metallic with dark blue leather

Rare to find in this condition and with this mileage

The Most

The Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible is like a 'best of' everything you look for in a good classic GT. Distinctive and elegant styling, very comfortable, truly luxurious and incredibly fast with a thoroughbred engine, a good model is a car to be particularly cherished.

For all these reasons, these models were popular at the time, which is why there are so many of them on the market today. But probably few are as remarkable as this one. It has covered just 29,000 km since leaving the factory and, despite the 34 years that have passed since it left the factory, it is in virtually 'like new' condition.

Finished in the popular combination of Diamond Blue metallic with dark blue roof and interior, this stylish car wears its age exceptionally well. It has spent much of its life in private collections. The vendor acquired the car in 2022 and has treated it with great care. As well as using it sparingly, he has sorted out all the necessary problems.

Recent work includes new tyres, window motors and an overhaul of the braking system. The car does not currently have a MOT certificate, but the vendor has offered to arrange this if requested by the buyer. This is a beautiful example with exceptionally low mileage of an excellent car ideal for the summer.

History and Documents

First registered on 22 August 1991

Acquired by current owner in 2022

Previously part of a private classic car collection

Always stored dry by current and previous owners

No current roadworthiness test, but the seller advises that a roadworthiness test can be carried out on request

Recently repaired tyres, brakes and electric window motors

We are told that the car is factory original with no modifications

Several documents tracing the car's history as shown in the photos

Invoices for the recent work described above and below

Old MOT certificate dated 24 June 2021

Serial numbers are marked as appropriate

Condition

Original Diamond Blue metallic paintwork in very good condition

There are some minor marks and signs of use to note on the photos

This includes chips on the inner edge of the bonnet and chips on the passenger side B-pillar

The bodywork shows very well in the photos, with the vendor reporting that the car is "as new".

The arches, rocker panels and underbody all appear to be in good condition for their age

Folding blue cloth electric soft top in very good condition with clear rear window

Original factory car with correct trellis style alloy wheels and matching spare wheel

Alloy wheels look good with little wear

Recently fitted with new tyres which have covered very few miles

Lights, including headlights, look good with no reported problems

Dark blue leather interior showing very little wear, even in high use areas such as the driver's bolster

There is some light wear on the front seats, but it is not unsightly

Original factory interior with no reported modifications

Walnut veneer in very good condition on doors, dashboard and centre console

There are no obvious cracks or delamination in the wood.

Lights, controls and dials work correctly with no reported problems

No dashboard warning lights reported

Electric window motors recently replaced

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine with fuel injection

3-speed automatic gearbox

The vendor reports that the mileage shown is correct

Brakes recently serviced

No operating or driving problems reported