2013-09-10 18:08:37 | pauls writes:

Car was on ebay 7/8/13
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Opening bid $500, received no bids, most like was sold before bids were received.

Sellers description:
41,651 original miles
*NO RESERVE*

This classic Jaguar is in exceptional condition. It is a pristine example of a classic British coupe with a sleek body and long bonnet. This XJ-S has been preserved by the temperate climate of Bend, Oregon where it resided in storage for the last 20 years and was taken out and enjoyed on only the finest of days.

The exterior retains the original paint. The body of the car is Carnelian Red. The body is laser straight and the panel gap and fitment is factory. The combination of bright red paint, matte black bumpers, and white striped tires create a very striking package! A recent detail and polish gave the paint a reflection that looks 100 miles deep!

The XJ-S rolls on the factory aluminum wheels with chrome center caps. They have no curb rash or imperfections. The tires are made by Pirelli in size P215/75/R15 and have a thin white stripe and good tread remaining.

All the exterior glass is crystal clear and scratch free without any delamination or imperfections. Look closely at the photos and you'll notice the original factory stamping on the glass. The matte black trim around the windows is perfect without any chips or dents. The exterior trim and bright work is perfect and shiny.

Open the doors and you will find the luxurious interior is in impeccable condition. In the door jams you will find soft and supple weather-stripping. From the carpet to the headliner the interior looks like it just came out of the factory.

The biscuit-colored leather seats show no wear or tears. The dashboard is crack free and doesn't show any sun fading. Even the quartz clock in the instrument cluster is in working order. Inside the glove box, the next owner will be treated to the original factory owner's manual.

The carpeting is protected by the factory floor mats. The carpet is stain free and stands tall with no signs of wear marks. The door panels are very straight and do not have any signs of warping from the elements. Inside the trunk, you will find the factory carpeting along with the original jack, spare tire, and tool kit. All of which, appear to have never been used!

Being a Jaguar, this XJ-S is fully loaded. It includes all the power features such as power windows, power door locks, and ice-cold Air Conditioning. Being a driver's car, it features a telescoping steering column that allows you to adjust the seating position for the shape and size of any driver. The vintage Jaguar stereo features an AM/FM radio and cassette player that is connected to a power antenna.

Under the bonnet, you will find a tidy and clean engine compartment. This XJ-S is powered by the original 5.3L V-12 motor. The motor starts instantly and settles into a smooth idle. It breathes through dual exhaust that provides a nice rumble. The powerful engine is connected to a smooth-shifting Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission (built by GM). When this car was new, it was a top-tier sports car and one of the fastest vehicles on the road! A high-speed vehicle wouldn't be complete without powerful brakes. This Jag stops smoothly without any pulsation in the pedal.

This XJ-S is a unique opportunity to own a well preserved Jaguar. It's likely you won't find another in this condition and with such low miles. This car wouldn't look out of place on the showroom floor or in a private collection. It is becoming harder to find classic automobiles that have low miles and are rust free.