2016-07-27 20:54:54 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 12/15
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1988-jaguar-xj-s-53-convertible/12167

Auction description:
Lot No 27
XJ-S 5.3 Convertible
Year 1988
Vehicle Registration E850LAC
Chassis Number SAJJNADW3DA149573
Engine Number 85058032HA
CC 5343
Body Colour Arctic Blue
Trim Colour Blue
MOT Expiry March 2016
Estimate £

- First registered to Jaguar Cars and used by its then chairman Sir John Egan
- Current (third) ownership since 1996 and 49,900 recorded miles
- Offered with extensive history file and MoT'd into March 2016

It was in 1988 that the fully Convertible version of the XJ-S replaced the Targa-Type XJ-SC, and this smartly-presented righthand drive Artic Blue example hails from April of that year. It has a fine history, having been first registered by Jaguar Cars and apparently used on occasion by the then Chairman, Sir John Egan. In October the following year it was sold to Central News presenter Bob Warman who retained until 1996, when it was acquired by the vendor. Since then it has been garaged, reserved for the summer months, and maintained, updated and serviced on a regular basis by former Jaguar Cars engineers at Specialist Motor Services of Halesowen, and more recently by the vendor's local garage. He currently regards the bodywork and paintwork as being in 'good condition' and the V12 engine as 'smooth and quiet'. This Convertible cat's total indicated mileage stands at just 49,925 and the Jaguar is now being offered complete with an extensive history file containing full documentation, Jaguar workshop manuals etc, tonneau cover and waterproof hood bag, plus the benefit of aftermarket central locking and FoxGuard alarm and immobiliser systems. Good examples of these delightful motorcars are becoming more and more keenly sought.

2022-05-08 09:27:49 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 5/22

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2022-05-21/cars/ref-42-1988-jaguar-xj-s-conv ...

Auction description:

Ascot Racecourse May 21st 2022

1988 Jaguar XJ S Convertible

Lot Number 221

Registration E850 LAC

Chassis Number SAJJNADW3DA149573

Engine Number 8S058032HA

Odometer reading 50,108 miles

Estimate £13,000 - £18,000

First owner was Chief Executive of Jaguar

Entered from a private collection

MoT expires April 2023

This excellent 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible with the automatic gearbox was retained by Jaguar Cars when new to be used by the then Chief Executive Officer Mr. John Egan. This car has been looked after and fully maintained and has only covered 50,000 miles. It has been in a private collection since 2016, finished in Artic Blue metallic with Isis Blue leather interior, complemented with the walnut veneered dashboard and wood rimmed steering wheel. This lovely XJS Convertible is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in April 2023 and the service and handbook pack which shows the mileage up to 2006 at 45,459 miles. The MoT history then confirms the total mileage of 50,089 at the MoT in October 2020. Its paintwork and interior are in superb condition considering its age and being the more desirable V12 model, this surely must be one of the finest examples on the market today.