XJ-S | Glacier White | ||||
Convertible | Buckskin | ||||
Right Hand Drive | |||||
1988 | Glacier White | ||||
2022 | Buckskin | ||||
Exc. Original | Black | ||||
Hampshire | |||||
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2022-02-03 10:30:40 | pauls writes:
Car at auction 2/22
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xjs-he-convertible-53-v12-nvy3Gg
Auction description:
1988 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3 V12 Convertible
Colour White
Odometer 42,093 Miles
Engine size 5343
Town Fareham
Location Hampshire
Country United Kingdom
Presents in very good order throughout.
Low mileage and low ownership.
Mechanically sound, offered with a fresh MoT.
This low-mileage, low-ownership and highly presentable Jaguar XJ-S received its first UK registration on 26th May, 1988. During the intervening 44 years, the car has been lovingly enjoyed by just four keepers, the current of whom acquired the car in May, 1998, some 24 years ago.
The current MoT expires January 31st 2022 and the car is currently SORNed and a rummage through online MoT records indicates a pass for the seven previous tests. When not in use the car has been dry-stored and only removed from the garage for brief local excursions to keep the mechanicals active and lubricated.
Incidentally, the car has been driven just 4,700 miles in the intervening years since the car’s MoT of May, 2006, which recorded a mileage of 37,395.
The Paperwork
Accompanying the sale will be the V5C, owner’s handbook, service record book, original PDI inspection, two sets of keys, radio/cassette instruction manual and a small file of past paperwork which details spares acquired and maintenance undertaken in recent years.
The Interior
While not quite in concours condition, the interior of this automotive gem presents in exceptionally good condition, to the extent that the writer frequently had to remind himself that this is a thirty-four year old British classic.
The XJ-S's original interior reflects its ‘lovingly and lightly used’ condition and promises to be a delightful place in which to spend some immersive, luxo-barge road time.
Specified in light-brown 'Buckskin' leather and beautifully contrasted with full-width veneered wood trims on the dashboard, it's all very straight in here, with the door cards presenting remarkably well for their age, as do the carpets and convertible hood interior. Only the steering wheel has a patina commensurate with the car’s low mileage rather than its age.
The center vent wood trim has a light discolouring to the wood and there is evidence of surface scratches to the driver’s door veneer wood trim, likely caused by keys or jewellery. However, a restorative wood-shop should make short shrift of that in no time at all.
Like the condition of the cabin, the boot is very tidy and clean – like nothing has ever been placed in there. The weather-proof car cover currently being stored in the boot will accompany the car, along with the fire extinguisher.
The Exterior
Along with the smart and tidy interior, the car’s exterior is equally highly presentable. The original Glacier White paintwork gleams to a high standard and all the brightwork shines as intended. The front and rear lights are clear and all electrics are said to be in working order and both undersides of the boot lid and bonnet are in excellent condition.
A cursory glance down each flank of the car shows no evidence of damage and the front number plate, bumper and valance – for all their vulnerability – remain in remarkably good condition.
The front, rear and side sills of the car are blemish-free, as are each of the door under-sills. The condition of the car highlights the love and care afforded the car over the years.
Just a small issue was noted by this photographer and writer – there are three small holes in the left rear of the convertible hood, as pictured in the accompanying gallery. That evidenced, its repair would present no particular challenge to an upholsterer worthy of the name.
The Mechanics
The writer was fortunate to have driven the car several miles to the photo location – and the experience was epic to say the least! The chunky, yet turbine-smooth V12 fired up at the first ask every time and settled into an appreciative burble that only a well-maintained twelve-pot can make. The gearbox connected smoothly and the drivetrain engaged with no drama, requiring a just gentle rev to get underway.
The custodian reports the car to be very good mechanical condition with steering, brakes, engine, drivetrain and running gear performing as well as their respective British engineers intended over forty years ago.
The engine bay is very tidy and clean and, like the immediately visible parts of this Jaguar XJ-S the underside of the car presents in good order with the usual degree of natural oxidation that may reasonably be expected on a car of this age and mileage.
2024-09-17 21:30:44 | pauls writes:
Car returns to auction 9/24
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xj-s-v12-convertible-n0PGmn
Auction description:
1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible
Highlights
Advisory-free MOT valid until 7th June 2025
Superbly presented throughout
New convertible hood recently fitted
Serviced in readiness for its next keeper
Accompanied by its original book pack and a large history file
The History and Paperwork
UK market RHD example
Just five registered keepers
MOT until 7th June 2025
Long-term previous ownership: from February 1998 until February 2022
Garaged
V5C present
Original owner’s handbook, service record book and original PDI inspection
Two sets of keys
Radio/cassette instruction manual
File of old paperwork which details spares acquired and maintenance undertaken
The Condition
Honest, original and very well-presented
Original Glacier White paintwork and two-tone coach lines which gleam to a high standard along with all the original brightwork
The front and rear lights are not fogged and all electrics are said to be in good working order
The bodywork looks to be exceedingly straight and both doors appear to fit well, along with the bonnet and boot lid
Superb alloy wheels all-round
Period-appropriate Pirelli P600 tyres fitted
New folding hood (with headlining) recently installed and the vendor demonstrates that it folds neatly and is well-fitting once in place
Light brown 'Buckskin' leather upholstery beautifully contrasted with full-width veneered dashboard
The vendor points out that the door cards present remarkably well for their age, as do the carpets and convertible hood interior
The centre vent wood trim has a light discolouring to the wood and there is evidence of surface scratches to the driver’s door veneer wooden trim which would likely polish out with if presented to an expert
The vendor notes a very small hole in the driver’s seat
The capacious boot space is very tidy and clean
The Mechanics
5.3-litre fuel-injected V12
Three-speed automatic gearbox
All looks exceedingly smart under the bonnet
We’re informed that the XJ-S performs well, with no apparent issues
The vendor informs us that they have serviced the car in readiness for its next owner
There are no MOT advisories