2015-11-24 22:23:55 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/15

www.bonhams.com/auctions/22705/lot/379/

Auction description:

Lot 379

1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

Registration no. F1 LXC

Chassis no. SAJJNADW3DA147386

Engine no. 85056253HA

£18,000 - 24,000

US$ 27,000 - 36,000

Auction 22705:

The December Sale

Collector's Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia

10 Dec 2015 14:00 GMT

Hendon, RAF Museum

This automatic transmission XJ-S V12 Convertible has undergone a detailed 'last nut and bolt' rebuild with no expense spared, the works being carried out during 2012/2013. 'F1 LXC' comes with a full history file containing all its original paperwork, restoration invoices and a full photographic record of the rebuild showing the car before, during and after. Finished in brown with matching leather interior, this quite spectacular XJ-S V12 Convertible is offered with current MoT certificate and a V5C registration document. The only notified deviation from factory specification is the provision of a rear bench seat, replacing the carpeted shelf.

2022-11-29 11:11:07 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xjs-53-convertible-8EZzAg_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Auction description:

1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Colour Bronze

Odometer 62,800 Miles

Engine size 5343

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location London

Country United Kingdom

●    Fully restored while in France at a cost of 40,000€

●    Full service history

●    First registered in 1988

●    11 owners from new

●    Spent several years in France

●    Extensive restoration undertaken in France around 2013

●    Total cost of work around 40,000€

●    Many photos as proof of work done

●    Full, specialist service history

●    Original owner’s manuals included in sale

●    MOT until April 2023

●    V5c with the car

The Interior

●    Gorgeous caramel leather and wood trim mix

●    Presents excellently

●    Original interior trim

Despite an extensive restoration, this 1988 Jaguar XJS interior is very original with the same gorgeous caramel leather seats as when it left the factory. These fit perfectly with the dark woo trim that adorns much of the cabin from the door cards to the dashboard and even the steering wheel.

In places where wood doesn’t cover the surface, impeccable black leather trim provides an excellent contrast to the otherwise very brown interior. 

The original carpets have a few lumps and bumps due to wear, especially around the pedal box and some light creasing can be seen on the front seats. The rear bench however looks almost unused in a slightly darker shade and the majority of the buttons around the steering wheel and centre console too look in fabulous shape.

Very elegant dials can be seen behind the steering wheel and a quick nosey at the stalks will discover the presence of cruise control. Along with the automatic transmission evident form the long selector rising from the centre console, this XJS must be an excellent cruiser.

A boot in great condition also is where one would find the battery with a cut-off switch, the spare wheel and toolkit.

The Exterior

●    Long, sleek XJS styling

●    Beautiful metallic bronze paint

●    Excellent condition

A hefty 40,000€ restoration focussing on the mechanics and bodywork have meant it looks almost pristine. Invoices state the car had rust removed, several parts were restored or replaced, and the entire body was stripped and resprayed. The soft top roof was also replaced.

The result is a car with gorgeous paint work and very little signs of damage. The underside looks in very good condition while badges and chrome trim pieces are, for the most part looking as good as new. 

The owner does point out some rust bubbles on the boot and some photos reveal a scratched front Jaguar V12 badge. 

Elsewhere, a tonneau cover comes with the car protecting the interior whenever the roof is down.

The Mechanics

●    Growling 5.3-litre V12 engine

●    Extensive work done

●    Repainted engine bay looks great

Akin to the body, the engine and running gear have greatly benefitted from the extensive restoration this car underwent a little less than a decade ago.

Everything from the steering to the brakes, the hydraulic soft top mechanism and the engine itself were greatly overhauled. 

Under the bonnet, the engine bay was cleaned and repainted leaving an excellent resting place for the massive 5.3-litre V12 while the power plant has been extensively fettled with and parts have been replaced as appropriate. According to the current owner, the car now accelerates very well and, thanks to EBC brake pads, it should stop accordingly too.

The car has also been more recently revised, much of the transmission was given a once over early this year. In fact, it seems the XJS has always been well looked after with a service history booklet fully stamped meaning it should be ready for many more miles in the future.