2016-06-06 11:13:31 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/6/16
washburns.org/1990JaguarXJS.pdf

I bought this car on eBay in 2009. I should have returned it, as it was not as advertised. It had rust in some parts of the body, the cruise control did not work, the AC was not functional (much less ice cold as advertised) and it had a warped head. Returns were not so easy back in the day.

In any event, I have been trying to restore it over the past (almost) 7 years. I have replaced all the wood inside, the rag top, the rag top cover and more. I have had the engine fully rebuild (2 years ago), added a CAT COOLER, and replaced most of the critical support parts (alternator, starter, wiring harnesses, battery, etc.). I've spent about 20K on parts and labor to get it where it is today, but there is more to do.

I replaced the instrument dash when I had the engine rebuilt, so the millage is not right. The vehicle has about 105,000 miles on it by my best calculation.

The car runs great. I have put about 5K miles on the newly rebuilt motor. I enjoy long rides along the Tennessee River and in the lower Appalachian Mountains here in north Alabama.

This is not an inclusive list, but the best I can recall.

The AC still does not work. There is an ABS light on the dash (always has been) - the ABS does work just fine. The fuel gage sender needs to be replaced (or the connection cleaned). The rods that hold up the engine hood need to be replaced (I have these and they will go with the car, just need to be installed). The electric/hydraulic convertible motor does not raise or lower the convertible top (I have a used one I purchased, it just needs to be put on - this goes with the car). The gas tank is building up pressure after a bumpy/long ride, I'm guessing one of the vent system hoses or filters is the problem. Cruise control does not work. All the cloth/carpet needs to be replaced. The leather needs to be replaced. There is a squeak in the front passenger's side, either a shock or one of those rubber joints. There is a blemish on the paint job (picture shows this) caused by one of the mechanics. Some of the loops on the rag top cover do not correspond to the fasteners on the rag top (photo shows this) - it does not make a real difference.

Anyway, I've included several photos, I did not get the car washed or waxed before the photos, it is a bit dusty - so know that when she is shined up, she looks really great.

If I did not have to get rid of this car, I would finish up the restore job.

2016-06-15 14:30:54 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/15/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJS-Base-Convertible-2-Door-/152128291522
Opening bid US $8,000, no reserve, no bids 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2016-08-27 14:14:11 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/27/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJS-Base-Convertible-2-Door-/152220039794
Opening bid US $3,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction, buy it now price $12,500.

Previous auction received no bids.

2017-05-03 13:52:53 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/3/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS-/152533767350
Opening bid US $6,300, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction same seller.

Previous auction lists it as sold at $3,550 after 9 bids.

2017-09-11 14:09:36 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/111/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS-/162669721313
Opening bid US $7,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction, car now said to be in Metairie, Louisiana, 53k miles, seller bave1278.

I AM SELLING AT A LOSS . NEW TOP AND TONEAU COVER! PAINT IS ORIGINAL AND DECENT .I BOUGHT IT FROM A FELLOW IN ALABAMA NEAR TENNESEE ABOUT A YEAR AGO I DROVE IT FROM ALABAMA NEAR TENESEE MOUNTAINS WHERE HE USED TO DRIVE IT TO GAUTIER MISSISSIPPI NEAR BILOXI ON THE COAST. IT RAN GREAT AND I ALWAYS KEPT THE TANK FULL ON THE WAY BACK NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL THE REBUILT V-12 WITH ABOUT 12,500 MILES I WAS TOLD SINCE THE REBUILD WOULD DRINK. IT MADE IT FINE ALTHOUGH AT ONE STOP I SHUT IT OFF AND HAD TO JUMP START THE CAR AND DROVE IT STRAIGHT HOME. V-12 XJS NICE BODY GOOD PAINT AND GOOD MICHELIN TIRES CORRECT WHEELS. ARE REALLY EXPENSIVE AND HARD TO FIND. I NOW FIND MYSELF ON THE COAST WITH MY DAUGHTER WITH 4 VEHICLES AND NO PLACE TO KEEP THE JAG. EXPECT TO FLATBED TRANSPORT THE CAR I WILL HELP TO LOAD . I HAVE SINCE PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR AND BATTEREY ABOUT 1200.00 OF WORK AND IT STILL SEEMS TO HAVE A DRAW. WE CAN DISCUSS THIS AND OTHER THINGS IF INTERESTED. THIS IS A GREAT CHANC TO GET A V12 XJS CONVERTIBLE JAGUAR ALMOST RESTORED WITH A BATTERY DRAW ON IT AT A PRICE FAR BELOW NADA BOOK VALUE FOR THIS ANTIQUE IN FINE CONDITION All Minors were replaced by the previous owner as well as his assurance the motor was rebuilt and has about 12,500 miles since build . I will also give two parts manuals and the XJS current repair manuals on cd to the buyer. over 17,000 invested. The Car runs well and drives well and stops well the new battery is running down on charge there is a trickle charger in the trunk but I don't plug it in . the car runs and will run well once started wherever you want it to go but turn it off and you will need to jump. for peace of mind I recommend the car trailer however I drove about 400 miles almost to tenesee rented a car to get there and drove the XJS back about 80 mph all the way no drivability problems just the battery draw and jump start in Alabama.

2017-09-26 15:25:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/26/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS-/162687227425
Opening bid US $6,500, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction was removed.

2017-10-03 13:46:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/2/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS-/162695587261
Opening bid US $6,500, no reserve, no bids bids 2 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2017-10-09 14:32:19 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/9/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS-/162705636947
Opening bid US $7,500, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction., same seller.

Previous auction received no bids.

2017-10-26 14:40:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/26/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS/162725665228
Opening bid US $10,500, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction seller bave1278, car now said to be in Gautier, Mississippi, 53k miles.

Sellers description:
NoReserve! TakingLoss! New Top And Toneau! RunsAndDrivesWell All Incidentals Changed AndEngineRebuiltAt12,500Miles Deposit 500.00 directly after fHigh Bid Balance due after winning bid Cash Or Certified Check 90%OrBetterRestore Engine Super Clean Running Well, Rebuilt about 12000. miles ago. Automatic Transmission shifts and works fine new filter and oil . owners manual radio code cards and literature repair manuals book and cd's parts books given to winner AC needs recharge I never use air on the coast in a convertible.

2017-12-06 15:07:47 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/6/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS/162790550239
Opening bid US $4,800, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction received no bids.

2018-02-14 14:54:03 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/14/18
www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Jaguar-XJS/162900884964
Opening bid US $3,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at sold at $4,800 after 1 bid.