1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible Project Car 5.3 V12 Auto For Sale

Up for sale is my Jaguar XJS. It’s the 5. 3 litre V12 with the 3 speed auto.
This car has been owned by our family since new.
The car has some interesting history. It was first owned by Jaguar themselves as it was a pre-production press car. I have a magazine with it on the front cover from back in the day. Apparently it also featured on television in Howards Way. – I have found the below after a quick google:
- details above
Im sure there is a lot more to find out about this car and the interesting life it has led.
After jaguar had finished with it, it was owned and loved by my late father who purchased it from Sturgess in Leicester, and has remained here ever since. However it isn’t a car I personally have a huge passion for, hence making the reluctant decision to sell it, as its just not being used, and its time for someone else to enjoy it.
It has a long MOT with no advisories, and is in running order, although in honesty it is a project car, not a major project, but a project nonetheless.
I have had a full inspection done by an independent renowned Jaguar specialist which I will make available to the purchaser.
In summary the bodywork is in very good condition. There is no rust present above or underneath the car as it was completely stripped and resprayed around 10 years ago, and has barely turned a wheel since. – The report verifies this. So rust isn’t an issue.
The hood was replaced at the same time, so that’s in great condition too.
Its more the minor things, such as the central locking doesn’t work, or the heater fans, or the aircon, and the wooden veneer has cracked near the gear-lever, and the seats need re-upholstering and the passenger window doesn’t work, and the speedo doesn’t work, and the ignition barrel has been changed as my father lost the original keys, to list a few things. Basically, the interior needs completely re-doing.
To confirm the odometer – i. e. the mileage readout is still working, and always has, so the mileage is the accurate and current mileage.
Mechanically, it is solid, and reliable enough to drive it on a sunny afternoon for an hour or 2. But I wouldn’t drive it anywhere far without getting a few things looked at. Such as:
Water pump needs replacing – its dripping water, the viscous coupling on the fan needs replacing, the front wheel bearings have been slightly overtightened and need some free play, the anti roll bar drop links need replacing and the fan belt needs tightening, to name a few.
To summarise, it’s a solid foundation for a great car. Its not a breaker or a spares or repairs car, its better than that, and with its interesting history it could make a cracking car if someone is willing to invest a little time and money in it.
The specialist I have had look at it, has suggested that they could easily bring it up to standard, its simply a question of money. And a ball park figure of £10 -£15k has been suggested to get it into tip top condition, with everything working and a complete interior retrim etc.
Or, you could just get the basic mechanicals sorted for circa £1k - £2k and just enjoy using it as a sunny day car a few times a year, and not worry too much about things like the air con not working. It was serviced only summer last year, so no need to worry too much about that side of it. It just needs the faults repairing. Not sure on the cam belt, or if they even have a cam belt!? – I would check that out, as I have not had it done in the last 8 years or so – if it even has one! 
So there you have it, my honest advert for an interesting car.
Priced to sell as I could do with the room!
No warranty given or implied, I have tried to list all of the faults above, but the car is sold as seen.
Please Call: the details below
Located in Leicestershire near Market Harborough.




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