1988 Jaguar XJ S V12 Convertible

27th Nov, 2024 13:00
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire

https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/l...

Just c.47,000 miles from new
Resided its whole life in the Derbyshire village of Bamford
Just two owners from new
Highly original and offered with a history file including the original bill of sales invoice
Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJ-S was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads and so came with automatic transmission as standard. Though, when fed the quoted 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post-1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine, this still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and a sophisticated electric hood. Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its Fixed-Head Coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Supplied new by Hatfields Jaguar of Sheffield and first registered on the 14th June 1988, this XJ-S is believed to be one of the first 1,000 V12 Convertibles produced. Finished from the factory in Signal Red paintwork with Magnolia leather interior upholstery and a Black hood, the Jaguar also has a Black hood cover. The first owner, a gentleman residing in the Derbyshire village of Bamford, purchased the XJ-S as a retirement present for himself and therefore was passionate about the car, reputedly never using it unless the day was entirely clear weather and was garaged throughout his custodianship. Following his passing in 2018, the vendor purchased the Jaguar having known both the car and first owner due to also being a resident of Bamford, and continued the same care routine for the XJ-S.

Providing with a full respray, wheels re-annodised, and undersealing by WatJag upon purchase, the vendor has since lavished ‘A20 XXX’ with brake attention, and a new power steering rack, actuator and reservoir in 2020 costing over £3,000, as well as a new battery in 2023. Offered now with just c.47,000 miles on the odometer, the XJ-S is accompanied by the original sales invoices and a letter from the dealership director to the first owner; a collection of invoices and MOT history; no advisory MOT until May 2025; JDHT Heritage Certificate; and the current V5C showing just one former keeper. Also accompanying is the original book pack, in the Jaguar carrier with the handbook and service book, as well as the original Jaguar tool kit, jack, touch-up paint pen, and stereo cassette.

Such low mileage and ownership examples are few and far between, and this one having resided in a Derbyshire village its whole life, is certainly one to consider.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
[email protected]
07538 667452