1990 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible Auto

** This vehicle is a managed sale at one of our storage partners. If your bid is successful, you’ll have 6 days to collect. Any additional storage will be charged at £18 + per day, payable upon collection. These cars are available to view on request **

Highlights

• Black-on-black colour scheme with ivory leather interior
• Part of a much-loved private collection
• Garaged and dry stored
• Accompanied by original handbooks, service book and some invoices

The Appeal

Malcolm Sayer's XJS was one of the most aspirational tourers of its age, and with the introduction of the High-Efficiency V12, it offered the glamorous, limo-like ride of a V12 engine with a fireball combustion chamber maintaining excellent fuel economy. They continue to be amongst the most iconic British cars of all time, and in a convertible like this, feel airy and sporty. It's little wonder they gain so much admiration.
This 1990 example, finished in black with a matching black hood over an ivory leather interior, is a fine ambassador, having been kept as part of a well-maintained private collection and seemingly having covered very little mileage. The accompanying paperwork includes plenty of older invoices from early in the car's life and there's plenty of originality to admire.

Key Information

• Mileage: 44,501 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 13 August 2026
• Technical specs: 5.3-litre V12 petrol, automatic
• Paperwork: Original handbook, service book stamped up to 39,999 miles, pre-delivery inspection record, and previous MOT certificates

The Detail

• Pre-delivery inspection carried out on 19 April 1990 at Mead of Burnham, Slough
• Service book stamped up to 39,999 miles
• Bodywork in good overall condition with black paintwork
• Black hood in good overall condition
• Handsome lattice alloys
• Underside carries surface patina
• Upholstery carries some creasing and cracking
• Some scratches to the veneers

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