1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible "49,897 Mi- 1st Place winner "Concours D'Elegance"

1989 Jaguar XJS Additional Info:

One of theFinest Original low mileage example known to exist.Exquisitein every sense of the word.Simply theverythe best!
EXTERIOR: Glacier White
INTERIOR: Barley Leather
CONVERTIBLE TOP: ChocolateHaartz Cloth
Convertible Top boot: Chocolate
Mileage: 49,897 (Actual Mileage title)
This is the finest 1989 Jaguar VJS-V-12 Convertible I have ever seen or driven....Only a few hundred of these cars were produced by Jaguar in 1988 and were titled as the all new 1989CabrioletModel...making it one of the lowest production Jaguar convertibles ever made for the United States.
Less than 2 years ago you could have purchased an exceptional 1971-1974 JaguarV-12XKE Series III Roadster for $40,000-$50,000. Today you'll have to pay $85,000-$125,000 for the same car.
The same appreciation is starting to happen to a Jaguar from this year and in this condition. This will be your last opportunity to acquire an example like this and in this actual low mileage pristine condition.
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Weighing in at 4190 lbs., he 326 cid V-12 waspurposely under rated at 263 HP but was morethan capable of 150+ MPH.
The weight was kept under 4200 lbs with the use of lightweight but strong aluminum hood, oors and trunk deck.
It has a 21.6 gallon fuel tank and when driven sensibly at a steady 70mph will deliver approx.16mpg.
It loves to only drink Premium Fuel and should not be given regular gas.(you might give this fabulous V-12 indigestion?)
PERFECT CLEAN CARFAX
NOTE: The weather is spectacular this time of the year in South Florida and I love driving this car....I say that because it probably will have a couple of hundred more miles by the time some lucky bidder wins this car...call me for EXACT mileage(954) 873-6495
WINNER OF"BEST JAGUAR IN CLASS PRESTIGIOUS JAGUARCLUBSOF NORTH AMERICACONCOURSE D'ELEGANCE!
This is a JAGUAR FACTORY BUILT CONVERTIBLE!
INFORMATION ONNON-FACTORY BUILT CONVERTIBLESCoach Builders limited(1983–1988)Coach Builders limited converted XJS from coupe.It has 4 seats compared to factory convertible.Number produced is unknown.
Hess & Eisenhardt convertibles
From 1986 a full convertible version was available through some dealers, odified by Hess & Eisenhardt in the USA. The Hess & Eisenhardt coachbuilding firm was located in Ohio, SA, nd built about 893 of these cars under contract from Jaguar before the official Jaguar-built XJS full convertible appeared in 1988.The Hess & Eisenhardt convertible differed from the later Jaguar convertible XJS as its unpadded top folded down deeper into the body structure of the car resulting in a cleaner rear profile when the roof was lowered. To accommodate this design element, he Hess & Eisenhardt convertibles have two separate fuel tanks, ositioned to allow for the roof to fully retract. The process of converting the stock Jaguar XJS coupé into the H&E Convertible included the post-production removal of the roof, utting the body in several sections, he addition of steel reinforcements behind the driver's seat, nd 20lb (9.1kg) weights placed just behind the headlights to eliminate harmonic resonance caused by the significant modifications to the car. H&E XJS convertibles are easily identified by the lower folding top, s well as two small badges located just behind the front wheels. The later Jaguar full convertible had a heavier padded top that did not fold into as small a bundle when in the lowered position, ut retained nearly all of the original components of the coupé.The number of H&E Jaguar XJS produced is unknown, artly because a fire at the Hess & Eisenhardt factory destroyed most of the records pertaining to the Jaguar XJS conversions.
The Jaguar in this auction being offered to somelucky bidder onebaymotors.comis the one every collectorwants....
It'sthe "FACTORY BUILT" Jaguar Convertible which made it's long awaited arrival atU.S.Jaguar Franchised Dealers in the Fall of 1988 as a Brand New 1989 Model!
Jaguar's own factory-built full convertible, full decade and a half after the demise of the E-type roadster, rrived in the fall of 1988 as an '89 model.
Only the V-12 version was available in the U.S. at that point.
German coachbuilder Karmann designed the top mechanism and folding padded roof, hich piled up neatly on the rear deck; the rear quarter-windows retracted automatically when the top went down.
Jaguar claimed 108 new and 48 existing-but-modified body panels for the convertible, s well as a stiffer transmission tunnel and steel tubing welded into the A-pillars and sills.
The rear seat was replaced with a luggage shelf.
Convertibles inherited all of the XJ-S upgrades for the year, ncluding ABS, ew 15-inch alloy wheels, edesigned seats, nd some interior tweaks, ncluding a new steering wheel and new burl walnut trim.The 1989 XJS Convertiblesreceived anti-lock brakes,a power top and heated glass back window, nd a locking luggage compartment behind the seats. Additional new features included electrically-heated seats with power lumbar adjustment, new steering wheel, nd Pirelli P600 tires riding on alloy wheels.
This car was and still is WINNER and is coveted by car collectors World Wide!
The 1989 Jaguar XJSwasavailable as both a two-door coupe and two-door convertible. Both XJS models featureda V-12 engine. When released the XJS models retailed for between $48,000 and $57,000for a Convertible.
If you wanted a 1989 Jaguar Convertible, ou would have to "Pony Up" with more than $60,000 by the time you were"out the door"This was a "lot of wood" in 1989....More thanmostMercedes Benz 560SL Roadsters and about the same price as as anAston Martin or Ferrari 328.
The Fuel Injected powerful V-12 cranks up in an instant. It delivers simply amazing smooth, eamless power.
Every option and function on this like"SHOWROOM NEW" Jaguarperforms correctly.
The factory air-conditioning blows ice cold.
A few of the other amenities are Power steering,Power ABS Disc brakes, ower windows, ruise Control, lectricheatedPower adjustedlumbar seats, elescopic steering wheel, rip computerand a great sounding AM/FM/Stereo/Cassette Stereo system.
This "CAT" loves the open highway and once you "ticket" the throttle ever so slightly, ou can feel the incredible torquedelivered by it's V-12 Jaguar engine.You would expect nothing less than this low, riginal mileage car to drive and handle fantastic and you will not be disappointed.
This is guaranteed to be a NO disappointment rare 1989Jaguar XJS Convertible.
Uponcarefulinspection of the body,Ifeel this XJS has all original paint.I started my car collection in the 1960's and have looked at 1000,sand 1000's of original cars.....and I can see no evidence of any previous paint or body work...this Jag is "The Real Deal"
It absolutelystunning and the original factory paint has a depth in appearance that almost makes one believe you could "stick your hand inside the paint"
The White with Barley color combination is rare and stunning.
In my opinion, he most Elegant color combination Jaguar offered!
All thetrim andchrome is excellent.
The convertible top and headliner arenearperfect. They look close to new.No vintage car should ever be called "PERFECT" If one looks hard enough I'm sure you can find some flaw or imperfection...but this Jaguar is as good as it gets.It's 27 years old!
The alloy wheels and tires arenearperfect.
TIRES LOOK ALMOSTBRAND NEW!
235/60/R15's on the rear235/60/VR15's on the front
Inside the wood, eather, nd carpetsstill have that new car look and the leather stillsmells delicious.
Even the inside of the trunk has thatamazing new carsmell.
This car has spent most of it's life in Las Vegas, evada inside a climate controlled garage.
Idon't think this Jaguar has ever spent an entire night outdoors.this XJS does not look, eel, r driveas a 27-year-old car.
All of the belts and fluids have just been changed making this turnkey XJS ready to be driven and enjoyed.
All the chrome is excellent-just spectacular!
The convertible top,bootand headliner areclose toperfect. They look nearlynew. As expected the alloy wheels and tires are magnificent.
Inside themagnificent burledwood, eather, nd carpets are all inas new condition
Itis hard to believe that this is a 27 year old car. It doesn't look nor drive like one would expect a 27 year old car to look or drive!
All of the belts and fluids have just been changed making this turnkey XJS ready to be driven and enjoyed
I would not hesitate to drive this car any where, ny time.

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• Original Leather owners portfolio
• Owners Manual
• Original set of books
• 2 sets of original Keys
• Convertible boot
• Leather case for convertible boot
• Built in battery charger
• Tool Rolls
• Carpeted Floor mats
• Trophies from multiple shows

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AS IS - NO WARRANTYThis vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, nd to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old.Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed.The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, ncluding a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, efore contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, e would welcome and encourage such an inspection, nd will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agents
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