1996 Jaguar XJ12

Sedan

6.0L 5994CC V12 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

SAJMX6342TC783194

Clear

GAS

You are bidding on an extremely RARE Jaguar sedan, the premier XJ12, motorcar to Queen Elizabeth. This California dry air and salt-free environment specimen has had one owner (I bought it off-lease in 1998) and immaculate care. Complete service records since 1998. (The XJ12 model has the extended wheelbase and incorporates all the options and features of the Vanden Plas model as a base.) This is a "post-Ford owned" produced automobile so the problems with the electrical systems are a thing of the past in this model. It pains me deeply to put this automobile up for sale as I have considered it to be a family heirloom, but circumstances in my life require that I unload some of my "stuff". The 71,584 miles as of the date of this writing are actual. This has been my "special occasion" car but I have driven it regularly to maintain the integrity of the engine and moving parts. (I have flown airplanes for many years and understand the need for such exercising of the engine, transmission, etc.) There is some minor wear showing on the interior as would be expected of a car of this age, but it is minimal. The hydes are nearly flawless and still have a detectable fragrance of the fine leathers from which they are constructed. The sheet metal is rust-free and has only a few minor blemishes. The paint gleams as if new. The 366 cu. inch, 313 horsepower V-12 is one of Jaguar's most potent power plant ever produced for a production automobile. It runs smoothly and is undoubtedly capable of taking the car safely to near the top end of the speedometer's 160 mph range. If you have never experienced the legroom in a Jaguar extended wheelbase sedan, you will be amazed. The burled maple trim is incredible; fold-down picnic trays serving the back seating area are impressive to passengers. The car has an AM/FM radio with six-CD automatic changer and single cassette player. The trunk is air conditioned. The Firestone Affinity Touring tires are properly rated for speed and weight and have approximately 1,000 miles on them (installed 11/9/12), and the KYB shocks are also near-new. New spark plugs and wires in last year. The headliner was replaced by a very professional installer in 2012 as a result of the original liner drooping from age, and can't be told from new. The list of options is short but amenities long: automatic and semi-manual transmission with "Normal" and "Sport" settings; front and rear fog lamps; automatic climate control; multi-directional power and heated seats; traction control; automatic night setting rear view mirror; full gauges; and on and on. There is no warranty offered but the care given to this fine automobile promises it has a long life ahead of it. You are welcome to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding, by appointment of course.