1988 Jaguar XJS

Coupe

5.3L V12 DOHC Fuel Injection

newly rebuilt 4 speed (w Overdrive) GM T700 auto

SAJNA5845JC144913

Clear

Gasoline

I have owned this car since 2002 and driven it daily. I hope to find a buyer who will care for the car as much as I have. This car is not worthy of restoration. It is a beauty and a dependable driver. Improvements/ ProsV-12 engine rebuilt in 2000 - very strong; babied; never raced; burns cleanNewly rebuilt GM T700 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive using conversion kit, flywheel and drive shaft from John's Cars Super 60x Stainless Steel Sport Exhaust system (made by Bora, included new downpipes, free-flow catalytic convertors, oxygen sensor ports, tips) from The Driven Man (3rd party Jag expert) - not too loud, beautifully tuned soundPolished Alloy Ultra-Performance Flat Blade Dual Electric Fans from V12sV12 GM GMALT Alternator retrofit from John's Cars - allows for superior and less expensive GM alternators New custom gas tank; a superb job by local fabricator (2013) matches all inlets and outlets of original (see photo of boot)All records from myself and previous owner (Back to 1998)Later model 1993 instrument cluster installationBeautiful later model wooden steering wheel (w/AirBag) and matching polished wood gear shift knob Later model seats (1990)Bilstein and KYB Nitrogen gas Shocks all around (6 of them)Nice sound system: Pioneer head powers ADS system in back, Boston Acoustics in doors.New AC compressor (2013)Heavy Duty deep cycle battery (Optima YellowTop)New steering rack (2013)upgraded synthetic rubber bushings throughout suspensionChrome wire wheels are straight and have a very good appearance: no nicks, rubs, bendsXJS Jaguar Shop ManualFull spare on 5th wire wheel Good rear end - recent sealCons (see photos)Driver's seat back seams have separated. Bolster edge seam is worn out.Crack in leather console between front seats. Years of elbows...Back seat leather had dried out, seams separated on one sideHood struts no longer hold up the hoodCruise control does not functionRust on front edge/drivers front fender (see photo)Scratch on hoodRust bubble emerging on drivers quarter panel ahead of wheel well (see photo)Rust bubble emerging on passenger side front fender behind marker light (see photo)Gouge on passenger front fender (see photo)Some paint discoloration on boot/trunk lidSolid structurally, but rust exists on under floor panantenna motor brokenDoor ding on driver's side (picture looks worse than it actually is)