1989 Jaguar XJS

Convertible Convertible

5.3L V-12

Automatic

SAJNV4845KC156673

Clear

Gasoline

*** NO RESERVE Above 1st Bid *** -- Bidder will Own this Beautiful Excellent Rare 1989 JAGUAR XJ-S V-12 Convertible -and love it -and get an excellent deal!* Please contact me with any questions or for other photos. Please Only Bid If You Can & Will Pay -your bid enters you into a binding contract. Please respect my time & cost of listing this car & follow through -get yourself a new Appreciating fun toy! Rare combo of Factory Black Ext. Black Leather, Black top. 82K miles. Runs/Drives Excellently. Vin # is: SAJNV4845KC15667382,000 Miles. Clean CA title, CA Rust-Free car, OE panels, no accidents. Clean CarFax. -Passed CA Emissions 12/15.There were Only 4,877 of the V-12 Convertibles made for 1989. ++Current Hagerty Valuation of 1989 XJ-S V-12 Conv. is $14,600 --likely at a worse condition.++New Black Paint Nov. 2015 (score 8/10 or 4/5) -minor blemishes. OE black paint was sanded, primed & then 3 coats of Acrylic Polyurethane w/ integrated clearcoat... 3 year warranty. ++New OE Fabric top in 2011 w/ headliner and new top-boot cover. All chrome/trim is intact and in 9/10 condition. All 6 glass windows are excellent. Tires have 70% tread, Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/60/16+Leather and wood are 8/10, common driver's seat edge wear, and varnish chipped off center console. No cracks in dash. Carpet 4.5/5.The Rare Chromed Sport Honeycomb alloy wheels are in very good 4.5/5 condition. Full-size spare in trunk w/ tool kit.PS, PB, ACworks not cold, CC (missing parts -available)Pwr. Top, windows, pwr. lumbar support, heated seats, fog lights.. All work as intended except CruiseControl.+Runs Excellently and very Clean, Instant 1st turn start, smooth idle at 650Rpm, no smoke, no leaks. GM 3-Spd. AT shifts correctly & very smooth. Exhaust had resonators removed =deeper sporty rumble --can be back to OE cheap & easy.++This has a Lucas Ignition -later in '89 came the Marelli Distributor/Ignition... which had more starting/running issues.+New Front Brakes, Brake Lines, Alignment & Oil change at 81,000. ++Within past year/ 3,000 miles it's had New: OE Lucas DIst. Cap & Rotor, Plug wires, spark plugs, air filters, Injector seals, OE oil pressure switch, kick-down switch, fan switch, battery, New Alternator, new Jaguar Pwr Steering Rack, PS fluid flush, heater/coolant hoses & flush, etc...New Mufflers & Resonators 7/2011 @ 73,000 miles.OE AM/FM Cassette deck -not working well.--I've personally gone through the entire engine bay, tightening the several hose clamps, cleaned throttle bodies, checked fuel lines & belts, checked/cleaned any corrosion off dozens of wire connections, etc. I like things to be correct and working right. The Conv top hinges have been lubricated regularly and all work smooth & quiet. The car needs almost nothing, and will bring the next owner years of joy in a beautiful Appreciating Asset.**See OCTANE Magazine Sept.'15 Cover Story on the XJ-S (pic) They Call XJ-Ss "The Next Big Thing" -from Harry's Garage: "Super Refined" -even 10 years before This/my car's production. "Spectacular..-so effortless at speed" "Really Impressive" A Desirable, Smooth, Powerful, Comfortable, Quiet, Luxury GT." Tom Walkinsaw Racing, Jaguar's racing team, won the 24 hour Le Mans in '88 & '90 --among other races, with this same XJ-S Chassis and V-12 engine, which is legendary for being one of Jaguar's greatest powerplants, produced for nearly 25 years and often seen with 250,000+ miles. "The Thinking Man's Super-Coupe'". These were Jaguar's top of the line luxury sport coupes competing with:MercedesBenz560SEC-500SL-Porsche928S4 -BMW850i,840Ci-Ferrari400i, Mondial, etc. This XJ-S is a pleasure and thrill to drive, which makes you feel classy, comfortable, stylish, fast & powerful all in one. So solid, quiet & smooth on the highway, it's easy to be at 80mph without knowing it --going from 60-100 to pass is quick & quiet with the smooth thrust of a Jet. It gets tons of looks and thumbs up everywhere from people with great taste aged 15-90+ yrs old.I have been a luxury/exotic/classic auto collector and hobbyist for 25+ years & judge at a few local car shows. --Aware of the Jaguar market, I own 2 XJ-Ss -just sold a Great '89 Coupe.++ Values of these luxury V12 Jaguars have been going up 20%+/yr recently, their limited production, beautiful design, high desirability and durability will ensure increasing values over the next 15+ years. I only buy quality, well-cared-for, rust-free, un-wrecked cars in excellent condition that will go up in value.A CA XJ-S CONVERTIBLE in this great condition with Low miles is very hard to find! Come Drive & Buy it before it's gone. You can enjoy it for a few years without much needed and then likely sell it at $20,000+.I WILL DELIVER THIS JAG TO Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, maybe farther... at buyer's fuel cost & my return expense.I will assist with transporting of car at buyer's expense --after full payment is received. I would not hesitate to take this car on a 1,000 mile road trip either. The worldwide popularity & success of the XJ-S means tons of resources for parts & technical info. Nearly anything is on eBay & 2 parts yards near Los Angeles have dozens of XJ-Ss for parts, and I've got many other US resources to share with the buyer. Feel free to call me with any questions or for specific photos & a time you'd like to come see/drive it.++ NO RESERVE AUCTION - A Bargain & Solid Investment at $12K,ish. Hagerty Valuation is $14,600+ Will go up in value 10%+/yr.ALSO FOR SALE: RARE Sweet 1997 BMW 840Ci Last/Best year 4.4 V8 5sp Steptronic, Black/Black 140K, Runs Great. $16,900. sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5455735022An Excellent '88 Porsche 928 S4 -- Lots of recent Maint & updates, Red/Black 120K, Strong, ON eBAY NOW NO RESERVE !! --Appraised in Nov. at $28,700. sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5387521714CASH. NO TRADES. NO Tattoos, No 420, No Guns, No Marketers of CarSale/Finance services Please. All Bids enter you into a binding contract - 1st or Highest Bidder Wins!! Sold as is No Warranty implied or included, No Returns. Vehicle is in great running condition as explained above. Inspect before buying if you wish.-- Erik