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£6,188

1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 158

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Jaguar XJ-S Convertible boasts low mileage (66,000 miles) and single-family ownership since new, with a desirable Navy Blue exterior and Cream interior.
While the engine is reportedly running well and it has a valid MOT, the description notes minor aesthetic repairs are needed on the exterior and the interior leather shows light patina, suggesting it's a very good driver-quality classic rather than a concours showpiece.

Condition

7

The car has a low mileage and appears to be mechanically sound, with an MOT until October 2026. However, the description mentions 'some minor aesthetic repairs required' on the exterior and the interior leather has 'lightly patinated', indicating it's not in pristine condition but still in very good overall shape.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

SAJJNADW3DA150822

Odometer:

66,300 miles

Reg Number:

F828 FVO

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• In single-family ownership (two individuals) for all its life • Bought new by the vendor’s grandfather from Mann Egerton Jaguar Nottingham • Just 66,000 miles from new • Said by the vendor to be running well Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version of Jaguar’s XJ-S featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and a sophisticated electric hood.

Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard.

With the HE V12 engine installed, a top speed of 150mph with 0-60mph in under eight seconds was attainable.

Arguably better looking than the Coupé that spawned it, the Jaguar XJ-S Convertible proved a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.

A highly capable grand tourer, it still impresses today as a stylish and luxurious mile muncher.

Perhaps the perfect modern-classic for summer, with the colour scheme of Navy Blue wi...