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£89,600

1985 Lister Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet (7.0 Litre)

United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2021 • Lot 238

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This 1987 Lister Le Mans Cabriolet, believed to be the only Mk. III Cabriolet made, boasts a 7.0-liter Jaguar V12 engine producing approximately 500 horsepower and a 5-speed manual transmission. Originally converted in 1987 and later part of a Royal fleet, this car has undergone a comprehensive restoration by XJ-S specialists, including bodywork repairs, a rebuilt gearbox, and a re-trimmed interior. It comes with extensive documentation, including invoices totaling over £103,000.

Condition

6

While the car has undergone significant restoration work, including addressing bodywork issues and mechanical overhauls, the fact that such extensive work was required suggests that the car was not initially in pristine or near-perfect condition. The description mentions repairs to sills, wheel arches, chassis members, and the boot floor, indicating that there were notable areas of deterioration. The interior has been re-trimmed, further suggesting that the original interior was not in top condition. However, the restoration was comprehensive and undertaken by specialists. With videos of the car running, it's likely in good working order.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SAJJNACW3CC123391

Odometer:

9,600 miles

Reg Number:

C186 XHP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Lister is one of the most renowned names in sports car racing history and the Lister Jaguar, designed by Brian Lister, swept almost all before it during its first full racing season in 1957.

From the early 1980s the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars and in 1989, with the culmination of six years of development work, the Lister Le Mans arrived on the supercar scene.

Christened 'Le Mans' to celebrate Jaguar's success there in the late 80's, the Lister totally transformed its Jaguar XJ-S base into a mega powerful 200mph supercar.

It featured a 7.0 litre version of Jaguar's V12 engine, comprehensively re-worked to cope with its now 500 or so horsepower maximum output.

A similar torque figure ensured stupendous acceleration in any gear.

Needless to say, the suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres were uprated to cope, while a purposeful looking body kit ensured that the car remained stable at high speeds.

In performance terms the Mk.

III was in equally exalted c...