1990 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3 Convertible

Lot details
Registration No: H2 BNC
Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DW3DB171857
Mot Expiry: May 2016

- 3 previous keepers and current ownership since 1996

- 69,000 miles with documented speedo change at 55,000 miles

- Offered with service history and MOT'd into May 2016

Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJ-S was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an out-and-out sports car, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all round independent coil-sprung suspension and power assisted rack and pinion steering as its fixed head coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Finished in the desirable colour combination of Grey bodywork with Grey leather upholstery, this particular example reportedly underwent a documented speedo change at 55,000 miles and now shows 18,000 miles on the replacement instrument (giving a total of 69,000). Understood to have had three previous keepers prior to entering the current ownership in 1996, 'H2 BNC' is powered by Jaguar's renowned 5.3 litre V12 engine allied to automatic transmission and offered for sale with service history, MOT certificate valid into May 2016 and original handbooks. Good, unmolested XJ-Ss are now keenly sought and increasing in value.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle had a speedo change at 55,000 miles and not as previously stated.