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1986 Jaguar Xjs 2-door Coupe No Reserve! 5.3l V12 For Restoration Or Parts on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:128543
Location:

Southington, Connecticut, United States

Southington, Connecticut, United States

Up for auction is a 1986 Jaguar XJS 2-door coupe,  It has the 5.3L V-12 HE engine and GM 400 automatic transmission.  I bought the car to fix-up a few years ago but didn't have the time to get involved in it.  The interior is blue with a power moon roof.  Front seats are worn in the typical places.  The laquer on the wood trim is cracked and/or peeling in multiple places but the underlying wood appears good.  There is rust along the bottom of the door edges, in the trunk under the battery tray area and on the fenders.  There are also some dents from a tree limb.  (Please see the pictures).  The car drove, handled and shifted well the last time it was driven.  It hasn't been started in a few years so at this point it's good to still fix up or be used as a parts car. It's being offered with NO RESERVE.   At the time the engine ran rough and the ignition amplifier or a bad injector was suspected, but it was never fully diagnosed.  I haven't inspected it, but expect the typical conditions from a sitting car in the brakes and fuel system as well.  I've tried accurately represent the body and interior condition in the included pictures.  This vehicle is being auctioned AS IS with no guarantees expressed or implied.  If you have any additional questions or would like additional pictures or to arrange a viewing please contact me and I'll do my best to accommodate you.  PLEASE BID ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO PURCHASE AND PICK UP THE CAR WITHIN 14 DAYS.  $499.00 deposit is required via Pay Pal within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  I'll also accept cash or a bank certified check from the U.S.  Please make your financial arrangements ahead of time.  Please note, I need the space freed in my driveway to work on other projects that are being held up.  Arrangement and cost of transporting the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility.  Please contact me at the auction close to arrange a time.  The winning bidder must arrange to have the vehicle picked-up at their expense within 14 DAYS OF THE AUCTION CLOSE or forfeit the deposit.  If there's an extreme condition preventing it contact me and I'll do my best to work with you.

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