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1988 Jaguar Xjs - He Coupe 5.3l V12 Red on 2040-cars

US $4,500.00
Year:1988 Mileage:75000
Location:

Utica, Michigan, United States

Utica, Michigan, United States
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1988 Jaguar XJS-HE Coupe 5.3L V12 (VIN#SAJNA5841JC141071)

CONDITION:  Well running driver with estimated 75,000 miles on chassis (odometer reads 49,000 but there is a discrepancy on Carfax, so it's impossible to know actual mileage).  Chassis looks fantastic.  Radius arms (which commonly rust to death) look almost new.  Solid suspension.  No accidents, no rust on body, trunk, or floorboards (another common problem in XJS).  Gas tank previously had pinhole leak and has been professionally fixed (yet another common XJS problem).  Automatic shifts smoothly into all 3 gears.  Original engine had blown head gasket, so a different XJS V12 engine was installed (was told it had approx. 68,000 miles on it).  Recent documented maintenance at a Jaguar specialist: spark plugs, new speedometer transmitter cable, fuel pressure regulator replaced, distributor cap and ignition wires replaced, timing adjusted ($1750.00 of work). Refinished wood interior, but some cracking on interior plastics.  Carpets look pretty good.  Some separation in the seams of the leather seats.  Really nice chrome.  Pretty good paint, some chips, small dents, but mostly solid.  Nice tires.  Most likely needs some new fuses for some electrical issues described below.  Drips a little oil.  Passed emissions in New Jersey in 2014.  Great overall car for the price.

Working: headlights, brake lights, tail lights, turning signals, windshield wipers, horn, all interior lights, power windows and power locks, fuel gauge, temp gauge, oil gauge, battery guage, rpm gauge

Not working: shoulder strap seat belt motor on driver side (stuck in up position, so functionally legal), electric mirrors, A/C, radio and antennae, speedometer gauge (odometer is working), parking brake (light is on), cruise control, electric moon roof

HISTORY:  I recently bought the car in 2014 with the intention of using it as a base for restoration.  It's a great base car and I'm a sucker for Jaguars, but I just don't have the time or space to work on it.  My girlfriend reminded me that I wasn't thinking clearly when I parked it in her spot in the driveway, so let my mistake be your gain, as I realize I'm going to lose money.  I have over $5000.00 into it.  According to Carfax, the car lived in Arizona and California from 1988-2012.  It was then in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in 2013.  I bought it from a private seller in Michigan who had acquired the car with the blown engine, which he replaced.  I took it out for a test drive, ran well, so I bought it and drove it 40 miles home.  These cars like to be driven, not stored.  Sorry to let it go, but I'm hoping it finds a good home.      

I own another XJS-HE Coupe (1987 VIN#SAJNV5840HC137303) which I was going to use for parts to help restore this 1988.  I will likely try to get the 1987 running again (last ran 4 years ago when I had time to drive it) and sell that as well.  Inquiries welcome for a package deal.  That was a Texas car, ran great, but needs new paint, rubber, and seats.  I replaced the fuel rail hoses and has a new headliner.  Similar electric issues as to be expected from a 27 year old car.  

Feel free to e-mail me for more questions. 

SHIPPING AND PAYMENT:

Sold as-is with no warranty.  Buyer must pay shipping and/or transportation costs.  Available for local pickup as well.  Car is drivable with working lights. 

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