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1996 Jaguar Xjs 6-cyl Convertible Brg/tan Interior 57k - A Stunner! on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:57000
Location:

Potomac, Maryland, United States

Potomac, Maryland, United States
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Here's your chance to own a piece of US History - CIA Agent Valerie Plame and her husband Ambassador Joe Wilson's 1996 Jaguar XJS 6 cylinder convertible. Vanity Fair photographed the pair in this very car for their iconic cover story on them (it still has Joe's San Onofre Surfing Club license plate frame on it). I am the third owner and have every service record.

A few items of note: 

The car has 57,000 original miles. However, the odometer stopped rolling about a year ago (Jag gremlins). Not sure what happened but it literally just stopped. Since then I have put approximately 300 miles on the car. I recently had the car serviced and they've got it working again but it is now is at 10 miles. The odometer has NOT turned over 100,000 miles and I have the service records to prove this. If you're looking for a fabulous Jag with great historic provenance, this should not matter. 

Additionally, I have recently spent over $5,600 overhauling the engine (2 new cylinder coils, head gasket, alternator, hoses, transmission lines, oil pan, etc) and the car runs like a rocket - better than it ever did. I also put brand new Michelin tyres on it last year and have driven 200 miles on them (that cost $2000). So this car is actually worth far more than the listing price.

The car runs well. There are, however, a few cosmetic issues. The stitching on the driver's seat has come undone (it was that way when I bought it). I never got around to repairing it but I did get a quote from a trimmer who said it could easily be patched for @$250 and it would be virtually undetectable. 

The paint is in good condition - a few minor surface scratches that can be professionally buffed out by a good detailer. The only other item of note is the rear bumper. It has a few superficial rubs that can easily be touched up. 

Top has minor, minor fraying on driver's side (does not detract from the car in any way). Comes with tonneau, which is in MINT condition. I've spent a great deal of money making sure this car runs for 150k plus miles. So if you can overlook the minor issues mentioned, this is a wonderful car at a great price. As you know, the XJS is fast becoming a highly sought after collector car and this is a good investment as projections show the market for these vehicles will increase exponentially in coming years. 

Please note: Immediate payment of $1000 required to secure purchase.
I will accept U.S bank check, bank wire transfer or cash only in person for final payment no exceptions. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle. 

AS IS - NO Warranty.

***I shall upload more pictures shortly.

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