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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. This was a daily driver until following a head rebuild due to a dropped valve seat one bank of the engine quit. The ECU was sent out for a check/rebuild but did not fix the problem and I suspect the timing chain tensioner is the culprit. I intended to get into it but never did and it's been sitting on an asphalt driveway for a while. It has high miles but synthetic oil was used and changed faithfully. At the time of the headwork 1 or 2 thousand miles earlier the shop mentioned how remarkably clean the internals were. The AC was retrofitted to R134 and the compressor replaced with a rebuild that has low miles on it. The radiator had also been replaced with a new one. The tires were also recently new at the time and still have plenty of good tread on them. While it was sitting in the repair shop's lot someone helped himself to a few parts. A wiper arm, headlight reflector and center emblems of the wheels were noticed missing. 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 in the floor pans, trunk and trunk lid edges and on the left fender. I've done my best to accurately show the known flaws in the 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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