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1987 Jaguar Xjs-c (cabriolet)- Nice But Not Running on 2040-cars

US $3,250.00
Year:1987 Mileage:74000
Location:

Kennebunkport, Maine, United States

Kennebunkport, Maine, United States

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Jag XJS- The cabriolet is an unusual design- half way from a coupe to a full convertible. The car has a top roll bar. Forward there are 2 targa panels. To the rear you can use either the removable top shell or can remove it and install a rear folding convertible top . I have that unit as well (see photo).I

 

I have had car for 10 years and it was a great runner. Always maintained by Jag mechanics. Many upgrades over the years including new Hemmi shocks, front springs, top covering for hard shell and Targa panels, new radiator, Parellis, etc . The XJSC is a desirable limited edition-about only 2000 sold in USA. No time or garage to fix myself as we are downsizing .

 

The car had been running well up to Aug this year when it would not continue running due to the distributor/jack shaft gearing problem .  The local Garage (Neils Motors-Arundal) didnt want to open the engine to put in a new jack shaft- maybe beyond them.  My normal Jag mechanic retired last year and I don't know who could do it in Maine.

 

I could not get any Jag garage estimates to replace the jack shaft. I guess they just want to charge for whatever hours they spend.

Other than the above the car is in great condition. The paint and chrome are excellent. The interior is good. Some starting rust spots at end of fender wheel wells were fixed a few years back with neutralizer and paint. Passenger door was repainted to correct a surface rust spot. No oil leaks. Last year  the radiator header tank was overflowing and we then put in a new radiator. Car has surface rust starting at rear drivers panel under the fender (photo)

 

Solutions-

  •  replace jack shaft with integral worm gear and replace  distributor ( entire shaft needs replacing)  
  •  convert to electronic ignition (Jag Austrailia club has details- old mechanical distributor eliminated.
  • Drop in a Chevy V8

 

If you're handy, this is your chance to own a great car. The car is in Kennebunkport Maine and can be seen on weekend. Pls call me at 978 407 8310 if you want to come up and I will give you the local directions.

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