Jaguar XJS V12 5.3 | 1990

Jaguar XJS V12 5.3 | 1990

Highlights:

– 5.3-litre V12 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Imported from the USA and purchased via Master Cars Hasselt five years ago

– 59,000 miles as stated by the seller

– Cream leather-look interior with wood trim across the dashboard

– Sold by the long-term private owner for health reasons

The seller offers for sale this 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 5.3, powered by a 5.3-litre V12 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in a classic dark green with a cream, leather-look interior and contrasting wood trim across the dashboard, this XJS presents as a well-kept example of Jaguar’s long-running grand tourer. The car was imported from the United States and purchased by the current seller around five years ago through Master Cars in Hasselt. The seller, now 75 years old and having undergone several back operations, is offering the car for sale for health reasons rather than through any fault of the car itself. The odometer shows 59,000 miles, as stated by the seller.

Launched in 1975 as the successor to the E-Type, the Jaguar XJS carried the marque’s grand touring tradition into a new era, pairing effortless long-distance comfort with genuine performance. The cabriolet version, introduced in the mid-1980s, brought open-top motoring to the range and quickly became a favourite among Jaguar enthusiasts for combining the drama of the V12 engine with wind-in-the-hair appeal. Production of the V12-engined XJS continued into the early 1990s, by which time the model had become something of a modern classic in its own right.

At the heart of the car sits Jaguar’s smooth 5.3-litre V12, one of the great engines of its era, delivering effortless power through a relaxed automatic transmission that suits the car’s grand touring character perfectly. The long bonnet, low waistline and distinctive rear haunches remain hallmarks of the original design language, and the cabriolet’s power-operated soft top and well-appointed cabin make it as much a comfortable cruiser today as it was when new.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

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This car is currently located in: Limburg province, Belgium.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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