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1996 Jaguar
XJS Convertible
Stock
2748
VIN
SAJNX2749TC223888
Miles
34,479
Engine Size
4.0L I6
Transmission Type
4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Exterior Color
Signal Red
Interior Color
Beige
Description
1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible
The Jaguar car is world famous for its stylish designs, thrilling performance, luxurious and comfortable interiors, outstanding handling and ride, quality engineering, and state-of-the-art technology. No other automobile manufacturer has been as remarkably successful at creating both the world's finest luxury sedans, as well as some of the world's most beloved sports cars. The founder of Jaguar Cars Ltd. was Sir William Lyons. His goal was to create world class sports sedans with "grace, space, and pace." Lyons once said, "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive."
For consignment something to put some excitement into your derriere, a Jaguar XJS. This 4-passenger sports car with its inline 6 cylinder power plant can be a slight bit of a handful when it comes to pushing you down the superhighway, all in luxurious comfort. A tasteful mixture of beige tones, Signal Red exterior, and English burl, along with some innovative use of technology, and we are going for a ride in Jaguar British style. Its final year and taking a bow, a 2-owner car for its lifetime, and mere 34,479 miles put on the ticker, all original paint, clean Carfax, mint condition interior, and lots of power conveniences. Meeeeoooooowww!
Exterior
This low slung British skate is bathed in Signal Red, and there is little of a fault on this cool cat. Gaps are excellent throughout all steel rust free panels. Chrome trimmings for headlight bezels, wheel well surrounds, windshield trim and taillight surrounds are also all excellent. A tan canvas convertible power up and down top has a glass rear window, and no marks or tears to be seen. A 2 plus 2-seater car with plenty of room upfront for the engine under a raging bonnet, passengers in the middle, and boot space abounds too! Throw in dual chrome tipped exhausts and 16-inch Jaguar alloy wheels, and we have the makings of luxury sport. When the top is down, a near perfect beige boot seamlessly covers the downed top and compliments the red exterior. Quite Right, You're bloody well right.
Interior
Simply put, mint although not in color, were talking condition. Beige leather abounds with true actual walnut burl to create a luxurious environment fit for a discriminating driver. Nice comfy, puffy padded seats with a seamless headrest popping out the top show no marks from use. A beauty of a central console with some of that walnut burl inset around the shifter which also shows cruise control, window toggles, a roof toggle, and dual ash receptacles. As the center console rises to the dash, a factory radio is mounted neatly within along with climate controls, running lights, defogger and exterior lighting. The shiny inset walnut for the gauge cluster is just pristine and shows very clean black faced gauges with white numbers and letters and white pointers. A wood and molded vinyl steering wheel is fronting the dash. Door panels show in beige vinyl with more walnut burl trimmings, power seat adjustments, storage pulls and a chromed bezels speaker within a field of taupe color carpet. The floors are covered with dark taupe colored Wilton carpeting and sport lighter protective floor mats to keep staining and dirt to a minimum.
Drivetrain
A pop of the long bonnet and it reveals a very clean and well-kept engine bay with an overall very light patina. Within its confines is a shiny, no corrosion 4.0 Liter inline 6-cylinder engine. It is fed by electronic fuel injection and has a 4-speed automatic (ZF4HP24E) original overdrive transmission with a rear axle of 3.54 gearing. All capitol condition under here. Me droogs and mates!
Undercarriage
Slight patina, but no road dirt, or surface rust seen on all the essentials. Independent suspension for front and rear, and power disc brakes on all 4 corners. A stock exhaust is on and shows some slight surface rust.
Drive-Ability
With my hankering for anything British, I hopped behind the wheel, fired this car up and drove off to the test track. Great acceleration, wonderful handling, straight braking when pressed hard, and a smooth cruiser. A/C blew ice cold, courtesy a new condenser, dryer and compressor and all power accessories were functional.
The last year of production of the XJS and they really have gotten it all correct. Design, which is sporty, yet luxurious, nice efficient power, and a truly high end interior with the leather and burl. And the top going up and down does not hurt either. Let's go for an afternoon tool through the countryside and stop off for some homemade toad in the hole. Yeah Baby!!
VIN DECODE
SAJNX2749TC223888
SAJ-Jaguar Passenger Car UK
N-XJS
X-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
2-Convertible 2+2
7-4.0L I6
4-Automatic LHD
9-Check Digit
T-1996
C-Brown's Lane UK Assy Plant
223888-Sequential Unit Number
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NO RESERVE!!
You are viewing an absolutely drop dead GORGEOUS 1988 Jaguar XJ-S in the famous Gulf Livery paint scheme.
This is a very reluctant sale of a unique Jaguar.
Note: bonnet (hood) is just loosely placed on vehicle as shown in photos as it has been off during engine work.
I decided to list for sale because I already have 2 other Jaguar projects I must complete first.
This Gulf Jaguar is in my barn collecting dust and I would rather see it get back on the road by an enthusiast.
The Gulf base colors are real paint in excellent condition. Not a wrap. There is NO rust and is an incredibly solid XJ-S. Both the former keeper and myself have always kept it stored indoors.
It started life with a 5.3 V-12.
I drove it with it's V12 up until earlier in the year. The original V12 had a rare jackrod failure and it was at that point that I decided to change the engine to something that would match the character of the exterior.
I decided on a 95' XJR-6 Supercharged Engine. THIS XJ-S DOES NOT RUN AND DRIVE YET. In the right hands, this can be finished in a long weekend.
The XJR-6 Engine and Gearbox are already fit and mounted.
Most of the plumbing including the over-fill, custom aluminum radiator, and auxiliary water pump have been fitted.
There are still more bits to be done before she can be started and driven.
Has EVERYTHING included to finish the job, all ECU's etc.
Since it is an early supercharged engine, it does not have immobilizers or anything else which would complicate the install. All of the ECU's are the exact same ones for this engine. I personally had this engine pulled from a running/driving XJR-6 which was retired due to HVAC issues.
Brakes in great functioning condition, it was driven up until the engine transplant.
Rear axle is also in excellent condition and I serviced it last year just prior to deciding to remove engine.
What it generally needs to run and drive;
-Driveshaft shortened.
-Electrical harness to fuel rail spliced back together (when I bought the engine they were cut) & other miscellaneous electrical connections. (Not my strong suite) The wiring harness generally just plugs straight into the ECU's and my intent was to install them in the passenger footwell just as was intended.
-Exhaust connected
-A more powerful fuel pump to feed this engine.
-Anything else would likely be a walk in the park for anyone competent with engine transplants. This was my first engine swap with this type of engine.
-Using the original XJ-S instrument cluster, though I have the XJR cluster if so desired.
(Also keep in mind that any other parts you may need in the future I should have as I have collected a second set of most everything)
Full custom brushed aluminum interior suits the car nicely and took a lot of time and labor. Many hand punched rivets. I planned on putting leather or carpet in any vacant areas which are not covered with aluminum.
Brand new tires less than 100 miles on them. I will also include a set of 4 very rare TWR aluminum wheels which I think would compliment this Jaguar nicely. (Though, even the Starfish Rims presently fitted look stunning).
This car is VERY close to being ready to burn up the road and I DON'T regret any of the time I have spent on it. I have enjoyed EVERY moment. Anyone who knows me is aware that I enjoy working on cars more than driving them. This will be one incredibly fast car when the final details are addressed.
This car looks like an Art piece. It has been a lovely prescence in my shop and would make a proper conversation piece in any garage.
For more details about where I got it and what I did to it, read the BLOG I wrote on this at https://foreverjaguar.com/jag-blog/f/gulf-livery-jaguar-xj-s-part-1
For any other questions send me a message.
I am a private seller. I am NOT a dealer therefore I cannot finance or collect tax etc. Must be cash or wire transfer only.
Located in Bushnell, Florida 33513
Bidders welcome to view at any time before the end of the auction.
I will assist with shipping Worldwide.
I decided to list this car with NO reserve as I cannot put a value on my time. My hope is that the right Jaguar enthusiast is the high bidder.
Send me a message with any questions.
Thanks for viewing!
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On Aug-14-21 at 09:29:26 PDT, seller added the following information:
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On Aug-14-21 at 09:33:49 PDT, seller added the following information:
FOR ALL ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INCLUDING ENGINE, CLICK HERE https://foreverjaguar.com/f/gulf-livery-jaguar-xj-s-part-1
Specifics
- Year: 1996
- Doors: 2
- Title: 34K MIles/Nice Paint/Perfect Top/4.0 Liter EFI I-6/Leather & Burl Interior
- Interior Color: Tan
- Mileage: 34479
- SubTitle: 34K MIles/Nice Paint/Perfect Top/4.0 Liter EFI I-6/Leather & Burl Interior
- Vehicle Title: Clean
- Deposit amount: 500.0
- Model: XJS
- Condition: Used
- Deposit type: 1
- Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
- Engine: 4.0L I6
- VIN: SAJNX2749TC223888
- Cylinders: 6-Cyl.
- Trim: Convertible
- For Sale By: Dealer
- Sub Model: Convertible
- Transmission: Automatic
- Make: Jaguar
- Body Type: Convertible
- VIN Number: SAJNX2749TC223888 Get the Vehicle History Report
- Exterior Color: Red