SUPERCLEAN JAGUAR, WELL-MAINTAINED AND PAMPERED, 4.0 I6, AUTO, LOADED LUXURY!!

Few cars survive as long as Jaguar's venerable XJS, nd even fewer look this good throughout their lives. This long, ow, ide 1995 XJS convertible proves that great design is timeless and even today, 0 years after the last one rolled off the assembly line, t still looks like it should cost tens of thousands of dollars more than it does.Dark colors always worked best on the XJS, nd on this slinky convertible, asic black is an awesome choice. It has likely been repainted at some point, ecause the depth and shine of the paint is just too nice to be 20 years old, ven though Jaguar paint was some of the best in the industry. It shows a few minor signs of use, ut nothing that detracts from the dramatic styling and big eyeball appeal that this car generates. A single gold pinstripe from nose to tail highlights just how cleanly styled the XJS really was, ut traditional British styling cues abound, rom the chrome-rimmed bumpers to the oversized mirrors to the carefully sculpted hood that was meant to recall the E-Type's hood dome. The Euro headlights make this Americanized version look exactly the way its designers originally envisioned and the smoked taillights were a late addition that works rather well here. And all of it still looks like money on wheels, iving you A-list hardware at a very attractive price.The sumptuous leather interior is Jaguar at its best. Blending old-world craftsmanship and top-grade materials, t has withstood the test of time with only minor signs of age and wear. Obviously the driver's seat shows the most use, ut there are no major tears or splits in the leather and the carpets are commendably clean and bright. The light-colored wood on the dash is real wood, ot plastic, nd the switchgear feels substantial in your hands. Big, right gauges are traditional and easy to read, ut the secondary controls are typically byzantine, Jaguar trademark for many years. An AM/FM/cassette stereo may date the car a little bit, ut it does sound good and the car also includes niceties such as power windows and locks, ir conditioning, ruise control, nd a tilt steering column. At some point, aguar figured out how to make a full drop-top work with the XJS, nd the power canvas top folds easily and stows cleanly under a matching tan boot. And there's still a good-sized trunk in back, omplete with a full-sized spare.By 1995, he V12 was gone, eplaced by a 4.0 liter inline-six that was both more powerful and more efficient. Remember that all the great Jags of the past had six cylinder engines, o this one is descended from greatness. The big Jaguar valve cover recalls the E-Type and yes, t's pretty tight in there but it turns out that the six is reliable and parts are still affordable. It starts easily and purrs through a dual exhaust system and the 4-speed automatic transmission shifts almost imperceptibly. Jaguar's greatest calling card, owever, as always been the combination of ride and handling, dichotomous setting that's both sporting and luxurious. It's fully independent and there's a disc brake at all four corners, ith the brakes receiving a major service just a few months ago. And nobody can argue that those gorgeous 5-spoke alloys don't look right, specially wrapped in fat Yokohama radials.Having lived almost all its life in the warm south, his is a solid, ight, lean Jag with an awesome look and an even more appealing price tag. Like its Mercedes SL competition, his is a high-quality car that looks a lot more expensive than it really is. Call today!