Beautiful, Dependable and Improved 1988 V12 Coupe
1988 Jaguar XJS
Jaguar XJS 1988 technical specifications | |
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Item location: | Oviedo, Florida, United States |
Make: | Jaguar |
Model: | XJS |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Base Coupe 2-Door |
Year: | 1988 |
Mileage: | 71,344 |
VIN: | SAJNA5845JC144913 |
Color: | Green |
Engine size: | 5.3L V12 DOHC Fuel Injection |
Number of cylinders: | 12 |
Power options: | Wheels, Original Jaguar wire Wheels 15" Dayton, Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | newly rebuilt 4 speed (w Overdrive) GM T700 auto |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Safety options: | Driver Airbag |
Options: | Jaguar wire wheels, Leather Seats, CD Player |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Description |
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I have owned this beauty since 2002 and driven it daily. I hope to find a buyer who will care for the car as much as I have. The paint is in beautiful condition - deep and very shiny. but small spots of rust have very slowly begun to emerge. I am selling the car because I need room in the garage. Improvements/ ProsV-12 engine rebuilt in 2000 - very strong; babied; never raced; burns cleanNewly rebuilt GM T700 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive using conversion kit. flywheel and drive shaft from John's Cars Super 60x Stainless Steel Sport Exhaust system (made by Bora. included new downpipes. free-flow catalytic convertors. oxygen sensor ports. tips) from The Driven Man Polished Alloy Ultra-Performance Flat Blade Dual Electric Fans from V12sV12 GM GMALT Alternator retrofit from John's Cars - allows for superior and less expensive GM alternators New custom gas tank; a superb job by local fabricator (2013) matches all inlets and outlets of original (see photo of boot)Later model 1993 instrument cluster installationBeautiful later model wooden steering wheel (w/AirBag) and matching gear shift knob (1993?)Later model seats(1990)Bilstein and KYB Nitrogen gas Shocks all around (6 of them)Nice sound system: Pioneer head powers ADS system in back. Boston Acoustics in doors. Kicker HS8 subwoofer lays on the floor behind driverNew AC compressor (2013)Heavy Duty deep cycle battery (Optima YellowTop)New steering rack (2013)upgraded bushings throughout suspensionChrome wire wheels are excellent: no nicks. rubs. bendsJaguar Shop ManualAll records from myself and previous owner (Back to 1998)Full spare on 5th wire wheel Cons (see photos)Driver's seat back seams have separated. Repairable. Bolster edge seam is worn out. Still comfortable. Lumbar bladders and seat heaters still work fine. Crack in center consoleBack seat leather had dried out. seams separated on one sideHood struts no longer hold up the hoodCruise control does not functionRust on front edge/drivers front fender (see photo)Scratch on hoodRust bubble emerging on drivers quarter panel ahead of wheel well (see photo)Rust bubble emerging on passenger side front fender behind marker light (see photo)Gouge on passenger front fender (see photo)Some paint discoloration on boot/trunk lid