Launched in 1975, Jaguar's XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. More of a soporific grand tourer than an out-and-out sportscar, it was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. To this end, it was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Although, the 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post-1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floor pan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its Fixedhead Coupe siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Manufactured in 1990, the XJS offered here was supplied new via Harwoods of Sussex to a Mr P. Kirch in London, being delivered on 4th of January 1990. Pleasingly still displaying its Harwoods of Sussex rear window sticker, the Jaguar is finished in the attractive colour combination of Westminster Blue paintwork with a complementary beige leather interior and a dark blue hood. Fitted with the 5343cc V12 engine allied to the automatic transmission, UPO 1N has covered a mere 55,212 miles from new and in the hands of only six keepers since delivery.

This XJS was subject to recent expenditure to maintain its condition and it is believed to still carry the original paintwork and hide interior. The car is accompanied by the owner's handbook, the original stamped service book illustrating 18 stamps the first 11 from Jaguar main dealers and the rest by Jaguar specialists, a collection of previous MoT test certificates, invoices and a current V5C registration document. Included in the sale is the private registration number 'UPO 1N', which the current owner has had valued at £2,000. The vendor rates the bodywork, electrical equipment, gearbox, paintwork, engine, and interior trim as 'very good to excellent'. Consigned by John Tomlin.

Lot details
Year: 1990
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJS Convertible
Registration: UPO 1N
Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DB167798
Engine No: 8S072993SA
Mileage: 55,212

* Only 55,212 miles from new
* Presented in exceptional condition