The 4 round headlights weren't as it was designed to be. They were done for the US market because of the legal requirements for sealed beams. The same law that screwed over Citroen. The rest of the world had the single piece lights only for the entire production run. This looks like a nice one far as I can see.
If the XJ-S was launched to better reviews and during a less tumultuous time for the company and the economy generally it would be sought after today. I personally think they are fabulous and always have. We have a pre HE example that we enjoy immensely. I believe however that their time has come and gone with younger enthusiasts having many more modern choices to satisfy their performance driven mindset. The XJ-S has to be driven to be appreciated, its overall performance numbers underwhelm and will not sell the car today any easier than when they were new. Car people are like any other group of people, there’s a herd mentality generally, many can’t allow themselves to be seen in a car that is deemed to be of low or little value, it would cramp their “style”. The XJ-S is for those daring enough to live on the fringes of our hobby. I for one applaud a level of eccentricity, it promotes a more colourful and inclusive world. Thanks for the quick lookie at this great survivor.
Great response! These have been at “the bottom” for years but are starting to climb quickly. Watch the market in the next 3-5 years on these and you will be surprised. They are on way up right now.
Beautiful example and obviously well taken care of. Have owned a few and one as a daily driver for couple of years whenever weathe allowed. (Not exactly the best one in snow) Always a turn key and go and never a single issue. If propperly maintained and taken care of by someone who know those cars they are top reliable and as such, a endless joy to drive.
I see you have the 458 parked under your Renault. I’m sure you know better, the Renault is either leak free, or you have a liner. I love that you now have yourself a sweet Ferrari.
Think I'd have fixed those paint chips and the stained head cloth etc, so no demerits visible to buyers. 5.3 litre plus a 3 speed auto, going to be a real fuel drinker, those things have pretty much disappeared off our roads here, maybe a very occasional example only. Over here (U.K.) we have a legal timetable in place (2030) for the end of petroleum car sales, after or even leading up to that I could see petrol stations getting harder to find. As for the price of fuel... it's bad enough here as it is, when the govt wants all electric to meet its carbon emissions target it'll probably tax petrol and diesel vehicles right out of usability.
SOLD!
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I really like these Jaguar convertibles!!! Thanks for showcasing it Bob!!! 👍👍
It’s really beautiful you know
Bob that Car is so neat, almost the exact same one that bonnie drove in The Big Lebowski. You're the man, man!
Classic old Jag
The 4 round headlights weren't as it was designed to be. They were done for the US market because of the legal requirements for sealed beams. The same law that screwed over Citroen. The rest of the world had the single piece lights only for the entire production run.
This looks like a nice one far as I can see.
True, altough the quad headlights look pretty good on this. The original euro spec headlights always looked a bit awkward imho.
Euro bumpers would do it justice
TWR body kit would definitely hide them bumps
If the XJ-S was launched to better reviews and during a less tumultuous time for the company and the economy generally it would be sought after today. I personally think they are fabulous and always have. We have a pre HE example that we enjoy immensely. I believe however that their time has come and gone with younger enthusiasts having many more modern choices to satisfy their performance driven mindset. The XJ-S has to be driven to be appreciated, its overall performance numbers underwhelm and will not sell the car today any easier than when they were new. Car people are like any other group of people, there’s a herd mentality generally, many can’t allow themselves to be seen in a car that is deemed to be of low or little value, it would cramp their “style”. The XJ-S is for those daring enough to live on the fringes of our hobby. I for one applaud a level of eccentricity, it promotes a more colourful and inclusive world. Thanks for the quick lookie at this great survivor.
Great response! These have been at “the bottom” for years but are starting to climb quickly. Watch the market in the next 3-5 years on these and you will be surprised. They are on way up right now.
STUNNING!
Beautiful example and obviously well taken care of. Have owned a few and one as a daily driver for couple of years whenever weathe allowed. (Not exactly the best one in snow) Always a turn key and go and never a single issue.
If propperly maintained and taken care of by someone who know those cars they are top reliable and as such, a endless joy to drive.
The plumbers engineering nightmare v12 very tricky to set up right with original points set up switch to ecu and hey presto magic beastie
Not my cup of tea but definitely a car for somebody!
Buyer be aware, these engines are maintenance nightmares.
There is no substitute for a garaged maintained vehicle.
I see you have the 458 parked under your Renault. I’m sure you know better, the Renault is either leak free, or you have a liner. I love that you now have yourself a sweet Ferrari.
Has it been to the Car Wizard?
Think I'd have fixed those paint chips and the stained head cloth etc, so no demerits visible to buyers. 5.3 litre plus a 3 speed auto, going to be a real fuel drinker, those things have pretty much disappeared off our roads here, maybe a very occasional example only. Over here (U.K.) we have a legal timetable in place (2030) for the end of petroleum car sales, after or even leading up to that I could see petrol stations getting harder to find. As for the price of fuel... it's bad enough here as it is, when the govt wants all electric to meet its carbon emissions target it'll probably tax petrol and diesel vehicles right out of usability.