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1987 Jaguar V-12 Xjs-c Cabriolet - Extremely Rare Limited Edition on 2040-cars

US $11,500.00
Year:1987 Mileage:63500
Location:

Mission Viejo, California, United States

Mission Viejo, California, United States

One Very Special Cat!

Created as successor to the legendary E-Type and the last model designed with input from the firm’s founder, the legendary Sir William Lyons, the XJS is actually more than just a replacement. It is a Grand Tourer par excellence, the finest mode of transportation for two people wishing to travel fast and in style. Produced for over two decades, from 1977-1998, a few special iterations of the XJS have already attained classic car status, among them the rare XJSC, or “Cabriolet.”

Just 3,864 of these Landaulet-like, V12-powered Cabs were manufactured between 1983 and 1988, with a only a few hundred sold in the United States, in ’86 and ’87 only.  It’s truly a dream come true for the serious XJS-C connoisseur!  The ultimate in versatility, the XJSC can be configured as a Landaulet convertible, a Targa, or a Coupe. Additionally, the rear folding soft top can be replaced by a fixed roof panel with heated glass window.

Seats, door panels, and console are covered with the finest, delightfully patinated hides from Scottish Highland bovines. These hides were most carefully selected, then vat-dyed in an antique wooden drum at the now-defunct, Edwardian CONNOLLY factory. Truly superior to the Detroit leather found in a pedestrian Lexus or Cadillac, the luxurious ambiance of a British high-end marque, such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, or Bentley is unmatched in the world.

This car is well appointed with amenities such as power windows, mirror, door locks, telescoping steering column, and cruise control. All lights, switches, and controls work as Sir William Lyons intended.

With a solid rust free body body and very good paint, this car is very deserving of a new home.  Starts right up, the v-12 engine runs well, shifts smoothly and recently passed CA Smog Inspection.  While not in pristine condition, its a very good base and with a little TLC this car could be easily brought back to pristine condition.  Car is priced very appropriately for the current condition. 

The Good: Car is in very good running condition, body is straight and rust free, paint is in very good condition for its age and believed to be original.  All lights and switches appear to be operational.  No rips, cracks or tears in dash or leather - all wood is intact and rated at good to very good condition condition. Original wool carpeting is intact and in very good condition.

The Bad: A/C blows cool, but not cold - needs re-charging, cruise control is non-functional as are the seat heaters.  Headliner in rear roof needs replacing.  Some plastic roof trim pieces are cracked and need repair or replacement.  The rear soft top is not currently attached to the car, but we do have the frame which is undamaged, the canvas needs to be replaced but as you can see the old material is available and more than adequate to use as a template to have a new top made at a good upholstery shop.  

Please ask questions about any other items or conditions prior to bidding.

Carbella Motors, CA Dealer License #83804, is a licensed, bonded and insured used car dealer located in Mission Viejo CA. Call us at (949)587-1681 to schedule an appointment to come see and drive this beautiful car. 

Terms of Sale:

All CA residents must pay applicable sales tax, smog fees, and DMV registration fees.  All transactions are subject to a $65 document preparation fee.
Out of state buyers are responsible for their own state, county, city taxes and fees.  

THERE IS NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION
CA law does not provide for a cooling off or other cancellation period for vehicle lease or purchase contracts.  Therefore, you cannot later cancel such a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired a different vehicle. After you sign a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract, it may only be cancelled with the agreement of the seller or lessor or for legal cause, such as fraud.

However, CA law does require a seller to offer a 2-day contract cancellation option on used vehicles with the purchase price of less than $40,000, subject to certain statutory conditions.  

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