Jaguar XJS 1988 (50) - 5.3 V12 3-Door

1 Previous Owner, Shadow Automotive are proud to offer for sale this remarkable Jaguar XJS HE V12, an exceptionally low-mileage and beautifully preserved example showing just 13,744 miles from new. Supplied new by Exeter Garages in Devon on 23rd August 1988, it was purchased by its first owner and remained in his care for five years before the registered keeper was changed to his wife in 1993 — effectively a one-family car from new. In 2014, it was acquired by a discerning collector in South Africa, where it was stored professionally until its return to the UK this summer. In total, just three custodians and two registered keepers have cared for the car in its lifetime. Finished in Bordeaux Metallic with a Silver and Red coachline and the original 15-inch lattice alloy wheels fitted with Toyo Z radial tyres, this XJS presents in truly outstanding condition throughout. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in Doeskin leather over Barley carpets with Burr Walnut veneers, offering a beautifully preserved period interior that exudes 1980s Jaguar luxury. The condition throughout is extraordinary. The paintwork retains a deep, consistent gloss with no signs of fading or blemishes; the glass appears original and still bears its factory markings; the interior leather, wood, and switchgear remain in excellent order. The underside is equally impressive, showing only the lightest signs of age and having been treated with protective underseal for longevity. Documentation is extensive and includes the original bill of sale, Jaguar handbooks and service booklet (showing dealer registration details), historic and current V5 logbooks, almost every tax disc from 1988-2013, a selection of MOT certificates, and spare keys. While the maintenance record isnt exhaustive, there are invoices from its time in South Africa which, combined with the cars outstanding cosmetic and mechanical condition, clearly demonstrate the care and attention it has received throughout its life. Factory specification includes climate control, heated front seats with lumbar adjustment, cruise control, trip computer, and headlamp wash/wipe — all functioning as intended. A rare opportunity to acquire an XJS HE V12 of this calibre — low mileage, beautifully preserved, and presented in a condition that would satisfy the most exacting Jaguar enthusiast or collector. Located just outside Stamford, Rutland - viewings are strictly by appointment at Shadow Automotive..Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Electric Windows - Front, Leather Interior