Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible (1989)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 147 photos
  • Video including engine running
• The mileage of 106,130 km is partially documented by the Jaguar Passport to Service with dealer stamps from 1989 to 1996, U.S. invoices from 1989 and 1998, and additional documents dating from 2014 onward

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1989
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.3-liter V12 engine with approx. 263 PS (194 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: beige leather with wood trim
• TÜV valid through 11/2026 & H license plate
• Features:
  • Electric fabric convertible top
  • 15-inch alloy wheels
  • Leather interior
  • Power-adjustable seats
  • Nardi wood-trimmed steering wheel
• The following modifications were made:
  • Auxiliary air pump (secondary air system) removed in 2022 and connections deactivated
  • Two universal catalytic converters installed (2022)

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible is white
• The exterior is in good condition considering its age
• There is repainting on the rear left side due to minor body damage from the previous owner’s time
• No rust known

Interior

• The interior is in its original condition with beige leather and wood trim
• The interior is in well-maintained condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• The center console, steering wheel, and dashboard feature wood trim
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive
• The V12 engine is original and runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts flawlessly
• Comprehensive maintenance performed in 2022: Rear axle overhauled with new brake rotors, brake pads, and drive flanges; exhaust manifold repaired with new gaskets and combustion rings; exhaust system with two catalytic converters replaced; spark plugs replaced and auxiliary air pump removed
• Last service in 2024
• There are no known technical defects

History

Ownership History

• 2024 to present: current owner (Germany)
• The vehicle was imported into Germany on March 16, 2018
• 2007 to approx. 2014: Owner (U.S.)
• 1998: Owner (dealer) (U.S.)
• 1990 to 1998: Owner (U.S.)
• 1989 to 1990: Owner (Jaguar authorized dealer) (U.S.)

Service History

• April 10, 1989 – Vehicle delivery at San Jose British Motors
• July 21, 1989 at approx. 1,590 miles – 1,000-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• May 2, 1990, at approx. 8,800 miles – 7,500-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• Approx. 1990 at approx. 15,800 miles – 15,000-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• March 9, 1993, at approx. 22,879 miles – 22,500-mile service at San Jose British Motors
• September 17, 1993, at approximately 26,593 miles – 30,000-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• March 22, 1994 at approx. 28,616 miles – 37,500-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• September 6, 1994, at approx. 32,100 miles – 45,000-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• March 7, 1995 at approx. 33,834 miles – 52,500-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• September 14, 1995, at approx. 47,497 miles – 60,000-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• Approx. 1995/1996 at approx. 49,464 miles – 67,500-mile inspection at San Jose British Motors
• November 25, 1998 at 61,587 miles – Oil change with filter, lubrication, alternator and battery test at San Jose British Motors
• May 4, 2014 at 99,407 miles – AAA battery service at Alan Fox
• May 7, 2022 – Comprehensive maintenance and repair: Rear axle removed and reinstalled (differential drive shaft flange seal, shock absorbers, brake rotor upgrade, rear axle brake pads, parking brake pads, bearings, and brake caliper seal kit replaced); Exhaust manifold removed and reinstalled with new gaskets and heat shields; exhaust system repaired with two universal catalytic converters; spark plugs replaced, auxiliary air pump removed; oil change performed with filter replacement and lubrication; documented investment: 8,896.43 EUR (net 7,475.99 EUR plus VAT)
• November 6, 2024, at approx. 106,130 km – Passed TÜV-NORD general inspection and emissions test; next general inspection in November 2026

Documents

• German Certificate of Registration, Part I
• TÜV-NORD inspection report (HU+AU) dated November 6, 2024
• Jaguar Passport to Service 1989 (original U.S. service booklet) with ten dealer stamps
• U.S. invoices from San Jose British Motors
• Workshop invoice from 2022 with detailed scope of work
• AutoKultur Kessel GmbH delivery receipt from 2024
• U.S. insurance cards
• U.S. registration document (DMV) from 2008
• AAA battery service receipt 2014

Summary

For sale is a 1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible in white with an original, unmodified 5.3-liter V12 engine and approximately 106,130 km on the odometer. This U.S.-imported vehicle (first registered in California in 1989) has a comprehensively documented history from its initial delivery by San Jose British Motors through its acquisition by the German owner in 2024, as evidenced by the original Jaguar Passport to Service with ten dealer stamps, U.S. invoices, and insurance documents. In 2022, extensive maintenance work was carried out (documented investment: 8,896.43 EUR), including a complete overhaul of the rear axle, repair of the exhaust manifold and exhaust system with modern catalytic converters, and replacement of the spark plugs. The vehicle bears an “H” license plate, is registered with a seasonal license plate, and has a valid TÜV sticker valid through November 2026. Please note the overall condition rating of 4 (worn) as well as documented accident damage from the previous owner’s ownership period, with corresponding repainting on the rear left side; under its current German ownership, the vehicle has been accident-free.