Highlights and general information

For sale is a Jaguar XJS C 5.3 12V from 1986 in the color British Racing Green with beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• Extremely good condition
• The car has been in collector's hands for almost 15 years
• Expert report from 2018 with a grade of 2+, only approx. 2,900 kilometers have been driven since then
• Targa model with removable roof sections and roll-back fabric roof
• Original condition - no repainting
• Garage vehicle, only moved in good weather
• Looks and color combination like Lady Diana's Jaguar XJS
• Rich and fully functioning equipment, including air conditioning and cruise control
• Investment of approx. 14,000 €

General information about the vehicle:

• Year of construction: 1986
• First registration: Germany
• Location: 48249 Dülmen, Germany
• Number of owners: 3
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 06/2026
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Jaguar XJS, which was presented in 1975 as the successor to the legendary E-Type, embodied British elegance and luxurious driving comfort. The Targa version in particular, officially known as the XJ-SC, stands out due to its rare roof construction with removable roof sections. In the V12 version offered here, a powerful 5.3-liter twelve-cylinder engine ensures superior driving performance and relaxed long-distance suitability. For years, the XJS remained a symbol of stylish travel with a touch of aristocratic flair.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: British Racing Green
• Interior: beige leather upholstery
• Repainted: no (according to the owner in original condition)

Engine and transmission:

• 5.3-liter V12 engine with 295 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Replacement engine: No
• Last maintenance service: 09/2024

Mileage:

• 83,650 km
• Traceable: yes

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• Invoices
• Documented maintenance history
• Expert opinion (grade 2+)
• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: good tread, but already a bit older
• Brakes: very good condition, completely replaced less than 5,000 km ago
• Body: good condition with minor signs of wear due to age
• Underbody: good condition without rust

Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• Side trim strips with signs of wear - replacement already available.

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle condition

Summary:

Up for sale is a very elegant 1986 Jaguar XJS C Targa 5.3 V12 in the classic British Racing Green color with beige interior. The vehicle, which matches the style of Lady Diana's XJS, is second-hand, accident-free in current ownership and has been kept exclusively as a summer vehicle in the garage. Thanks to a current MOT until June 2026, an H license plate and a certificate with grade 2+, this is an opportunity to acquire a luxurious British classic with charm and a powerful V12 engine.