Jaguar XJ-S HE Coupé V12 (1988)

Kickdown Check

• Kickdown Overview
• 170 photos
• Video including engine running
• Classic Analytics evaluation available, grade 2+ available
• Odometer reading and plausible mileage of 45,837 mi

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.3-liter V12 engine with 265 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Anthracite Metallic
• Interior: Gray leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until February 2028 and H-license plate
• Features:
• Heated seats for driver and front passenger
• Air conditioning
• Heated rear window
• Power windows
• Cruise control

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Jaguar is Anthracite Metallic
• The vehicle is in its original condition; there are no known repaints
• This is a garage-kept vehicle; the paint and body are in good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• The passenger-side door and the trunk lid should be slightly readjusted
• Minor scratches are present on the paint (Photos 21–24)
• Minimal rust spots are present on the driver’s side door sill (Image 239)
• Otherwise, no rust is known

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in gray leather
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• A clip on the driver's side sun visor is broken
• The trim on the A-pillar on the driver's side is partially loose (Image 81)
• The lettering on the right window switch is no longer fully intact (Image 237)
• Otherwise, there are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The V12 runs smoothly without any roughness or acoustic irregularities
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The equipment (including the air conditioning) functions without defects
• Occasionally, the water pump leaks slightly
• The reverse light has a loose connection
• Investments totaling just under €37,000 have been made in the Jaguar; numerous receipts are available
• The following work has been done recently:
• Oil service
• Ignition adjustment
• Inspection of the cooling system, including the water pump

History

Ownership history

• 2017–present: Current owner
• Presumably a total of 3 owners

Service history

• Service records available, but not complete
• Last service documented in August 2023
• Oil service, ignition adjustment, and cooling system inspection (including water pump) performed at 45,559 miles

Documents

• Vehicle documents
• Classic Analytics rating: 2+
• Service history

Summary

This 1988 Jaguar XJ-S is a well-maintained coupe with an automatic transmission, V12 engine, and H-license plate. Particularly noteworthy are the low mileage of 45,829 miles and the existing Classic Analytics rating of 2+. The vehicle is in largely original condition with no known repainting and was driven only rarely in good weather. Overall, this is a distinctive XJ-S with a classic V12 engine and solid documentation.