1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible

5.3L Naturally Aspirated V12 | Navy Blue Interior | 15" Lattice Alloy Wheels

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LOT #

250433028

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
SAJNV4842KC155044
Lot Number:
250433028
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
37,753 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.3L Naturally Aspirated V12
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Navy Blue
Interior Color:
Navy Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Massachusetts
  • 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
  • 5.3L Naturally Aspirated V12
  • TH400 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Navy Blue Exterior
  • Navy Blue Interior
  • Navy Blue Convertible Soft Top
  • 15" Lattice Alloy Wheels
  • Burl Walnut Wood Veneer Trim
  • Front Independent Suspension w/ Coil Springs
  • Rear Independent Suspension w/ Trailing Arms & Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Front Ventilated Brakes
  • Lucas Digital Fuel Injection

Overview of 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible For Sale by Owner

The Jaguar XJS is a two-door grand tourer made between 1975 and 1996. Known for its flamboyant styling and powerful V12 engine under the hood in some variants, the XJS is a fantastic British classic car to own and cherish. It’s representative of the period when British luxury meant plenty of wood, fine materials, and a feeling of driving around in your living room. In the case of this 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible, you can enjoy all that, accompanied by twelve glorious cylinders firing at their best, and a drop-top to engage on fine days. Plus, this Reading, Massachusetts-based car bears just under 38,000 miles on the clock, making it an absolute unicorn, waiting to be picked up by a discerning collector. Could that be you?

Exterior and Interior

This 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible comes in Navy Blue, with a black convertible top that can be deployed for weather protection when needed. The car’s timeless styling has aged with panache, and even today, it turns heads when driving around amidst the sea of characterless SUVs that all seem to look the same. Wire-effect wheels, fog lamps and dual exhausts all add to the car’s timeless character. The interior of this 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible continues the Navy Blue theme, but adds a healthy dose of wood trim to make for a very homely cabin. You’ve got two seats and a spacious cargo area behind, augmented by a fairly decent trunk for a grand tourer. Amenities include powered and heated seats, climate control, cruise control and a Jaguar-branded radio with cassette tape player. Most importantly, everything feels solid and mechanical. There are no touchscreens or touchpads here; move a switch or press a button and you know that you’ve done something substantial. That’s how cars should feel, and it’s how this beautiful British grand tourer feels.

Engine

Under the long hood of this 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible lies a masterful 5.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, able to conjure up 263hp and send it to the rear wheels. A GM TH400 3-speed automatic transmission assures you of a smooth drive. You’ve also got four wheel disc brakes with front vented discs.

Walk-around Video of this Jaguar XJS

Passenger side photo of 1996 Jaguar XJS

1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Current Ask
$14,500

The 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible represents the final evolution of Jaguar’s iconic grand touring roadster, combining elegant British styling, luxurious appointments, and effortless cruising capability. This example has traveled 86,106 miles and is finished in Signal Red with a Tan interior and Tan convertible soft top, creating a timeless color combination that complements the XJS’s classic lines. Powered by Jaguar’s refined AJ16 inline-six engine, this XJS offers a smooth and comfortable driving experience while retaining the character and craftsmanship that defined Jaguar’s legendary grand touring cars. Additional features including wood interior trim, 15-inch alloy wheels, and the factory AM/FM cassette audio system complete this well-equipped example.

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Passenger side photo of 1991 Jaguar XJS

1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible V12

Current Ask
SOLD

Jaguar’s XJS spent more than two decades carrying the torch for the legendary E-Type, evolving into one of the most refined grand touring cars of its era. This 1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible shows 52,140 miles and represents one of the final years of the facelifted pre-AJR6 V12 models. Finished in elegant Signal Red over a Black interior, this British luxury convertible combines timeless styling, smooth V12 power, and open-air touring capability. With its long hood, pillarless design, and turbine-smooth twelve-cylinder engine, the XJS remains one of the most distinctive grand tourers produced by Jaguar. Today, well-preserved V12 convertibles are increasingly appreciated by collectors for their combination of exclusivity, craftsmanship, and classic British character.

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Passenger side photo of 1983 Jaguar XJS

1983 Jaguar XJS Coupe

Current Ask
SOLD

The Jaguar XJ-S was tasked with following one of the most iconic sports cars ever built, the E-Type, and it accomplished that challenge by carving out its own identity as a refined high-speed grand tourer. This 1983 Jaguar XJS Coupe represents one of the finest surviving examples of the model, showing just 14,878 miles from one owner. Finished in elegant Grosvenor Brown over a Biscuit leather interior, this V12-powered Jaguar remains remarkably preserved and is accompanied by its original documentation, a set of OEM factory wheels, and the original factory dual-beam headlights. Combining low ownership, exceptionally low mileage, and a highly original presentation, this XJS offers collectors an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of Jaguar’s most sophisticated grand touring coupes from the 1980s.

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2011 Jaguar XK Convertible

Current Ask
$15,000

The 2011 Jaguar XK Convertible represents a distinctive era of Jaguar grand touring, pairing elegant British styling with a naturally aspirated V8 and an open-top layout designed for long-distance cruising as much as spirited driving. This example is finished in Caviar over a Warm Charcoal interior with a Black convertible soft top, a combination complemented by Ivory contrast stitching and Burl Walnut veneer trim. It also features 20-inch “Kasuga” multi-spoke alloy wheels and Jaguar’s hood leaper ornament, giving the car an especially classic Jaguar presentation. Showing approximately 138,756 miles, this XK offers the traditional formula of a front-mounted V8, rear-wheel drive, and a luxurious two-door convertible body.

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2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Current Ask
$30,000

The 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible captures the elegant grand-touring character that made Jaguar’s XK series so distinctive at the turn of the millennium. Showing 52,123 miles, this example is finished in Topaz Metallic over an Oatmeal leather interior with a beige convertible soft top. Its specification blends classic British luxury with desirable period equipment, including burl walnut interior trim, the Alpine Premium Sound System, a Compact Disc Autochanger, Jaguar Integrated Navigation, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels. With its long hood, flowing bodywork, and open-top configuration, this XK8 delivers the kind of understated presence that has aged especially well.

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2002 Jaguar XKR 100 Convertible

Current Ask
$29,900

The 2002 Jaguar XKR 100 Convertible is a genuinely special version of Jaguar’s X100-generation grand tourer, created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of company founder Sir William Lyons. Limited to just 500 XKR 100 coupes and convertibles worldwide, it combined the already potent supercharged XKR platform with a distinctive package of performance, luxury, and appearance upgrades. This example is finished in the edition-exclusive Anthracite Metallic over Warm Charcoal leather and shows approximately 10,309 miles. With its 370-horsepower supercharged V8, 20-inch BBS Montreal wheels, Brembo brakes, Recaro seating, CATS suspension, factory navigation, and Alpine audio, it delivers the blend of rarity, elegance, and performance that makes the XKR 100 particularly appealing to Jaguar enthusiasts.

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1967 Pontiac GTO

Current Ask
$55,000

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1969 Cadillac Eldorado

Current Ask
$38,500

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1972 Dodge Challenger

Current Ask
$55,000

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