
- MY 1990 Jaguar XJS
- 5.3L V12
- Three speed Turbo Hydramatic 400 Automatic Transmission
- Slate Blue Exterior
- Beige Leather Interior
- Disc Brakes All Around
- All Maintenance Up to Date
- Power Adjustable Seats
- Air Conditioning
- Wood Veneer Interior Trim
- Power Windows
- Power Mirrors
If you're a fan of classic television, then you'll know that only two cars have ever had the prestige of appearing as “The Saint’s car” on screen. One was the Volvo P1800, famously driven by Sir Roger Moore during his long run as Simon Templer in the 60s. The other was this: the Jaguar XJS, driven by Ian Oglivy from 1978-79 in the Return of the Saint. Despite only running for 24 episodes, the series has become a cult classic and cemented the XJS’s place as a star. Jaguar first launched the XJS in 1975 as the replacement for the much-celebrated E-Type. However, while the E-Type was considered a sports car, the XJS was more of a luxury grand tourer, with a big engine, a plush interior, and a relatively comfortable ride. Our featured car is a 1990 Jaguar XJS and it features a 5.3-liter V12 engine and a three-speed automatic transmission. With just 68,000 miles reported on the odometer, this XJS offers the chance to get into a low-mileage example, averaging just 2,000 miles of running per year.
Exterior and Interior
This particular car, being from 1990, has quad headlamps and rubber bumpers. It’s finished in a stunning shade of Slate Blue, with a dark blue leather interior and wood veneer trim. That being said, this isn’t an outdated dinosaur on the inside, either. It has most of the amenities expected in a car of this caliber, including air conditioning, power-adjustable seats, and both power windows and mirrors. Being a post-facelift car, it also has the four-spoke steering wheel, which has a more modern look to it, compared to the 2-spoke steering wheel found in the previous generation. The interior, in general, looks like it just came off the production line in Coventry, with all the wood and chrome shining and the leather barely showing any wear and tear.
Engine
The 5.3-liter V12 is mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission, which really gives it the boulevard cruiser feel compared to the manual option. This car also reportedly has only 68,000 miles on it, making it a relatively low-mileage example to own. The car appears to be maintained well, even beneath the surface, as both the undercarriage and the engine bay seem well looked after.
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