1989 JAGUAR XJ-S COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1989 Jaguar XJ-S is powered by a 5.3L V12 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in red over a black vinyl interior, this British classic is now offered by the seller with records, a clean AutoCheck report, and a clear title.

Highlights

• All original besides newly reupholstered seats  
• Garage-kept for the last 20 years
• Three owners since new 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Georgia 

EXTERIOR

• Red paint 
• Dual chrome side mirrors
• Chrome bumpers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Jaguar wheels
• 235/60 radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery
• Woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter
• Telephone 
• Cruise control 
• Air conditioning (inop) 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering 
• Factory stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

Updates

• Seats were recently recovered
• New headliner installed 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 99,960 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt
  • Most recent AutoCheck odometer reading: 99,443 miles in April 2005

Imperfections 

• Tachometer, speedometer, and fuel gauges stick occasionally

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 5.3L V12
  • 262 horsepower 
  • 290 lb-ft of torque 
  • Fuel injection 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Fuel pump
  • Fuel tank sender
  • Fuel filter
  • Injectors 
  • Radiator
  • Steering sector and tires 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 2.88 gears
• Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor paint fade on hood and roof
• Small spot of rust on the left rear quarter panel
• The sun visors are there but the tabs that hold them came apart according to the seller
• Air conditioning system needs to be charged 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHCILE 

• Records 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• AutoCheck report 
  • Begins in 1990
  • Two owners 
  • Shows accident-free ownership in California and Georgia