1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

The XJS Convertible, which first appeared in 1988 at a price of £36,000, was considerably more than merely a coupé with the roof removed. The earlier 'T'-top cabriolet paved the way as the first open Jaguar since the departure of the E-Type in 1975, but this was to be the first full convertible and a strengthened sub-frame was employed in order to alleviate scuttle shake. It looked superb and elegant with the hood erect or folded and finally met the demands of the highly valued North American market. Retaining the roomy cockpit space of the coupé, the new convertible boasted a useful shelf for extra luggage and all the expected Jaguar refinements as standard. It made for a very fine open-top grand touring car, exceeding the specification of other home-grown machinery and being much cheaper than the equivalent high-profile Mercedes SL.

This sparkling 1991, XJS Convertible is finished in metallic Burgundy Red with a Parchment interior and Fawn carpets. The current indicated mileage is just over 58,000 but, as can be seen from the photographs, its superb condition suggests half of that. The car's wonderful state of preservation may be explained by the fact that it's spent most of its life in sunny Majorca.

It was initially supplied by Taggarts of Glasgow and has been owned by one gentleman from new. The car was serviced regularly by Taggarts prior to being moved to his home in Majorca circa 1994 and subsequently was serviced on his frequent return trips to Glasgow with the records showing that its final trip there was in 2007 with the mileage at 49,500. Whilst in Majorca the car was serviced and received regular attention at Minaco S.A who were the official Jaguar concessionaires. Our vendor has invoices for "tens of thousands of pounds" from there but naturally, they are in Spanish. The Jaguar was repatriated to the UK this year and registered in his daughter's name.

We understand that the current mileage is just over 58,00 and the car will be MOT tested and undergo a main agent service before sale.

This is a fabulous example of these remarkable V12 Convertibles, low mileage, one family owned and well maintained, and cars of this nature and quality are eagerly sought by connoisseurs of the marque.