1995 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible

Description

Few cars survive as long as Jaguar's venerable XJS, and even fewer look this good throughout their lives. This long, low, and wide 1995 XJS convertible proves that a great design is timeless. Even 20+ years after it came off the ship from England, exceptional maintenance means this still looks like it should cost tens of thousands of dollars more than it does.

The later years are arguably the best for the XJS. The styling was allowed to mature, and the true cabriolet versions like this one are the kind of sporty elegance we all expect from Jaguar. The long hood and the low-slung body were subtle hints at the company's sporting history. There were also a few more obvious hints of flair in places like above the body-colored bumpers, around the unique headlights, and the distinct five-spoke factory alloy wheels. But, the true quality of the car can be seen in the paint. This Topaz Metallic was applied at the Coventry factory over two decades ago. Today it retains a great modern-looking luster, and the overall package carries timeless sophistication with a brown folding roof (and glass rear window) that coordinates so well with this paint. Of course the other reason why looks so good is because Jaguar owners cherish their cars. This two-owner XJS was driven like a proper Jag should, but its condition tells us there was a lot of loving garage-kept care.

Care is also the first idea that comes to mind when looking at the interior. It's obvious no one left the roof down long enough to let the sun fade the British luxury within. The leather seats show no tears or marks, just the signs of past people enjoying the drive. Jaguars are one of the finest at blending old-world craftsmanship and top-grade materials. You see it on the real wood dash and center console. When you slip behind the wheel, you get big, bright gauges, and the gear shift feels substantial in your hand. As expected from a car of this caliber there are plenty of desirable features, including a power folding roof, power windows, power locks, cruise control, driver airbag, tilt/telescopic steering column, and power seats. This one also has heated seats and ice-cold air conditioning. So you can enjoy top-down motoring no matter if it's a crisp fall afternoon, or a hot summer night.

By 1995, the new 4.0-liter inline-six was the engine of choice because it was quicker, more efficient, and better refined than the V12 just a few years prior. This numbers-matching powerplant looks great in the engine bay like many of the legendary long Jaguar blocks before it. The motor was shared with the XJ6 of the day, and the four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive is borrowed from General Motors. This means you can maintain your levels of driving quality for decades to come without breaking the bank. But what really will attract you to this Jag is the feeling you get on the open road. The XJS runs on a fully independent suspension that has been built to balance luxury cruising with spirited driving. This is reinforced by power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and grippy Pirelli tires.

This is the best from Jaguar, and it comes with maintenance records and the original owner's manual. It's time to demand the finest from life even if you only have to pay a pittance. Call today!!