Vehicle Description
1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Jaguar is responsible for some of the most memorable cars ever
produced. It's no coincidence that the brand's designs tend to age
gracefully. And it's no coincidence that well-preserved Jaguars
always find a dedicated group of fans that are ready and willing to
pay top dollar for their favorite vintage. There has been a recent
uptick in European cars and if this trend has piqued your interest,
this Jaguar is worth a look.
This thin line design cat has a wide stance, quick reflexes, good
looks, and is well muscled. A no rust example with a fine working
convertible top, newer A/C compressor, newer rear brakes & rotors,
snowflake wheels, and upon start-up this car just growls at
you.
Exterior
Bathed in Brookland Green this car's exterior paint is well aged,
showing dulling areas and scratches. There is no rust present
though, and gaps are all good. This car is utilizing chromed
bumpers which are wrapped by black rubber, and above the front and
back are European style head and taillights. A tan canvas
convertible top, which operates flawlessly tops off this sleek
machine. Sitting on all 4 corners we note snowflake style mag
wheels.
Interior
A swing of the doors reveals Barley colored leather on the door
panels. There is a veneer strip near the sill of each door, and it
has suffered some wear over the years but still presents nicely.
Other areas of the dash that have veneer are intact and nicely
preserved and mix well with the Barley colored leather. The 2
bucket seats are in glorious shape with no tears or fading, just
the expected wear that fine leather brings with age. Tan carpet
covers the floors and is showing almost no staining thanks in part
to years of careful use and a pair of color keyed floor mats. The
dash looks clean, and toggles were working for all functions. The
trunk is nicely preserved with a tan terrycloth covering
everything, even the tools are wrapped in it.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the original unrestored inline 6-cylinder 4.0
liter DOHC engine. Electronic fuel injection feeds this mill, and a
ZF4HP22 4-speed automatic transmission is on back to drive the 3.54
geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust is noted but mostly unremarkable. Floor pans and
unibody are solid and have what could be a coating of factory
rustproofing. Independent suspension is all around as are power
disc brakes. The exhaust system is showing some early signs of
rusting beginning.
Drive-Ability
This car started right up and ran smoothly. It handled all of our
nuances on the test track, and we had a nice cruise. Steering is
sharp, and acceleration is fine. No errant noises were heard during
our drive and all functions worked as they should. Spit Spot I
say!
Nothing says power, prestige and prominence quite like a Jaguar,
especially a convertible, and this one hits all 3 marks. Well cared
for, fun to drive, and a classy looker some 28 years later It is a
good smooth runner and has a very nice line...meeYOW!
VIN DECODE
SAJNW4746PC187999
SAJ-Jaguar
N-XJS
W-USA Spec, Driver Airbag
4-2 Door Convertible
7-4.0L I6
4-Automatic, Left Hand Drive
6-Check Digit
P-1993
C-Browns Lane, England Assy Plant
187999-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
