For Sale: 1991 Jaguar XJ in Bradenton, Florida

1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible �€" Classic Collection Edition, Red over Tan Why This Car Is Special The 1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible is one of the most complete expressions of what the XJS was always meant to be. Introduced in 1975 as a grand tourer powered by the legendary Jaguar 5.3-liter V12, the XJS spent its first decade in coupe form only. A proper factory convertible did not arrive until 1988, when Jaguar finally answered years of demand with a full open-top version built by Karmann in Germany before final assembly at Browns Lane in Coventry, England. By 1991, the XJS convertible had matured into a well-sorted car that combined the comfort and refinement buyers expected of Jaguar with the open-air experience the coupe could never offer. This particular car carries the Classic Collection designation, which was a factory trim level Jaguar offered in the early 1990s specifically for the North American market. The Classic Collection package bundled a curated set of interior and exterior appointments that elevated the standard XJS specification, including the distinctive red leather piping on the tan seats �€" a period-correct detail that ties the interior color scheme directly to the exterior red paint. It is the kind of deliberate coordination that separates a factory specification from an afterthought. The VIN decodes to a 1991 model year car built at Jaguar's Browns Lane plant in Coventry, England, confirming its authenticity as a British-built vehicle �€" a detail that matters to serious XJS collectors, particularly as production wound down toward the model's eventual end in 1996. Features List - 5.3L Jaguar V12 engine with fuel injection - GM Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission - Classic Collection trim package - Power convertible top with black fabric - Heated rear window - Tan leather interior with red piping on seats - Power seats, driver and passenger - Burled walnut dash and door trim - Factory tachometer - AM/FM cassette stereo - Cruise control - Tilt steering column - Driver airbag - Power steering and power brakes - Four-wheel disc brakes - Independent rear suspension - Dual exhaust - Lace honeycomb alloy wheels - Power windows, door locks, and mirrors - Air conditioning - Chrome bumpers and chrome fender flares - Gold hood growler badge - High-mount third brake light - Chrome luggage retention rail - Made in England Mechanical The heart of this 1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible is the 5.3-liter SOHC V12, an engine with a lineage that traces back to the early 1970s. Jaguar developed this engine with motorsport ambitions in mind, and it powered the XJS through the model's entire production life with various refinements along the way. By 1991, the V12 was fitted with Lucas fuel injection, which improved cold-start behavior, drivability, and emissions compliance compared to the earlier Zenith-Stromberg carbureted setup. Twelve cylinders of displacement produce a power delivery that is exceptionally smooth �€" there is virtually no vibration at idle and no perceptible torque pulse at any road speed. It is a fundamentally different driving experience from a V8. Backing the V12 is the GM Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission, a collaboration between Jaguar and General Motors that replaced the earlier Borg-Warner unit. The GM unit proved more durable in practice and its pan is still clearly stamped 'Hydra-Matic Div of GMC' �€" visible in the underside photos of this car. Jaguar's use of a GM transmission was a practical engineering decision, not a compromise: the unit was robust, well-supported, and appropriate for the torque characteristics of the V12. The chassis underneath is solid and consistent with the car's Florida or southern-state history �€" the undercarriage photos show the expected surface oxidation on the exhaust components but no structural rust, no rot, and a floor pan that is intact and coated. The independent rear suspension that Jaguar carried over from the E-Type uses a subfr