62 230 Miles/Garage Kept/1 Of 5 013/5.3 Liter V12/TH400 Auto/Pampered Jaguar

1987 Jaguar XJSC Convertible

”The Jaguar XJSC Cabriolet had Targa panels over the driver and passenger area, with a fabric roof that could be folded down at the rear, (manually). There was also an accessory available, which enabled the owner to remove the fabric roof and replace it with a hardtop – which was complete with heated glass rear window. [hidden information]

For consignment, a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC convertible with a title verified 62,230 actual miles. Only 5,013 XJ-SC’s were built between 1982 and 1988 and of them, 3,415 were left hand drive and 2,915 of those had V12’s. The rest were intended for the European market.

Exterior
Coming straight at you, it’s easy to disregard this as just another XJS, with Americanized black bumpers, dual headlights, and outboard fog lights. But turn to the side and the rigidly framed dark blue canvas top, narrow C-pillar, and large rear side windows reveal this rare cat’s status. In back, it lacks the flying buttresses of the coupe but retains the handsome rear fascia with stunning taillights and modest dual exhaust tips. Remove the front panels, and have a targa style opening and covered rear cabin; remove both and you have a full cabriolet with roll bar perched behind the front seats while window frames stay in place. This example wears Arctic Blue Metallic augmented with a white pinstripe and 15-inch Jaguar wheels with 215/70R15 tires that have a mid 2019 date code. Imperfections are few and include chips, some dimpling and fading of the blue canvas, and a dent and resulting surface rust on the front apron.

Interior
If you were expecting tan or black, Jaguar throws you a surprise with an Isis Blue interior, constructed with the finest materials including leather and burlwood trim on the door panels that both present nicely. The bucket seats with their tuck and roll inserts also wear blue leather and combine sportiness with luxury. Our driver’s seat shows some minor patina creasing but the passenger side looks great and there are no rear seats. The black steering wheel fronts Jag’s unique instrument cluster with no shortage of indicator lights and it’s all business. It’s more luxurious to the right where glossy burlwood is prominent and tops the AM/FM/Cassette radio and information center. A narrow T-handle shifter resides in black plastic faceplate over a blue center console over gray carpet, all in nice shape. Our gray targa liner is in nice condition and is fully intact and the trunk is fully finished and clean, housing a covered spare and the battery. 

Drivetrain
Always filled to the brim is the engine bay of an XJS V12. Here’s the 5.3 liter unit, putting out 295 horsepower and receiving fuel through fuel injection. The powerplant is backed by a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power through 3.54 gears in back. The bay presents in clean condition.

Undercarriage 
Super clean underneath where dual exhaust travels through stock style mufflers on their way to a twin exit and power disc brakes are found on all four wheels. The fully independent suspension includes coil springs front and back.

Drive-Ability
Even sitting still in a Jaguar XJSC cabin is exciting. The sitting position, size and stance of the car is just right. We roll the V12 across the test loop where it provides good, smooth power, the car tracking straight and handling turns like a train on proverbial rails. We note the A/C does not work, the reverse lights don’t work, and the radio is going to need a code. Beyond that, all other functions operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 

You already love XJS’s! Well, here’s a rare and desirable model that’s in fantastic condition. Wait until the crowd at the local Jaguar club gets a look at this one! It has everything good about an XJS plus the incredible potential of three different roof modes!
SAJNV3842HC135394

S-United Kingdom
A-Jaguar
J-Passenger Car
N-XJSC
V-Manual Belts
3-Convertible 2 Door
8-5.3L V12 295hp
4-Automatic LHD
2-Check Digit
H-1987
C-Brown’s Lane, England Assy Plant
135394-Sequential Unit Number

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