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Ian' XJS.
This
is our club member's Ian. He is from California, as you can see
the distinctive twin headlights and the large bumpers of the American
models.
The
V12 engine is also slightly different from the UK version.
Ian
wrote to us:
My XJS was originally purchased at Hollywood Sport Cars, June
1985. I am the second owner and is a very clean car, with full
service history and records.
It had a substantial service at 90K, and has currently just turned
100K. The engine runs extremely smoothly, with no oil leaks,
knocks, bumps etc. Interior leather (saville gray with original
matching carpets) is very clean and supple ... maintained well,
with no scratches, rips or marks. (Except for a
fingernail size patch where seatbelt has rubbed against
piping, behind driver's left shoulder ) Burl elm is high gloss,
with no hairline scratches or cracks. Vinyl dash in good condition. No
cracks or rips. Replaced radio cassette with CD player. Door & rear
panels clean & in extremely good condition, with no
scratches or marks. Due to warm dry climate, bonnet lever, brake
pedal linkage, and other zinc / anodized / coated surfaces are
like brand new with no corrosion or oxidation. Clean glove box
with secure liner ... replaced head liner, replaced rear window
seal, replaced chrome double headlight surrounds. A/C converted due
to new Freon laws. Very clean trunk with original screw down
battery clamp and plastic shroud, with pad under battery. Original
tool kit in excellent condition, with like new shiny jack and
tools. Fuel tank replaced in 1995 due to slight gasoline whiff, (which
continues.) Replaced original starfish alloys with lattice alloys off a
1992 convertible. Michelin tyres 235 / 60. Have all records
books and receipts, sale sticker, plus Jaguar meditation cassette
supplied with car. A very clean, original car, though paintwork on
bonnet, boot lid, top of roof slightly breaking up due to sun. (
ie, not as smooth as wings and side panels).
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