We live in a world in which curvaceous beauties such as the Jaguar XJ220 and E-Type exist. I’ve had the privilege of testing multiple versions of the F-Type, including the 575-horsepower SVR. Despite all that, every time I see the E-Type’s successor, the XJ-S (later renamed XJS), I spend more than a little time ogling it. If you can’t help but do the same, get an eyeful of our Pick of the Day. This 1993 Jaguar XJS Coupe is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Lebanon, Tennessee. It comes with a repair manual and parts catalog.
What the 1975-1996 XJ-S/XJS lacked in curves and bulges, it made up for with a sleek, slim profile — and let’s not forget the coupe’s distinctive rear flying buttresses. Like its predecessor, it was available with straight-six or V-12 power. Of course, over that long production run, Jaguar incorporated several updates. According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, “From 1983, the new AJ6 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine became available in the new cabriolet soft-top version, which was later also offered with the V12 engine. In 1988, the cabriolet was replaced by the convertible with a fully folding top, and the first TWR-tuned XJR-S model was introduced. The XJS range went through a major restyling in 1991, and was now fitted with the much improved 6-litre version of the V12 engine, while the six-cylinder model was uprated with a 4-litre engine.”
As a ’93 model, this XJS benefits from those updates as well as a great color combination. The XJS is attractive in almost any configuration, but Flamenco red over Doeskin tan is a particularly sophisticated and tasteful pairing. The bright trim only heightens the intensity of the finish. A set of visually intricate lattice-style wheels (with new tires) contrast wonderfully with the body’s long, flowing lines.
Over the last 33 years, this Jag has covered 77,229 miles. That means it’s been a driver, but averaging only 2,340 miles a year, it hasn’t been a road warrior. The condition of the interior makes it seem as if the odometer reading is 50,000 miles too high. Everything appears to have lived a gentle life. The Connolly leather shows signs of light wear but no rips or tears. The vibrant walnut wood trim looks to be free of chips and cracks.
Given that this was Jaguar’s grand touring car of the time, it comes equipped with power mirrors and locks, power windows, power adjustments for the seats, memory for the driver’s seat, adjustable steering column, cruise control, and more. For you purists out there, it even has its factory AM/FM radio with cassette player.
If you’re wary of 12-cylinder cars, great news! This XJS has a 4.0-liter I-6, which was rated at 219 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Jaguar connected that to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic with a Sport mode for more enthusiastic shifts.
Jaguar made the XJ-S/XJS for nearly 20 years, but not all of the ones that still exist have both reasonable mileage and an eye-pleasing color combo like this 1993 XJS Coupe. You can take it off the market for $17,500.
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