Classic Car Buyer’s price guide indicates good times for XJS owners
- 29th July 2015
- News
- Posted by kwecars
- 18 Comments
In line with recent news that classic cars are becoming an increasingly good investment opportunity, we’ve compiled a table, using data from Classic Car Buyer, illustrating more clearly the rising values of all XJS models, no matter what the condition.
The Classic Car Buyer price guide is compiled with reference to a variety of sources, including clubs, auction results and advertisements, both printed and online. It is impossible to accurately value a specific vehicle without examining the car first.
The listings below are intended to provide a useful guide only, and were valid on 22nd July 2015. Asking prices can vary widely between different examples of the same model. Our figures relate to private sales online. Dealer prices and values for insurance purposes are generally higher.
Data gathered from Classic Car Buyer and valid on 22 July 2015. ‘Before’ price refers to value in 2013.
Note: Conditions listed refer to the following:
- Condition 1: First class condition and well cared for throughout its life
- Condition 2: Good condition with legitimate MOT and on the road. May require some TLC
- Condition 3: In need of major restoration work
The value of XJS cars has rocketed between 2013 and the current date, as seen in the table. These prices reflect the current classic car market in general, which continues to do well, with some models, such as the XJS, increasing in value at a more rapid rate. As prices continue to rise, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy that classic Jaguar XJS you’ve always dreamed of.
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18 Comments
I forgot the engineis 5.3 l coupe.
I hava 1989 XJS signal red /magnolia .
Total milage 18600 from new .all service records and original sales invoice left hand drive.
Completley original in perfect condition. Jaguar full heritage document with all manufactered numbers and date of production.french/monaco spec. Inherited from my father.
Could you advise would the value be a little higher than your condition 1.
Tony miller
Interesting site. I have a 1989 XJS Convertible 5.3l. It’s just had a load of work done on it so I’d say it’s in great condition (New exhaust, new radiator, new heater matrix, all rust cut out and new metal welded in, stripped right back and waxoyled, new mohair soft top, new distributor, plugs, rotor arm etc, new shock absorbers, various gaskets, grommets, and bushes, reconditioned power steering rack, front brake calipers, discs and pads, new wheel arch liners, thorough servicing etc.!!!)
Mileage 85000.
Bodywork great, replaced all the veneers, and leatherwork and carpets in pretty good nick (bit of piping damage on seats)
So, having bought for £7,000 about 2.5 years ago (when even rubbish ones were £10,000) and having spent about £10,000 my total investment is about £17,000. Not necessarily expecting to have got my money back, but what do you think value would be? For insurance purposes as much as anything.
With respect we’re not a free valuation service 🙂 but a quick estimate would be around £20k if it is truly blemish-free. It would be a lot more if it were under 50k miles
What lifetime mileage would you expect to achieve with the 4.0 petrol engine ? I’m looking at an 1994 XJS with 130,000 . Is that excessive, likely to give problems in the short term ?
Thanks
One can expect at least 150,000 miles before needing any significant reconditioning. There will be wear in the timing chain tensioner slippers and possibly the chain sprockets. There will probably be a degree of coking up and the inlet valve stem seals will be a bit hardened leading to some smoke from the exhaust particularly on start-up. The coolant hoses should be replaced anyway. We’ve seen engines with nearly 200,000 miles with no serious problems. Having said that, it does depend a lot on how well it has been serviced, but generally the core of the engine – crank, bearings, pistons, bores etc are very long-lived. The gearbox may get a bit cranky at this mileage and the transmission warning light may come on occasionally though this seldom reflects any driveability problem. An XJS coupé with 130k miles and in blemish-free condition will be worth about £4000, and a convertible perhaps £8k. A bigger concern than the engine will be underside rust. Look around the jacking points, the chassis legs where they go over the front suspension, sill ends and seatbelt re-inforcers.
i have inherited a 91 xjs le Mans limited edition. it’s condition 2 (runner, tested) but there is some minor bodywork issues.. it was stored for ten years. i have no idea how much it is worth. Do you have any idea? Someone offered 2k to break it which seems a shame to me.
The Le Mans edition is not attracting a premium value at the moment so it’s worth the same as an ordinary XJS coupé. Under 50,000 miles it might be worth £8k, between 50,000 and 100k miles it might be worth £5k if it looks tatty.