There's a '91 XJS V12 on Craigslist. BRG on Biscuit. Seller says it just turned over one day and wouldn't start. $750. Driving over now to look at it.

Yeah, this won't end well

Keep you posted.

 

YeeHaw, living vicariously through others!

 

That is how I ended up with mine! craigslist for $500 BRG, biscuit, and wires. Parked since 1997 and purchased it in 2010. I offered $1000 so I could get ahead of the 40 other callers within the 2 hours it was up.

Figured even with a blown engine or bad tranny I could get my money back in selling the wheels. You won't regret it!

 

Man,"some guys have all the luck". Green my favorite color.

Best Rob.

 

I ended up with an 89 XJS convertible that way. $280 and a motorcycle I could register.

 

Well, I didn't pull the trigger. The pics in the ad must have been from 10 years ago. Yeah Yeah, I should've taken some pics while I was there, didn't think of it till I had driven off.

Paint completely oxidized, wood shot to hell / missing. Front seats not bolted down. And of course since it won't start, no telling what else might be discovered on a test drive, I suspect lots.

Worth $750? Sure, you could part it for more than that, but I'll pass. He also has a convertible (that one is as presented in the ad) that has been lumped for $10k.

1991 Jaguar XJS Coupe

1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible

 

Why am I thinking of showing up at his door with $500? I'm hitting the gym.

 

Because you know it makes sense.

Rob.

 

Maybe it does... what say the XJS forum???

 

Chicken!! You won't! I double dog dare you!

 

Save it from total scrapping....spread the useful parts around to others. Even make a fair profit.

I guess it depends on the space you have to deal with it.

If no rust.....who knows....long winter nights coming up.

Rob.

 

Oh yea....I triple dog dare ya!.......Or should I say "triple cat dare ya"......I actually have the real cats to bet....could do with downsizing on that front.

Oh, and start at $400 that's basic metal scrap value around here.

Rob.

 

Oh man, I've been double and even TRIPLE dog dared! This may become an epic thread - stay tuned

 

If you need a fast horse to get there, I can accommodate you.

 

Start with 400 and see how it goes from there. You can part it out and make a profit

 

Honestly, I don't think I could bear to part it - I bet the no start is a (relatively) simple issue - fuel pump relay? - didn't hear it prime before the starter whirred. In any case, it would probably become a winter project, either to keep (this is a classic color combination) until it's valuable, or flip. Don't think I would drive it much - I like black interiors, or maybe white or silver or gray on black or mulberry.

Well, I'll sleep on it. Thanks for enabling my bad habits.

 

I learned alot about the XJS just parting it out and exploring. You can make a profit on parts and take it apart just so you can learn. Priceless knowledge.

 

OK - it's no secret that I'm not a mechanic, but I read a lot and can follow youtube videos. I understand that a running car requires 3 things:

- air
- fuel
- spark

IF - IFFFFF - I were to pick this up. I have a garage and a $100 "mechanic" set of Sears Craftsman tools LOL (they were enough to apply Kirby's fix to my Marelli distributor!!!). Guessing I would need a multimeter (and learn how to use it) - maybe some jacks from Harbor Freight, and what else?

I'm seriously asking as a complete newb. I might even take a basic mechanic course at the local community college.

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And no hate, but even if the V12 is completely shot, I won't lump it. 6 Liter and 4 speed here we come. Just like Winter.

 

So the paint is bad and none of the interior is good? Sounds like the perfect excuse to make a track day car

 

If you part it out, I know someone who can do with a few screws from the engine