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1987 Jaguar XJ12
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1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign
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- Park Place LTD
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1880 136th Pl NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
- Sales: 425-562-1000
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- Auto Salon (Detail): 425-748-0132
Vehicle Information
VIN:
SAJJDALK4CC470729
Stock #:
C1888
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Body Style 4dr Car -
Exterior Color Tungsten
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Interior Color Blue
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Mileage 70,002
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Engine 12 Cyl - 5.3 L -
Transmission Automatic / RWD -
Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel
Highlighted Features
Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
- Alloy Wheels
- Cruise Control
Dealer Comments
1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign
The Jaguar XJ has always filled a special place in the luxury sedan marketplace. Although it was always designed with comfort in mind, Jaguar engineers went to great lengths to also make sure the car retained the sporty driving characteristics that the company had become known for. Beginning production in 1968, the XJ has always been one of the most beautiful sedans on sale and the shape evolved over the years into the car pictured here- known as a Series III. When the Series III went on sale in 1979, the looks were based off of the XJS coupe on sale at the same time but the longer roofline and more tapered rear end led to the XJ Sedan being an arguably more beautiful car. The Series III XJs were a massive hit for Jaguar and between 1979 and 1992, over 315,000 cars were produced.
This 1987 XJ12 Sovereign is a particularly unique example of a Series III XJ in the United States. Originally sold in Germany, this European market car was imported to the US when it was nearly new and stayed with the first owner until early 2019. The XJ12 features Jaguar's legendary V12 which was never offered in XJs intended for the US. Painted in an absolutely stunning shade of Tungsten, this XJ12 retains its original paint which has clearly been cared for throughout the car's life and presents like a nearly brand new car. The signature Jaguar 40-hole "pepperpot" alloy wheels give the car a perfect period look and compliment the design of the car. On the inside, the Isis Blue leather interior retains the supple feel that only English leather can provide and shows little wear on any of the surfaces. The beautiful burl wood inlays that Jaguar is known for are in wonderful shape and the two spoke leather wrapped steering wheel brings you right back to 1987.
With how nice this XJ12 looks on the outside, it is no surprise that the same care has been taken with the mechanicals and this car still drives like it is brand new. The single-overhead-cam V12 produces 256 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque but was designed to be so smooth and quiet that you don't even know it is running when the car is at idle. It is backed up by the notoriously reliable General Motors TH400 3-speed automatic transmission which helps the car glide smoothly around town. Over the last three years, the car has been treated to some comprehensive servicing by Jaguar marque experts to make sure the car is in perfect condition and always ready to be enjoyed. In January of this year, the car was thoroughly freshened by Classic Showcase in Oceanside, CA who went through the car with a fine tooth comb and fixed anything that wasn't exactly right. There is an invoice on file for the work completed that totals nearly $40,000 and will be included along with the historic service records and import documents dating back to when the car was new. A Series III Jaguar XJ isn't exactly a rare car these days- but if you look around, you will see most have been neglected and fallen into disrepair over the years. Finding an example that has been this well cared for automatically makes it special and that this is a V12 XJ makes this one of the most desirable Series III XJs on the market. Time capsules like this don't come up for sale often and with such well documented history from new, this is guaranteed to be a fantastic car for years to come.
Recent Services Highlights
- New Cam Cover Gaskets (3/2019)
- New Lower Oil Pan Gasket (11/2019)
- Steering Rack Replaced (2021)
- Hood Pad Replacement (2021)
- New Belts (1/2022)
- New Transmission Mount (1/2022)
- Exhaust Refurbished (1/2022)
Additional Information
- Service Records
- Import Documentation
- Owners Books and Manuals
- Factory Tool Kits
Standard Features
- SOHC V12
- 256 Horsepower
- 272 Lb-Ft of Torque
- 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Independent Rear Suspension
- Alloy WHeels
- Sunroof
- Foglamps
- Leather Seats
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Telescoping Steering Column
- Burl Wood Trim
- Electronically Adjustable Seats With Lumbar Adjustment
- Climate Control
- On Board Computer
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Central Locking
- Cruise Control
- Full Instrumentation
- Fold Down Rear Armrest
- Heated Rear Window
For more information on this 1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign, or any of our other 100+ luxury and high-performance cars always in stock, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to stop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - Where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!
All Features
- 4-Doors
- Alloy Wheels
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Fog Lamps
- Full Size Spare
- Sunroof
- Air conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Arm Rest W/Storage
- Cassette Player
- Climate Control
- Cruise control
- Gauge Cluster
- Intermittent Wipers
- Leather Seats
- Leather Upholstery
- Leather Wrapped Wheel
- Power Driver's Seat
- Power Locks
- Power Lumber Seating
- Power Passenger Seat
- Power Steering
- Power Sunroof
- Power Windows
- Sunroof
- Tachometer
- Tilt Wheel
- Tinted Glass
- Trip odometer
- Power Brakes
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The price for this vehicle as equipped does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Finance Charges, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage or Liability Insurance, Delivery Fees, or a negotiable $200 Documentary Fee. Any and all equipment, trim, options, colors, ownership, or any other representations made must be verified with sales associate and company prior to the sale of the vehicle. All sales are final.
While every effort has been made to ensure display of accurate data, the vehicle listings within this web site may not reflect all accurate vehicle items. All Inventory listed is subject to prior sale. The vehicle photo displayed may be an example only. Please see the dealer for details. Vehicles may be in transit or currently in production. Some vehicles shown with optional equipment. See the actual vehicle for complete accuracy of features, options & pricing. Because of the numerous possible combinations of vehicle models, styles, colors and options, the vehicle pictures on this site may not match your vehicle exactly; however, it will match as closely as possible. Some vehicle images shown are stock photos and may not reflect your exact choice of vehicle, color, trim and specification. Not responsible for pricing or typographical errors.
Virtual Inventory, Available Configurations and In-Transit inventory contains vehicles that have not actually been manufactured. These vehicles show consumers sample vehicles that may be available. Pricing, Options, Color and other data pertaining to these vehicles are provided for example only. All information pertaining to these vehicles should be independently verified through the dealer.