1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

“Jaguars and the rich seek each other out as surely as the sun seeks high noon,” Motor Trend wrote in 1989. “... Like strawberries and cream or Moët and beluga, Jaguars and the well-to-do just seem to go together. The 1989 Vanden Plas continues this tradition.”

Jaguar’s third-generation XJ6 — especially in Vanden Plas form — received high marks from owners and reviewers for its performance, reliability, and comfort. The Vanden Plas model added extra plushness, with a number of interior upgrades and some additional exterior trim. The big sedan’s inline six-cylinder engine saw an increase in compression ratio from 8.2 to 9.6:1, which raised the horsepower from 181 to 195 and increased the torque from 221 to 232 lb-ft. Coupled with a rear-axle-ratio change (to 3.58:1), the Jaguar improved its zero to 60 time by a full two seconds over the 1987 XJ6. Naturally the abundance of performance and luxury came at a steep price with the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas retailing at $48,000, or approximately $121,373 today.

Highlights

• Vanden Plas interior includes:

  • Hand-burnished burl walnut wood

  • Higher-quality Connolly leather on seats, continued around sides and back

  • “Puddle lamps” on front and rear doors

  • Extended center console in rear with cigarette lighter

  • Fiberboard protective cover and chromed “Vanden Plas” badge on trunk lid

  • Higher-quality carpet

  • Center fold-down arm rest in the rear with storage compartment

• Powered by a 3.6-liter, twin-cam, 24-valve, inline-six engine with electronic fuel injection producing 195 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque

• ZF four-speed automatic transmission

• Satin Beige Metallic over Doeskin leather interior

• Power sunroof

• Walnut woodgrain steering wheel, shift knob, dash, and door/seat accents

• Walnut woodgrain fold-down tray tables in rear

• Factory AM/FM cassette stereo with digital clock and four speakers (front and rear)

• Factory chrome wheels with ProMeter 215 / 60R16 tires

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

• This 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 91,393 miles at the time of listing, however the true mileage is unknown

 Features 

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Self-leveling suspension (automatically alters vehicle’s height based on load weight) 

• 150 mph speedometer and tachometer 

• Digital fuel gauge 

• Warning lights for battery, oil pressure, temperature, bulbs 

• Power front bucket seats 

• Power windows 

• Controls on driver’s side door for all four windows 

• Cruise control 

• Air conditioning 

• Shoulder belts 

• Child safety locks 

• Pull-up straps above rear doors 

• Storage in center console 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter and ash tray (with flip-down cover) in console 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter in rear console 

• Individual ash trays on all four doors 

• Rear climate controls and vents 

• Map/magazine pockets on backside of front seats 

• Disc brakes 

• Length: 196.4 inches 

• Width: 78.9 inches 

• Height: 54.3 inches 

• Trunk space: 15 cubic feet 

• Curb weight: 3,965 pounds  

Known Imperfections 

• Missing paint/trim tag 

• Dent in trim near passenger front tire 

• Paint bubbles underneath rear door trim on passenger side 

• Scuffs on passenger rear wheel well trim 

• Paint chips in exterior rocker panels 

• Small hole in rear driver’s side seat 

• Scuffs on driver’s side floor mat 

• Slight corrosion on underside 

  Included 

• Spare tire 

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas was originally titled on 13 September 1989 in Dallas, Texas. It later featured ownership in Florida and Colorado. Since 2005, the Vanden Plas has seen a series of five different owners in Michigan and has been under current ownership since 2020. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman

Phone: 586.707.5811

Email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com