Lister-Modified 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible Five-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Following its launch in 1975, Jaguar’s flagship GT gradually matured over the succeeding decade and a half, receiving numerous styling updates, higher-efficiency six and twelve-cylinder engines, and a fixed-roof targa body style by 1983. A factory convertible followed in 1988, removing the controversial flying buttresses at the rear and creating a truly open-air motoring experience.   In 1986, Cambridge-based Lister Cars began offering heavily modified XJ-Ss sold as Lister-Jaguar “Le Mans,” in addition to offering existing XJ-S owners a number of high-performance modifications. This particular XJ-S Convertible is said to have been modified under previous ownership by Lister North America with a Getrag five-speed manual transmission, revised gearing, and a body kit featuring ground effect moldings and a rear spoiler. Other modifications to this unique XJ-S include a replacement 6.0-liter V12 upgraded by Hyper Engineering, stiffer anti-roll bars, stainless steel exhaust manifolds, lightened flywheel, and upgraded brake discs. A potent and uncommon package, this Lister-modified 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible represents the ultimate way to experience Jaguar’s world-class grand tourer.

Highlights   

• Offered from The Peters Family Collection 

• Replacement 6.0-liter V12 engine said to have been sourced from an XJR-S and upgraded by Hyper Engineering with the following: 

  • Zytek engine management system 

  • Hyper Engineering cold-air system with dual inboard headlight intakes 

  • Hyper Engineering stainless steel exhaust manifolds 

  • Jaguar Sport cam cover plaques 

  • Deleted emissions controls restrictions 

  • 440 horsepower approximated output 

• Service under current ownership included: 

  • Rebuilding the clutch master cylinder (October 2022 at 31,147 miles) 

  • Recharging the air conditioning (October 2022 at 31,151 miles) 

  • Rebuilding the clutch slave cylinder (January 2023 at 31,166 miles) 

  • Replacing the fuel and coolant temperature sensors and changing the oil (March 2023 at 31,470 miles) 

• Lister body kit featuring NACA-ducted hood, revised valances, rear fender flares, wheel arch flares, side skirts, and a rear wing 

• Getrag five-speed manual transmission 

• Hyper Engineering disc brake kit 

• Lightened flywheel 

• Stiffer anti-roll bars 

• Multi-piece 17 by 10-inch OZ Racing wheels mounted with Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires (mounted December 2021 at 31,068 miles) 

• Finished in Guards Red with black pinstriping and a Black convertible top over Barley leather 

• Showing 31,588 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

 Features   

• Lister Cambridge body stampings 

• Rear Lister Cambridge badge 

• Fog lights 

• Sony XR-7280 AM/FM stereo with cassette player 

• Trunk-mounted Sony CD changer 

• Three-spoke, leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel 

• Power windows 

• Heated, power-adjustable bucket seats  

• Central locking  

• Air conditioning  

• Trip computer  

• Power-operated convertible soft top 

• Glass rear window with defroster 

• Limited-slip differential (1:3.77 gear ratio) 

• Independent suspension 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections  

• Small hole in the convertible top behind the passenger’s-side rear quarter window 

• Small paint chip on the edge of the driver’s-side door 

• Power windows and top switch bezel on the center console is loose (replacement bezels included) 

Included  

• Original Jaguar head unit with cassette player 

• Jack kit 

• Owner’s manuals folio (Drivers Handbook, Passport to Service, Security Radio AJ8700 Series manual) 

• Trunk-mounted spare wheel and tire 

• Tonneau cover 

• Two new Jaguar XJ-S Convertible 1990-1996 window switch bezels 

Ownership History

The accompanying Passport to Service records that this Lister-Modified 1990 Jaguar XJ-S was originally delivered to Dr. D. Mackenzie of McKinney, Texas on 31 July 1990. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows registration history in Texas until 2018, with subsequent registration history in Montana. Purchase documents on file show that The Peters Family Collection acquired the Jaguar in July 2021.

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com