The 5.3 liter V12 engine provides the kind of effortless performance that you’d expect from Coventry’s biggest cat. It’s smooth and torquey, perfect for American roads, but highly refined with the most delicious exhaust note this side of a Ferrari Daytona. And while it’s true that a neglected XJS can be insanely expensive to put right, a well-maintained low-mileage car like this is a joy to own and remarkably easy on the wallet. It’s incredibly authentic under the hood, showing a level of originality that only low-mile cars can, and yes, it looks intimidating, but it just plan works like it should. The transmission is a GM-sourced TH400 3-speed automatic (yes, really), so no worries about expensive service work there, and the suspension is as smooth and competent as ever. Factory alloys remain in very good condition (the fronts could use a deep cleaning) and carry 15-inch BFGoodrich radials all around.
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Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States
