1989 XJS values

Nov 09, 2007 8 Replies

I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car appreciate, being the last year before Ford bought the company? What would be a realistic price range. Thanks


Great car to have Catherine. I would hang onto it, I doubt that it'll go down in value. Has it any service history, has it been garaged, and what country are you in? My guess would be about £4500 or $9000.

Richard Lichten

I am in USA- Car was always serviced according to the owners booklet until my Mother stopped driving it 7 years ago- it has been garaged the entire time and occassionally started and driven a bit just to keep things circulating.

Richard Lichten

If you need the money sell it, if you dont and can keep it dry, keep it, you wont lose.

5 grand. But so what? It's a great car. The V12 was a real classic and if you keep it carefully maintained it is a real dream to drive.

Paul

Catherine, A beautiful car, with a superb powerplant. An original owner car, garage kept, in perfect condition should fetch up to $12,000 US.

Check out the Hemmings site for currently for sale XJSs:

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Your mother had great taste!

I have an XJS 1986. It's a perfect example. 40,000 miles Black/Bis. Worth pretty much nothing. Just use the car. It is one of the sweetest car experiences you could have. Never again will there be a V-12 for the masses. Politically incorrect. Just enjoy it to the fullest. Take care of it,use it. It will never be collectible imho. Ride out on the last of the superb gasoline cars, enjoy, Adysthemic

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