1985 Lister-Jaguar XJ-S HE 7.0-Litre MkIII Cabriolet - Nicholas Mee & Company

A wolf in wolfs clothing, this sensational 7.0 litre Lister Jaguar XJS cabriolet, packing almost 500bhp, is presented in superb condition, having received an extensive and comprehensive restoration, by leading Jaguar restoration specialists.
Born as a standard XJS V12 Cabriolet in December 1985 and notably first registered to Jaguar Cars in Browns Lane, Coventry. This striking car was subsequently delivered by its 2nd owner, to W P Automotive Lister cars in 1987, for its fully documented Lister transition. Carried out in stages, the Lister bodywork, suspension kit, steering wheel, big bore exhaust system, 3-piece modular wheels and Lister coachlines with logos were fitted in its first stage upgrade.
The Lister conversion, taken to the next stage later in the same year, included fitment of the current Getrag 5-speed manual gearbox before, in 1989, a new Lister 7-litre engine (LP118/70L), bench tested and producing a whopping 496bhp with 510 ft.lbs of torque, was installed, into what is believed to have been the first Lister MkIII Cabriolet constructed.
Purchased in 2012 by the last owner, a long-standing client of Nicholas Mee & Co, an extensive chassis restoration and mechanical overhaul was commissioned and undertaken by XJ-S specialists, KWE Ltd. Works carried out included removing the body; replacing all steel works to the sills, front and rear inner wheel arches, frontal chassis members and boot floor; before up to date anti-corrosion protection was applied, after which, the body was refitted and the car re-painted in high gloss Black. A new ECU and KWE's bespoke engine management system were also installed along with a custom fabricated exhaust system, the combination unleashing a further 60 horsepower. Simultaneously the gearbox was rebuilt and fitted with an upgraded clutch, whilst the suspension, brakes, steering and cooling system were also overhauled.
The restoration records folder, included in the cars history file, demonstrates all of the above works having been completed in 2014, with a total of, in excess of £103,000 of expenditure.
Originally in cream, the original interior has been re-trimmed in two-tone grey hides. While new matching carpets and occasional rear seats were also fitted. Interior walnut veneer finishers were also restored and the car, ‘topped off’ with new coverings to the roof and cabriolet detachable roof panels.
With less than 2,000 miles covered since the comprehensive restoration and upgrade, the car just received a major service and detailed preparation.
Presented in superb condition throughout, this astonishing Lister is ready to be enjoyed and by its next owner, with the assurance of a major restoration having been completed and just 2,000 miles recorded, since.
An attractive and model relevant cherished registration number is also available, by separate negotiation.
Caged in our Hertfordshire showroom, this Big Cat is available now for viewing and demonstration.

[@peter58murray]

Drove this car about 7 or 8 years ago...pretty quick for an XJS.....was loud enough for the police to be called to the garage after complaints regarding the noise...they couldn't care about the complaints and all they wanted was for me to start it up and rev it ....they said thank you and both left in their police car lol

[@ralphtaylor787]

Is this Cat for sale?

[@ralphtaylor787]

Is this Cat for sale?

[@jdcp8976]

​@@ralphtaylor787yes, used of course, you can find it in various price ranges but not anything actually expensive as most cars of this caliber tend to be

[@lukespector5550]

Well done there.

[@robertfish4052]

Its definitely the king of the jungle. I fell in love in the 80s.

[@JohnGroshko]

500 HP in 1985 would of been insane! Still impressive today.

[@sigmamale7241]

+ another 60BHP with the custom exhaust!

[@Juno_-]

Absolutely man, hell, that's as much as most modern BMWs, Mercedes etc

[@Ministry_0f_Truth]

* would have, John, would have 🙂

[@Collateralcoffee]

would HAVE been.. learn your language.

[@lestercombs1871]

Best looking Jag I’ve ever seen

[@hanoiboy9839]

What a beautiful mean machine. Well done, super genius work.

[@Cam-pe3nd]

This might be the most beautiful thing I've seen.

[@kb9072]

WOW ! Bought magazines back in the day just to see pictures and read about these.

[@bryanhead2670]

Very classy. It's not just a car,,it's the sum of the untold efforts that go into creating the car!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Beautifully brutal unique big cat.

[@matthewholt5477]

Heavy breathing 😳 What a stunner.

[@kalcine]

This is one of my fav 80s car. This is a real beast. Definitely on my top 7 list when it comes to 80s cars

[@jimclarke1108]

Imagine cruising in that🤩

[@CadenZoucha]

i always thought if tubbs got his own car for miami vice, this would be what he would drive

[@jonlyons1033]

I have NEVER thought this , you weirdo. But you're absolutely right.

[@CadenZoucha]

@@jonlyons1033 think about it, Crockett has his TR and Tubbs needs something to keep up, he gets this. He could also get a lm002 but that wouldn't be as fast

[@DT-of5qq]

A wolf in a sheep’s clothing.

[@rogerpayne5336]

Wow Wow Wow !!....Maybe not this cabriolet version , but I would have a twin supercharged Lister Le Mans coupe in any colour over any modern Supercar. I simply Love the Lister XJS in any form and this cabriolet version is worth every penny of 125k....In my fantasy 10 car collection my two oldies would be : Lister Le Mans coupe , Tickford turbo Capri......Great Cars.

[@jdmimportlogistics]

Couldn't agree more mate. How would you go about fitting twin-turbos to this N/A engine? There's also the Tera quad cam.

[@sigmamale7241]

LOVE THIS CAT!

[@robashton5254]

... what an engine note... angry! Oh yes!

[@lukespector5550]

Once again Nicholas Mee showroom stock has me BARRING UP!!! If I was a salesman there, I'd need a cushion on my crotch 7am - 8pm!!!

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Pump up the volume… great choice of music 🎶

[@Beaulocks_]

I have a 1986 XJSC v12, i think this is peak XJS

[@aaronblack5248]

All this beautiful cinematography, but no link to your page in the description. Also more V12 noises next time!!

[@TinWhistleTV]

Stunning, is it still for sale?

[@nicholasmeeco]

Unfortunately not, this was a car that we sold in 2022. Thanks for watching!

[@JermaineWilburn-xt3mc]

I like the one in 1989

[@glennoropeza3545]

Can you still buy those 7liter V12s? It would be the ideal engine for a speedboat or a Jag XJ13 replica!

[@3ducs]

How can the body of a unit body car be removed? Just curious.

[@Fester_]

Eat your heart out Koenig.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

I love the idea but what a ugly profile...

[@goochummer]

BLASPHEMY!!! 😂 I love it's profile!

[@sigmamale7241]

A hell of a lot better looking that any Shit from germany at the time!

[@susansimms2472]

Anything that looks manly and purposeful is obviously going to offend the weak minded !

[@JermaineWilburn-xt3mc]

@@susansimms2472 RIGHT ON MAN RIGHT ON ❤️💯

[@user-rk7kl4yl1q]

amateurish conversion