You’d be forgiven if you’ve grown accustomed to seeing the classic Jaguar XJS shape on classifieds pages for the last several years and are now immune to its charms. I could understand that in the case of this car if it was just another high-mileage, used-up example, but this V12-equipped Jaguar looks to be the exception to the rule with just 40,800 miles on the clock. The other thing it has going for it is that it’s not red, wearing very sharp dark gray paint with a red pinstripe, a striking combination that is contrasted by a somewhat out-of-place tan leather interior. Still, it’s a survivor-quality example of a car that’s typically not this nice. Find the Jaguar here on craigslist near San Diego for $11,500.

The XJS is a classic shape, almost as unmistakable as an E-Type at this point. Sadly, it’s suffered the usual fate of becoming a used-up luxury car perhaps even worst than most of its peers, as a staggering number of these big coupes clearly ended up in the care of cash-strapped owners who prioritized appearances over conditioning. The Jaguar also had the unfortunate reputation for being somewhat costly to maintain even when properly looked after, so you can imagine how many of these went down the slippery slope of ongoing neglect. But check out that profile – this is still a gorgeous car all these years later, which likely explains why so many owners try to keep hope alive by converting them to small-block power when the V12 becomes too costly to maintain.

This example, thankfully, doesn’t appear to be in need of a heart transplant, especially with such low mileage. The interior, as I mentioned, is an interesting color scheme when paired with the outside. Perhaps it’s the red pinstripe that’s throwing me off, but I was expecting a black leather interior with a dark gray exterior. No matter – it all appears to be in excellent condition. Sometimes, cars can be low mileage and still appear somewhat neglected, but that’s not the case here. This Jaguar is nicely preserved all the way through, which you can see in typically vulnerable areas like the wood trim that can appear yellowed and cracked in cars left to rot in the sun.

The seller reports that everything works as it should on this Jaguar, which is saying something when we’re talking about a vintage luxury car from the late 80s. These vehicles were loaded up with cutting-edge technology and features, just like the competition from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, so buying one is always a bit of a risk in that many of these systems have started to fail (with few easy repairs). Fortunately, this low mileage XJS looks like it was never allowed to fall into disrepair, and for that reason alone, the seller’s asking price seems fair given how few of these have survived with both low mileage and evidence of pride of ownership. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rex M. for the find.