As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it was retired, you could also argue that the extensive production run made it possible to constantly improve a model that was loved by Jaguar enthusiasts, even with its known foibles. The 1994 XJS convertible, shown here on eBay, is striking in a rarely seen color known as Kingfisher Blue, and with just over 62,000 miles on the odometer, it remains in excellent running and cosmetic condition.

By the time the XJS entered the mid-1990s, several cosmetic improvements had been made, allowing the original design to evolve with the times. The tinted taillights, the glass headlights, the body-colored plastic bumpers, and other subtle styling changes did an admirable job of limping that long-serving design into an era that was finding better ways to integrate safety features and improve aerodynamics. One of the biggest changes for many European manufacturers was masking the ugly U.S.-mandated safety bumpers with color-matched cladding and other cosmetic improvements. The updated XJS also marked the end of the typical wire wheel design for attractive 5-spoke alloys.

The cabin didn’t change all that much, but there are some noticeable differences, such as the gauge cluster and better-bolstered leather seats. Of course, the one step backwards was with the airbag-equipped steering wheel, as many XJSs from the late 80s were upgraded with a wood-rimmed 3-spoke Nardi wheel that is far more attractive (wear your seat belt and the airbag isn’t nearly as consequential – my opinion!) The XJS exhibits minimal wear and tear, which is particularly impressive given its light-colored surfaces and the fact that it was actually driven. Yes, the miles are low, but we’ve seen cars with 60K or so on the clock and plenty of tattered arm rests and dirty carpets; there’s none of that here.

The 4.0-litre AJ6 engine is a wonderful motor, offering strong performance and reduced complexity compared to the V12 models. The engine was updated and renamed the AJ16 in 1994, and I’m not sure if this XJS has the later engine, which incorporated coil-on-plug ignition and other engine management improvements. The AJ16 also came with a magnesium engine cover, which I don’t see here, so my guess is it has the earlier motor. Regardless, this XJS is said to be leak-free with no overheating issues, and the seller believes it runs as well as it did when it left the showroom decades ago. The seller is looking for an opening bid of around $15,000 with the option to Buy-It-Now for $19,500.