1985 Lister-Jaguar XJ-S HE 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 of torque, was installed, into what is believed