Wild 1985 Lister XJS HE Cabriolet Has A 7.0-Liter V12 With Over 550 HP

Lister has been building and modifying cars in the UK since the mid-1950s and a pristine example of one of their finest creations, the XJS HE 7.0-Liter MkIII Cabriolet, is looking for a new home.

The car in question started out life as a typical Jaguar XJS V12 and found its way into the hands of Lister in 1987. A comprehensive suite of upgrades were then made to the car, transforming it into the beast you see before you.

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In the first round of upgrades, Lister installed its unique bodywork, suspension upgrades, a big bore exhaust system, three-piece modular wheels, a unique steering wheel, and painted on some coachlines. Later that same year, the XJS was fitted with a Getrag five-speed manual transmission while in 1989, a brand new 7.0-liter V12 was fitted. This massive engine pumped out 496 hp and 510 lb-ft (691 Nm) of torque back in the day.

The car was purchased by the last owner back in 2012 and during their ownership, it underwent a chassis restoration and mechanical overhaul. The works saw the body completely removed before anti-corrosion protection was applied to the chassis. A new ECU was also fitted alongside a new exhaust that increased grunt by a further 60 hp. The gearbox was also rebuilt with an upgraded clutch to handle the additional power while the suspension, brakes, steering, and cooling system were also overhauled. The restoration cost over £103,000 ($134,000).

Found in the cabin of the Lister XJS HE 7.0-LITER MkIII Cabriolet is two-tone grey leather and matching carpets. Walnut veneer accents have also been restored and the car has been driven less than 2,000 miles (~3,200 km) since the restoration was completed in 2014.

A British dealer by the name of Nicholas Mee & Company is selling the car. The price? A cool £125,000 ($163,000).