1983 Jaguar XJS: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

1 build left the factory as a 1983 XJS, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 21 vehicles built
  • 1 for sale right now

Which XJS is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your XJS

Safety, in plain English

What SAJNV584-D means

SAJ NV584 · D
SAJ
the World Manufacturer Identifier Jaguar registered — the manufacturer and plant group
NV584
together encode the XJS line — Coupe, 5.3L 12cyl — as Jaguar filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
D
in position 10 — model year 1983
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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