One of Jaguar’s finest luxury cars, the XJS is well-known for its interesting styling and growling V12 engine. Produced for 21 years, the model ran between 1975 and 1996. The XJS saw many updates along the way, but have you heard of the Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible? Hess & Eisenhardt was an American outfit who converted regular Jaguar XJS examples into custom convertibles, before Jaguar themselves started officially offering a convertible. And that’s what we’ve got for sale today, a 1988 Jaguar XJS Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible with the signature custom Hess & Eisenhardt body modifications that make it a gorgeous drop-top for weekend cruises. The car comes to you with a mere 72,000 miles, and infinite charisma.
This 1988 Jaguar XJS Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible presents itself in a beautiful shade of blue. But that’s not the sole element of its allure. Its double headlamps, beautifully flowing lines, alloy wheels and power-operated soft top all add to the car’s overall aura. There’s also a color-coordinated boot cover, a heated glass rear window, and a color-keyed high-mounted rear stop lamp. The blue interior of this 1988 Jaguar XJS Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible is a two-seat affair, with two plush leather seats awaiting an eager driver and enthusiastic passenger. The seats are power-adjustable and heated too. There are also electrically-operated windows, including the rear quarter windows, power-adjustable mirrors, and climate control. Then, we observe a trip computer and a Jaguar radio cassette player sitting in the center console. Meanwhile, behind the two seats lies a carpeted rear luggage area, with a chrome plated luggage retention rail, and even a leather-trimmed boot storage bag in the trunk. The rear compartment also contains interior lamps for more convenience. You can see the extent to which Hess & Eisenhardt have gone to create something truly amazing.
What Hess & Eisenhardt have left alone with this 1988 Jaguar XJS Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible is the engine. That’s because Jaguar already did a fine job, placing a lovely 5.3L V12 beneath the hood, and driving the rear wheels via a smooth automatic gearbox. With around 260 horses waiting for your command, you can enjoy a surprisingly sprightly ride.
1988 Jaguar XJS Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible
5.3L V12
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Isis Blue Exterior
Isis Blue Interior
Custom Hess & Eisenhardt Bodywork Modifications
Power-Operated Folding Top
Color Coordinated Boot Cover
Electrically Operated Rear Quarter Windows
Heated Glass Rear Window
Carpeted Rear Compartment Luggage Area
Chrome Palted Luggage Retention Rail
Leather Trimmed Boot Storage Bag
Color-Keyed High Mountain Rear Stop Lamp
Rear Compartment Interior Lamps
Current Owner Reports Vehicle is in Original Condition
Some cars carry with them a certain dignity, a heritage, and character that sets them apart from the run-of-the-mill daily transportation. Take, for example, the XJS. During its long history, Jaguar has tampered as little as possible with a magnificent V12 engine or its singular styling. The Jaguar XJS V12 is the cheapest V12 sports car you can buy, even though it's a 12-cylinder car from a desirable luxury brand. This quintessential symbol of British grand touring luxury can now be yours with this stunning example of the 1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible. Located in McDonough, Georgia, this beauty comes to you with 2+2 seating, independent suspension, and a serene ride. And they don't come much bigger or better than this big Brit bruiser.
One of the most breathtakingly beautiful cars built by Jaguar Cars Limited of Great Britain, the XJS came about in 1975. With a 21-year production run, the XJS, previously called the XJ-S in earlier years, remains one of Jaguar’s longest running models to this day. Malcolm Sawyer oversaw the styling but passed away before the car was released; Geoff Lawson was responsible for the facelift in 1991, which is what this 1994 Jaguar XJS Gold Edition looks like. Coming to you with the 6.0-liter V12 engine option, this one owner car is reportedly all-stock and a Gold Edition too. It’s got a mere 35,000 miles on the clock and features a fetching ivory interior with green piping as well.
Jaguar Cars of Great Britain is currently going through somewhat of a transition. As the brand attempts to reinvent and reposition itself, it’s always nice to peruse through their archives of great cars. One of their signature models of the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties was their XJS grand tourer. Over twenty one years, this fine long-distance cruiser carved out a niche of ardent fans. It’s well known for its iconic flying buttressed design in coupe variants, but convertibles are no less beautiful. Case in point, this later-model 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible from Lake Worth Beach Florida. With 139,000 miles on the clock, you can tell that it’s an enjoyable drive, and you could avail yourself to all this British luxury and class right now!
One of the prettiest cars in the world, the Jaguar E-Type was so breathtaking when it launched in 1961 that it reportedly was able to even captivate the heart of Enzo Ferrari! Called the XK-E for the North American market, it was made between 1961 and 1974 and offered in coupe and convertible variants. Purists argue that the coupe is the better looking of the two, and if you’d like to join in the discussion, why not get some ammo? Here’s a 1967 Jaguar XK-E Coupe for sale from Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s a wonderful specimen of one of the most prolific cars of the Sixties and is an excellent future investment too.
This 1982 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas represents the most luxurious specification available for the Series III XJ line, delivering British craftsmanship at its finest. Wearing a sleek black exterior over a beige Connolly leather cabin, it showcases the dignified proportions and Pininfarina-influenced styling that defined the era. The 4.2L EFI inline-6 provides the smooth, refined power Jaguar is known for, paired with a relaxed 3-speed automatic for effortless cruising. As the Vanden Plas flagship, this example elevates comfort, exclusivity, and finish quality far beyond the standard XJ6, making it an excellent choice for collectors or enthusiasts seeking a classic luxury sedan with true pedigree.
Jaguar Cars is going through a transition these days, and no-one seems to quite know what’s coming up next by them. No worries though, as they’ve got a long back catalogue of Greatest Hits for their fans to pick from. Today, we have one of their modern sports coupes for sale, in the shape of this 2017 Jaguar F-Type S British Design Edition. Coming with under 35,000 miles and a spicy supercharged engine, this British Design Edition example hails from Austin, Texas. Widely considered to be one of Jaguar’s finest modern sports cars, the F-Type was also a stellar sales success, with over 87,000 units sold by the time production ceased in June 2024. That means this car will only get more and more desirable as time goes by.
Selecting an Aston Martin as your next vehicle shows that you are a certain sort of person. The type that appreciates British design and sports car engineering, and most likely, a James Bond fan at heart too. This iconic British automaker has had a long association with Ian Fleming’s superspy, in film at least. In the books, Bond is a Bentley man, but when the films were being produced, Aston Martin became the selected vehicle of Mr. Bond. In fact, you can find Aston Martins in over half of the Bond films produced to date. Today’s Aston Martin of choice is a 2020 Aston Martin DB11 Volante from Fort Myers, Florida. The DB11 debuted 2016 and was made until 2023, in coupe and convertible (Volante) forms. This particular example packs a twin-turbo V8 and just under 6,100 miles on the clock.
Porsche’s Cayman is the fixed-head coupe variant of the Boxster two-seat mid-engined sports car by Porsche. Introduced in 2005 with the Boxster’s second generation, the Cayman has become a fine choice for those who want to experience the Porsche lifestyle, but prefer a metal roof over a canvas one. Here, we have a 2014 Porsche Cayman from the third generation of the Boxster/Cayman legacy up for sale in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This example has done just over 23,000 miles and features a fine flat six paired with an automatic transmission for an easy drive.
This 2015 BMW i8 stands out as a coveted early-production example equipped with the top-tier Pure Impulse World package, making it one of the most premium configurations available. Finished in Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ Frozen Blue Accents, it carries the most iconic i8 look while pairing it with the Pure Impulse Carum Spice Full Perforated Leather interior—BMW’s highest interior specification for the model year. The combination of hybrid performance, exotic butterfly-door styling, and a $150K original MSRP positions this i8 as a futuristic grand-touring sports car with a luxury-focused package rarely seen on standard trims.
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