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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
With Jaguar Cars recently rebranding to mixed reactions from auto enthusiasts, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of their greatest hits from the past. One of these is the XJS grand tourer. Produced between 1975 and 1996, the XJS is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Jags ever made. Its flying buttresses and grunty V12 engine all make for a superb driving experience, and one heck of a weekend cruiser. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 1992 Jaguar XJS V12. The car has covered 94,231 miles so far, and has reportedly undergone some recent maintenance.
Jaguar’s XJS is one of the most iconic grand tourers of the 1980s and 1990s. This beautiful car perfectly symbolizes old-school Jaguar charm, mixed with the modern features and conveniences of the time. Initially, Jaguar outsourced production of a convertible variant to American firm Hess & Eisenhardt in 1986. This was a coachwork job, where coupes were shipped to the company, and made into convertibles. However, Jaguar started making their own factory convertible variant from 1988. That’s what this 32,744-mile 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible is, and it could be yours! The car comes with up-to-date servicing as well.
Here's a car that was almost killed off after just five years on the market but soon recovered to become one of the best-known British cars of the eighties. The 1991 Jaguar XJS V12, the successor to the legendary Jaguar E-Type, made its legacy as a luxury gran tourer. Assembled in Coventry, England, this facelift model was part of the final iteration after Ford’s acquisition of Jaguar. They introduced numerous modifications, such as removing the hyphen from the XJ-S to simplify it. The new designer, Geoff Lawson, made the rear windows appear enlarged by removing the frames despite having identical glass apertures. The potent V12 engine was also upgraded with a new injection and fuel system, new spark plugs, and a tidier engine bay. This particular 2+2 seating convertible model has received new rotors, new front brakes, and new front calipers, as reported by the current owner. Here is your chance to own a true classic British Hero for sale in McDonough, Georgia.
The legendary Jaguar E-Type of the ʼ60s is considered one of the brand’s most hallowed vehicles of all time. That’s probably why Jaguar didn’t really name a direct successor for several decades, until the F-Type of 2013. Produced until 2024, the F-Type was styled by Ian Callum, offered a V8 under the hood, and had all the classic characteristics of a Jaguar sports car. Yes, you could argue that Jaguar made models with a similar purpose after the E-Type, such as the XJS and XK series, but they didn’t really continue the naming convention for those. That’s why you must check out this punchy 2017 Jaguar F-Type R with its snarling 5.0-liter supercharged V8 and 25,649 miles on the odometer. The car has been chip tuned, meaning that it’s definitely pushing even more power to the road. Two keys are included with the sale of this ferocious cat.
Jaguar’s XJS is widely regarded as one of the brand’s finest classic grand tourers, but by the 1990s, it was showing its age. That’s why Jaguar replaced it with the XK8 line-up. Sleek styling and modern mechanicals were the order of the day, and the XK8 ran from 1996 to 2006 before a second generation was introduced for the following year. Of course, Jaguar knew that they had to do a performance variant, what with the epic V12 that the XJS offered. Cue up the XKR, a supercharged V8 beast with serious power, but still offering that signature iron fist in velvet glove driving experience that Jaguar was known for at the time. This particular 2004 Jaguar XKR Coupe is up for sale with us from Sarasota, Florida, having driven only 43,000 miles in its lifetime so far. It’s also reportedly packing a PPF from front to back, ensuring that its smooth black paint job remains as pristine as possible.
The Jaguar S Type was the British brand’s competitor in the midsize luxury car segment between 1998 and 2007. During this time, Jaguar was under Ford’s ownership, hence the S-Type shares a platform with some Lincoln models, plus the retro-modern eleventh-generation Ford Thunderbird. Featuring new styling by Geoff Lawson, the S-Type quickly gained favor with fans of the brand for its no-nonsense, old-school British luxury mien. Naturally, Jaguar made a hot variant called the R as well, which is what we’ve got for sale here. So, if you want a neo-classic Jag that can really thrill when called to do so, select this 17,600-mile 2003 Jaguar S-Type R as your steed.
Do you want a luxury drop-top that’s amazing to drive as well? If so, why not aim high and select a Bentley Continental GTC? Introduced in 2003, the Bentley Continental GT was the first Bentley made under Volkswagen’s ownership of this iconic British luxury automaker. Naturally, they introduced a drop-top variant as well, aptly called GTC. Now on the fourth generation, the Conti GT range is preferred by the discerning enthusiast who seeks a driver’s car but doesn’t want to compromise on top-shelf refinement and opulence. Here, we’ve got a second-generation 2013 Bentley Continental GTC from Florida for sale. This beauty has done less than 26,000 miles, with a reported recent servicing having been done.
Welcomed in the sea of luxury SUVs, this 2020 Mercedes-Benz G550 Stronger Than Time Edition is an exclusive variant of the iconic G-Class that blends luxury with off-road capability. Under the hood, this G550 is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. This special edition model comes finished in G Manufaktur Sintered Bronze Magno, a unique paint code that enhances its distinctive appeal. This G-Class is equipped with the AMG Line package, which includes AMG body styling, flared wheel arches, and brake calipers featuring Mercedes-Benz lettering. Additionally, the vehicle has been upgraded with a Kavaca wrap, HRE forged black wheels with 33-inch tires, a 2-inch lift kit, and Brabus-style light bar and spare tire holder. With 47,672 miles on the odometer, this G-Class retains its commanding presence and modern refinements.
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
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