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
A mainstay of British Grand Tourers between 1975 and 1996, the Jaguar XJS is an interestingly-styled vehicle that was offered with frugal straight six or all-out twelve-cylinder powerplant choices. It became a symbol of the Seventies and Eighties, and has prominently featured on the silver screen too. Now, an XJS represents a sound and sensible way to own a classic Jaguar, especially a later-model drop-top example like this 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The car has got 78,110 miles on the clock and since it’s a later-model variant, features quite a few creature comforts and refinements absent from the very early models.
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.
The Jaguar XK of the Nineties and Two Thousands is an often overlooked grand tourer. Available with punchy V8 power, the first or XK100 generation was made between 1996 and 2006. It brought cool British styling and sports car DNA to a modernized platform and sleek looks that aged gracefully. Today, you can avail yourself of all that with this 2006 Jaguar XKR from Queen Creek, Arizona. It’s got two keys, up-to-date servicing and a fetching set of BBS Montreal wheels. But most importantly, as the XKR variant, it packs a 400-horsepower supercharged V8 under the hood. Now who’d pass that up?
A mainstay of British Grand Tourers between 1975 and 1996, the Jaguar XJS is an interestingly-styled vehicle that was offered with frugal straight six or all-out twelve-cylinder powerplant choices. It became a symbol of the Seventies and Eighties, and has prominently featured on the silver screen too. Now, an XJS represents a sound and sensible way to own a classic Jaguar, especially a later-model drop-top example like this 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The car has got 78,110 miles on the clock and since it’s a later-model variant, features quite a few creature comforts and refinements absent from the very early models.
Jaguar Cars of Britain is well known for making some fine sporting machines during its long history. Before we had examples such as the breathtaking E-Type, or XK-E in North America, machines like the XK120, XK140 and XK150 ruled the roost. These were fine sports cars meant to embody the spirit of driving, and targeted at those who desired the best blend of luxury and driving pleasure. Between 1954 and 1957, it was the turn of the XK140 which brought more interior space as well as upgraded mechanicals over the XK120 which it replaced. A total of 8,937 cars was made during this time, with just 1,959 fixed-head coupes produced in left-hand drive. That makes this 1956 Jaguar XK140 one of 1,959 units, a statistic that places it in greater rarity than some supercars! If you’d like to be its next custodian, this 3.4-liter machine awaits your kind consideration in New Albany, Ohio.
The Baby Porsche SUV of the range these days, the Macan was conceived as a compact luxury crossover, intended to slot in beneath the Cayenne in Porsche’s SUV range. Now in its second generation, the Macan, like any self-respecting Porsche, offers a driver-focused experience, intended to target enthusiasts and fans of the brand. If you’re in search of a Macan, we have this sub 15,000-mile 2024 Porsche Macan GTS for grabs from Naples, Florida. It’s reportedly an all-original car with window sticker and two keys included in the sale.
The BMW X6 is a vehicle designed for those who want a midsized luxury SUV like an X5, but with a sportier and swoopier design. Indeed, such a segment does exist, and BMW thinks them lucrative enough to offer not only the X6, but the smaller X4 and X2 variants. They’ve even coined a term for this type of vehicle; Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). If that sounds like your thing, we’ve got an SAC for grabs, in the form of this 2022 BMW X6 xDrive40i. Hailing from Jacksonville, this SAC has done just 23,000 miles and comes with the Shadowline Package, M Sport Package, and some 20-inch M Star Spoke Bicolor 740M wheels. Oh, it’s also got the M Sport Exhaust System for a more colorful soundtrack.
The Jaguar XK of the Nineties and Two Thousands is an often overlooked grand tourer. Available with punchy V8 power, the first or XK100 generation was made between 1996 and 2006. It brought cool British styling and sports car DNA to a modernized platform and sleek looks that aged gracefully. Today, you can avail yourself of all that with this 2006 Jaguar XKR from Queen Creek, Arizona. It’s got two keys, up-to-date servicing and a fetching set of BBS Montreal wheels. But most importantly, as the XKR variant, it packs a 400-horsepower supercharged V8 under the hood. Now who’d pass that up?
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