The Jaguar XJS is a refined luxury grand tourer from British car maker Jaguar. Produced between 1975 and 1996, the XJS has become something of a curio. Thanks to its eye-catching styling, flying buttresses, and growling V12 engine on some variants, it's definitely a classic car to have. While an official convertible was offered, American firm Hess & Eisenhardt was able to create a cleaner profile by specially converting XJS Coupes into Convertibles. This 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible is one such example, and it's a pretty limited-edition car. Records are sparse, but it's widely believed that just 2,100 cars were converted in this manner. This example comes to you with 80,500 miles on its odometer and is ready for more, in all its power-operated soft-top glory.
Suitably painted in Champagne color, this 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible sports a contrasting black power-operated convertible top. Hess & Eisenhardt's genius means that the top completely folds down when lowered, rather than the official Jaguar unit which tends to leave an unsightly hump. To accomplish this Hess & Eisenhardt did quite a fair bit of engineering under the skin. They removed the single fuel tank and implemented a new dual-tank set-up. Then, they added steel reinforcements around the car to reduce the scuttle shake that's common on convertibles. They even installed weights behind the headlamps to dampen harmonic resonances. All this shows that Hess & Eisenhardt aren't just some backyard fabricator lot but a proper automotive engineering company. Hence, this 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible is as good as a factory XJS convertible, albeit with a much cleaner profile when the top is down. It rolls on alloy wheels and wears new tires. Inside, you'll find a two-seat tan interior with a cargo shelf behind the seats. This car has climate control, power-adjustable seats, power windows, power mirrors, and cruise control. It also packs a Jaguar-branded premium audio system. You've also got a spacious trunk, highlighting the XJS' role as a grand tourer.
This 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible packs the lovely 5.3L V12 engine that connoisseurs of the marque covet. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed automatic transmission that's reportedly been rebuilt less than 500 miles ago. The car comes with power-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels, which reportedly sport new parts, and a new power steering unit. It also has independent suspension for the most comfortable ride. Finally, we're told that the engine has received an oil change.
1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Hess & Eisenhardt Cabriolet
5.3L V12
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Champagne Exterior
Tan Interior
Transmission Rebuilt Less Than 500 Miles Ago
New Power Steering Unit
Power Operated Black Convertible Soft Top
Independent Suspension System
Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Power-Adjustable Seats
Premium Audio System
Alloy Wheels
Hess & Eisenhardt Limited Edition
New Brakes
New Tires
Recent Oil Change
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 2+2 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.
Grand touring, it's an experience that blends the finest elements of what makes automotive. The perfect recipe calls for equal parts performance, looks, luxury, and a hint of practicality. There are a handful of manufacturers who have perfected the recipe for grand touring, and BMW is one of them. Present today is a frontrunner in their lineup of grand tourers, taking shape with this 2012 BMW 650i Convertible. With a reported 98,000 miles on the clock, this machine looks forward to being commanded by its new custodian and to exploring weekend getaways in style.
The Porsche Panamera is a four-door luxury car from Porsche that was introduced for the 2009 model year. Curiously, it’s not the first four-door to come from the German sports car maker; that honor goes to the Cayenne several years earlier. With its coupe-inspired silhouette and sporty driving dynamics, the Panamera is intended to offer a more practical four-door four-seat alternative to the 911. Here, we have a second-generation 2023 Porsche Panamera GTS for sale from California. It’s got just 2,748 miles on the clock and a twin-turbo V8 under the hood. It’s also equipped with the Premium Package, front massage seats and the Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound Package. If you want a luxurious but engaging to drive four-seater with space for a small family, this car ticks all the boxes.
Vantage has been a tag that Aston Martin used to use to denote the higher-performance variants of their existing cars, such as the DB7. But in 2005, that changed when this prolific British sports car maker decided to make a model called the Vantage. That’s what we have here, a first-generation Aston Martin Vantage V8 for sale from Poquoson, Virginia. The car has got a manual gearbox, a Caspian Blue interior and only over 41,000 miles to its name. If you’d like to experience one of the finest British grand tourers from the mid to late 2000s, as well as channel a little bit of James Bond suaveness, this reportedly all-stock car is ideal.
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