Vehicle Description
A beautiful British V12 convertible with a great golden glow. So
yes, this 1988 Jaguar XJS is the perfect car for discerning tastes,
so we'll keep the affordable price a secret.
People who know Jaguars realize this is a special machine. That's
because there were no factory XJS full convertibles before 1989.
This one is from when coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhardt were
authorized by Jaguar to create special droptop version of their
luxury sports car. So when you're looking for distinction, this is
already one of likely less than 1,000 crafted by the coachbuilder.
Distinction is exactly why you want an XJS in the first place. The
long hood and the low-slung body were subtle hints at the company's
sporting history. The gold paint has a prestigious hue. It
coordinates nicely with the shine of the bumpers as well as the
tone of the beige folding roof. This is a full package that always
conveys thoughtful elegance the moment it arrives.
Inside, Jaguar proves its reputation for craftsmanship and style.
The taupe leather buckets look great with the top down, because
just like the other elements, the hue coordinates nicely with the
exterior gold. These seats combine with deep wool carpets and real
burled walnut trim to make one of the most attractive interiors of
the decade. Sporty easy-to-read gauges are fitted in the dash, and
ahead of that is the traditional and stylish dual spoke steering
wheel. Your hands are just within reach of plenty of original
luxury features, including cruise control, power locks, telescoping
wheel, and the factory AM/FM/cassette stereo. There has been a
solid investment in the wiring recently to keep everything in top
condition. This car features power windows and a power convertible
top, so you never have to leave the driver's seat to go from
enclosed luxury to a wind-in-your-hair experience. Because there
are also heated seats and upgraded R134a air conditioning, you can
stay comfortable with the top-down any time of year.
This car's original 5.3 liter V12 engine provides the kind of
effortless performance that you'd expect from Coventry's biggest
cat. It has a smooth and torquey feeling that makes it effortlessly
luxurious around town. But when it's time to have a little fun, it
makes a wonderful howl and pulls like a freight train. The
transmission is the familiar three-speed automatic sourced from GM,
so you know it has the robustness to handle the V12's power with
ease. But this is more than just a good drivetrain. The XJS runs on
a fully independent suspension that has been built to balance
luxury cruising with spirited driving. This is reinforced by power
steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Michelin MXV4 grand touring
tires.
Complete with the owner's manual, this distinctive XJS is the right
droptop for those who want to look like a million bucks, but only
want to spend a fraction of that.