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£6,896
1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Hess & Eisenhardt
United States • 14 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 is a rare Hess & Eisenhardt convertible conversion with a desirable V12 engine and low mileage. Recent mechanical servicing addresses key components like fuel rails and AC, though intermittent rear window switch function requires attention.
Condition
7
The car is a 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 with a Hess & Eisenhardt convertible conversion. It has 44,990 miles and was recently serviced with cleaned fuel rails and air conditioning. The paint and interior are described as Silver Birch over Buckskin leather. The main drawback mentioned is that the rear window switches function intermittently, with replacement switches included. The Carfax report has 'Not Actual Mileage Title Issued' entries, which lowers the rating.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
SAJNV5848JC140097
Odometer:
44,990 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 5.3-Liter V12 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Silver Birch Paint Buckskin Leather Upholstery Brown Soft Top 15" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels Power-Assisted Disc Brakes Heated Front Seats Automatic Climate Control Cassette Stereo Cruise Control Manufacturer's Literature Accident-Free Carfax Report
This 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 was built in March 1987, and it features a convertible conversion performed by Ohio-based coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhardt.
The car was specified in Silver Birch over Buckskin leather upholstery, and it is powered by a 5.3-liter V12 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Equipment includes a brown soft top, 15″ five-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats, a cassette stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control.
The car was acquired by the seller in 2026, and recent work is said to have included cleaning and rebuilding the fuel rails, as well as servicing the air conditioning system.
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£291
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,324
Median Price (Since 2020)
£131,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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