Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version of Jaguar’s XJS featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood.

Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its siblings, the soft-top came with anti-lock brakes as standard.

With the HE V12 engine installed a top speed of 150mph with 0-60mph in under eight seconds was attainable.

Arguably better looking than the Coupe that spawned it, the Jaguar XJS Convertible proved a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.

A highly capable grand tourer, it still impresses today as a stylish and luxurious mile muncher.

The husband of our vendor purchased this example from Swift Autocare in Sheffield and it has remained in long term family ownership since.

Finished in Westminster Blue over Magnolia leather with a black hood, it was running and driving at the time of consignment and comes with recent invoices, MOT ...