Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

Rare Hess & Eisenhardt convertible conversion
62,169 warranted miles
Matching numbers 5.3-litre V12 engine
Clean Carfax confirming low mileage and damage-free history
All duties and VAT paid with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
Comprehensive specification including heated seats and cruise control
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

Before Jaguar officially launched a convertible XJ-S, we had the Hess & Eisenhardt conversion - a professional coachbuilt convertible built with Jaguar's blessing. Finished in the classic combination of Glacier White with leather interior, this 1988 model offers the full-blooded experience of Jaguar's legendary 5.3-litre V12 engine with 291 horsepower.

This example stands out for its documented low mileage, clean history, and comprehensive specification, including heated seats and cruise control. With all import duties and VAT already paid, plus a clean Carfax report confirming its damage-free history, this represents a turnkey opportunity to acquire a distinctive and increasingly collectable British GT.

History and Paperwork

1988 Jaguar XJ-S registered in the USA with accompanying Title
Complete Dutch import documentation with all duties and VAT paid
Clean Carfax report confirming low mileage and damage-free history
Original manual included
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
62,169 warranted miles
VIN: SAJNV5843JC147880
Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer

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The Condition

Finished in NDK Glacier White
Foldable soft top with leather cover
Leather interior presents in smart condition
Leather seats with heating function
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Chrome mirrors
Dual exhaust system
Fog lights
Full-size spare wheel included

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The Mechanics

5.3-litre (5,343cc) V12 engine
Three-speed automatic transmission
Matching numbers engine producing 291 horsepower
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Power mirrors
Cruise control

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