I just got an 1988 XJS convertible, VIN: SAJNA5846JC142815. I am new to Jaguars. and do not know what I have, Hess & Eisenhardt or the Jaguar version. The doors have the small side window and the rear side glass is attached to the top, so when the top goes down so does the window. The build date was at the end of 1987. I looked at the fuel tank and only saw one behind the spare tire. This car has the euro headlights and a front lower air dam, that I do not see on other 88 XJs's. In the trunk there is a paper label that the car was specialy built, with there name of the owners on it. I sure would like any info on this car. It is need of a new top and right rear glass so I need to know what to buy for it. Thanks for any help. I will post pics as soon I find out how.

 

I wish I could help answer your question, but I more just wanted to ask if you searched the old owner? You might get lucky and find the old owner. Or if you have a Jag dealership in the area. When I took mine into a chop in the USA - California. They told me so much about my car. The maint. history, the exact model, and that mine was a special order - custom trim level. Hope this helps a little?

 

Welcome to the forum.

The XJS section guys will be able to help you.

Post up some pictures when you can.

 

Welcome tot he forum lenh. Sounds like you may have a rare cat. I would defintly investigate with the prvious owners if possible.

You need a 10 post count or 3 days to have access to the full benefits of membership, then you will be able to post pictures. Or you can use photbucket or the like to post pics now.

Enjoy all the site has to offer!

 

Welcome to the forum,

Good idea to locate the original owners if possible.

 

I noticed that my quater window is differnt too. I will post it also. I will check with a jaguar dealerm to see if I can contact the original owner

 

Were there other companys that converted XJS to convertibles?

 

I do have some pics under car name blacky

 

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Nice intro thanks for sharing with us......You'll be made very welcome here

Please post pics when you can

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I did add a pic of my side window. Mabe someone can tel me what I have. I do need to find the right rear quarter window.