Jaguar XK8 Convertible XK8 Convertible 4.0 V8 (U1293)

Vehicle Description

1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 Convertible *1 Former Keeper + Genuine Low Mileage*

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We have recently taken this Jaguar in part exchange against one of our Jaguar's and are pleased to offer it for sale. Just 1 Former Keeper from new, genuine 64,200 miles from new and last serviced by Jaguar Main Dealer May 2021. A particularly good example, far superior ​to the vast majority of similar age examples.


Additional benefits with purchasing this car from ourselves include:
-Nationwide Delivery and Part Exchange Collection Service
-Part Exchange Welcome (speak to an enthusiast, not a salesman restricted by a trade guide price)
-Guaranteed HPI Clear (no recorded accident damage or outstanding finance)
-Guaranteed Warranted Mileage
-Trusted by the countries leading finance companies, FCA Approved, low rates, same day decision.
-Nationwide 3 month Parts / Labour Warranty - can be extended up to 3 years*
-Member of South Yorkshire Trading Standards Partnership

Supplied new on the 7th of August 1997 by Henlys Jaguar London directly onto a cherished number and reputedly to a professional golfer. The original owned owned from new until April 2018. Our customer has owned since then and has part exchanged for an XK Coupe, hence the V5 states 1 Former Keeper from new.

Specification of this XK8 includes:
-4.0 litre V8 engine (290 bhp / 23.3 mpg combined / £280 per year road tax)
-5 Speed Automatic
-Titanium Pearl Paintwork
-Oatmeal Classic Leather Pack
-Burr Walnut
-Wood and Leather Steering Wheel
-Black Hood
-17 inch Fluted Wheels
-Jaguar Premium Sound Harmon Kardon
-6 CD Changer
-Climate Control / AC
-Leather Tonneau Cover
-Jaguar Over Carpets
-Full Size Spare wheel
-3 Keys + 2 Fobs
-Owners Packs
etc

We have the original service book with the car showing 8 stamps to 41,253 miles. A very impressive VOSA MOT history check shows the car was in storage from 2014 to 2018 and the car has never had any advisory items or failures for corrosion etc.

The most recent MOT carried out at 63,987 miles 15.03.2021 with "no advisory items."

Serviced by Jaguar Sheffield at 64,138 miles 12.05.2021

Mechanical Condition:
This XK8 has an excellent provenance and has covered a genuine mileage. The engine is smooth, responsive and pulls as it should. The gearbox is equally smooth and operates as it should. There are no warning lights on the dashboard after extended test drive. Premium Pirelli PZero tyres fitted all round with 7-8mm tread. The brake discs and pads are all in good condition. All suspension bushes and pins on front upper wishbones replaced May 2018. Any inspection or test drive welcome.

Exterior Condition:
Presented in rare and desirable Titanium Pearl with 17 inch fluted wheels this is a beautiful XK8 Convertible that presents very well indeed and consistent with well maintained low mileage. The wheels are in beautiful condition with no ingrained dirt or curbing damage to the edges. The Black hood is in very good order with no excess wear or significant damage. There is no excess chipping to the front end or hazing to the headlights. Please see individual body panel and wheel pictures available on our website. HD video walk around, live virtual viewing on request.

Interior Condition:
The interior is in outstanding condition as can be seen. There is no evidence this example has been smoked in or used to carry pets and there are certainly no lingering smells. The leather seats are in exceptional order with no ingrained dirt, cracking or scuffing damage to the bolsters. The carpets and XK8 over carpets are very clean with no excess dirt or wear. The engine bay is very clean and presents well. The boot area is very clean with full size original spare wheel and tyre.

Presented with a full set of original keys including valet key, both fobs, both leather owners wallets, manuals, tonneau etc.

Very rare to find a genuine low mileage, low owner, convertible in this condition at this price point. Increasingly rare and desirable.

Part exchange welcome, please call or email for a quick, accurate and polite response from a car enthusiast, not a salesman restricted by a trade guide price.