Highlights

Accompanied by an enormous paperwork file
Highly original example in a sporty red metallic livery
Advisory-free MOT, valid until September 2025

The Appeal

Designed with equal levels of nostalgia and innovation, the XK8 was a pretty remarkable way for Jaguar to step into the final years of the 20th century. With its open-mouthed front end and chamfered tail, there was a lot of the E-Type in the new car, and plenty of character to boot. The car was intended to take the fight to Aston Martin, and it's fair to say that these rather luxurious roadsters have become a bonafide modern classic - universally accepted and universally beloved.

This handsome example comes to us in a very sporty metallic red and boasts a fresh MOT alongside an extensive paperwork file. It looks to be a very solid, capable example, and we're confident it will tick all the boxes for any enthusiast after a refined, speedy 90s-era classic.

The History and Paperwork

Built in 1996
This marks it as a first production-year model
The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2014
Advisory-free MOT valid until September 2025
Indicates 100,586 miles
22 Service stamps;
- 15 Jaguar main dealerr
- 7 David Marks Jaguar Specialist

Accompanied by:

V5 document
Original handbooks and manuals
Stamped service record book
Plenty of invoices

The Condition

Beautifully presented with no obvious dents or dings
Paintwork in good order with light signs of wear
Some areas of stone chips and marks to the car's lower extremities
Some areas of perished seal around the headlights
Badges and branding all present and correct
Original Jaguar-branded alloys
Some chips and scratching on the door shuts
Highly attractive interior in ivory leather with burr walnut
Seats are free of any rips or tears
Door cards carry some light marks
Some rubbing to the steering wheel
Woodwork in good order with no obvious splits or cracks
All instruments are clear and well-presented
Original RDS cassette player
Carpets and headlining in good overall order

The Mechanics

4.0-Litre V8
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay in very good order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
Recently serviced (April 2024)
We understand the car to be driving as well as expected

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