When Jaguar bolted a supercharger onto its already brilliant X300 saloon, it created one of the finest cars in the world – or in the eyes of former BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, the BEST car in the world. That’s an opinion that he stands by to this day, over quarter of a century since he owned an XJR himself.
It’s easy to see why. With a screaming supercharger and 375bhp in the case of the early V8s such as this one, it’s a phenomenal performance car as well as a sumptuous and stately one.
This one is based on the X308 V8-engined Jaguar XJ, introduced in 1997 and visually similar to the early XJ6-based Rs, but with a supercharged version of the AJ-V8 engine.
It’s in absolutely stunning condition, having been carefully looked after and maintained by a classic car specialist friend of the owner’s for the past few years and has been in the care of its current keeper for the past 17 years.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Only three previous owners
Last owner since 2006
Genuine 91k from new
Some recent invoices (not shown in photos)
Maintained by Norfolk-based classic car specialist in recent years and serviced on demand
Book pack and partial service history
UK V5C
Will come with new MOT
THE INTERIOR
Full black leather sports seats
Great condition
Very slight driver’s seat bolster wear but not worn through
Dark maple veneers
Factory option part-wood steering wheel
Climate control
Cruise control
Trip computer
Optional (sought-after) cupholder arm rest
Factory stereo
Excellent carpets and door cards
Very good headlining – unusual for an X308
Aftermarket Bluetooth hands-free/radio transmitter
THE EXTERIOR
Gorgeous Ebony Black coachwork
No visible corrosion
Superb visual overall order with subtle gold coachlines
One very small scratch on ns/r wing and some very small marks and stonechips but nothing of note
Excellent five-spoke ‘Penta’ alloys
Three good Pirelli P-Zero tyres and one new budget tyre
Mesh grille with body coloured surround
Factory option mudflaps
Underseal protected, appears solid underneath
THE MECHANICS
4.0-litre supercharged V8
Five-speed auto transmission
Starts on the button
Runs well with incredible performance
Smooth idle with no timing chain or tensioner rattle
Well-serviced car with genuine mileage
SUMMARY
There’s no denying that 1990s Jaguars are really rising to prominence in the modern classic market at the moment – great to drive, not too difficult to maintain and timelessly elegant, their appeal compared to more modern Jaguars is easy to see and the XJR is the pinnacle as far as the brand’s saloon cars are concerned.
This one is a great example – a really smart XJR in a fabulous colour scheme, with a superb back leather interior and very smart coachwork. It’s a lovely example of an increasingly rare modern performance icon.
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1999 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged (X308)
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