1999 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lovely V8 soft-top
  • Only 63k miles from new
  • Comprehensive service history
  • Recently resprayed in rare colour
  • Vendor will apply new MOT

THE APPEAL

In many ways, the XK8 was the modern incarnation of the E-Type. Far more of a sports car than the XJS it replaced, the V8-powered coupé or convertible was a return to Jaguar’s pure performance car days.

It was rushed into production after the stillborn F-Type was canned for being too expensive, so was produced on a modified XJS platform with brand new front suspension and the multi-link rear end from the X300 saloon, but the amazing styling (courtesy of Fergus Pollock) and new V8 engine more than made up for it. 

There were echoes of the E-Type in the styling too, with distinctive side bulges and a long, rounded nose. Indeed, the E-Type parallels are gathering appeal among collectors, especially as a lot of earlier models have now disappeared. Demand for good examples has started to outstrip supply, meaning prices are on the up and the best cars – especially soft tops - are becoming increasingly popular.

This one is a lovely example with less than 63,000 miles on the clock, repainted to a high standard in February 2022 in ultra-rare Ammonite Grey. 

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

  • Stamped service book
  • Jaguar book pack and wallet
  • Two sets of keys
  • UK V5
  • MOT March 2023
  • Fully serviced in March 2022, very few miles since
  • Registered new in December 1999
  • Lots of receipts and invoices for past work
  • Enthusiast-owned by club member for several years
  • Very well-cared-for car

THE INTERIOR

  • Pale Ivory leather
  • Burr Walnut veneers
  • Excellent leather seat facings
  • Very good rear seats
  • Superb door cards
  • Excellent roof lining
  • Electric retractable roof
  • Tonneau cover
  • Optional part-wood steering wheel
  • Electrically adjustable steering column
  • Factory mats
  • Cruise control
  • Climate control
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • Smart luggage area
  • CD changer 
  • Original tools and spacesaver spare wheel

THE EXTERIOR 

  • Ammonite Grey Metallic
  • 18-inch seven-spoke alloys in very good condition
  • Appears very good underneath
  • Panels are all straight and dent-free 
  • Rear arches and trailing edges of the sills are in excellent order
  • Recent repaint in rare colour – very good finish
  • Superb cream mohair roof

THE MECHANICS 

  • 4.0-litre V8
  • Five-speed auto transmission
  • 290bhp
  • Recent service
  • Drives superbly with no known or apparent faults
  • Nearly new tyres all-round

SUMMARY

This is a fabulous, unspoilt and low-mileage example of the purest and most stylish XK8, in wonderful order and in a rare but extremely fetching colour. It’s a proper future collector’s piece and a wise investment, as well as a fabulous 4.0-litre V8 sports car that’s great fun to drive, roof up or down, and is entirely ready for you to jump in and enjoy. 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1999
  • Make Jaguar
  • Model XK8
  • Colour Ammonite Grey
  • Odometer 62,945 Miles
  • Engine size 3990
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Melton Mowbray
  • Location Leicestershire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
40 bids
  • se•••• £10,000 02/02/23
  • ha•••• £9,900 02/02/23
  • se•••• £9,800 02/02/23
  • on•••• £9,600 02/02/23
  • se•••• £9,500 02/02/23
  • ha•••• £9,400 02/02/23
  • se•••• £9,300 02/02/23
  • on•••• £9,100 02/02/23
  • se•••• £8,900 02/02/23
  • ha•••• £8,700 02/02/23
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