1999 Jaguar XKR

Highlights

  • Ex-Japanese import in fine fettle
  • Full service history and a current MOT valid until March 2025
  • Exterior in black with a beige interior, presenting a classic and elegant look
  • Recent maintenance includes new tyres, a new battery, and wax-oiling for added protection
  • Comes with a dust cover and a cream hood cover for added protection

The Appeal


Japan is a bit of a treasure trove for fabulous British cars. Thanks to the lack of salt on their roads, there's a steady flow of classics returning to the UK in remarkable order, offering a great opportunity for enthusiasts. Jaguar is particularly well-presented in these line ups, and this XKR is no exception.

A fabulous example of Jaguar's legendary grand tourer, this car has been maintained very well - evidenced by a full Japanese service history. Since arriving in the UK in 2015, it's had three keepers and still appears in fine order - having been used sparingly and kept in fine fettle by every keeper.



History and Paperwork

  • First registered in March 1999 and exported to Jaguar Cars Tokyo
  • Returned to the UK in 2015
  • Since then, the car has had 3 former registered keepers
  • Bought from a specialist UK dealer in March 2020
  • Full service history and a current MOT that expires on March 2025
  • Odometer discrepancy of 20,316km, explained by a document from Beechwood Service Centre
  • As a result the current indication of 68,934km is not accurate
  • Paperwork file includes;
    • V5c document
    • Plenty of service history
    • Purchase invoice
    • Handbook
    • Printed classified listing
    • MOT certificate



The Condition

  • Appears to have been well-maintained
  • Stored in a dry barn and kept covered during the winter
  • Exterior has one or two minor blemishes, but they are hardly noticeable
  • Older beige coloured soft top replaced with a new black one, which looks smart
  • Comes with a dust cover (4 years old) and a cream hood cover for use when the hood is down
  • Underside of the car was wax-oiled in 2020 for added protection
  • All 4 tyres have been replaced
  • Interior appears in smart condition for its age, with the leather seats being in fine fettle
  • Wood veneers in fine order
  • All instruments are clean and legible
  • Carpets look in good overall order 
  • CD and tape player have never been used, but the radio works
  • Air conditioning system doesn't work, though the vendor notes it's never been required



The Mechanics

  • 4.0L Supercharged V8 powerplant
  • Automatic transmissions
  • Engine bay looks in good order throughout
  • The vendor informs us that there are no mechanical issues to note
  • We're told the car drives well, especially enjoyable on warm sunny days with the top down


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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1999
  • Make Jaguar
  • Model Xk R Auto
  • Colour Black
  • Odometer 68,934 Kilometres
  • Engine size 4000
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Worminghall
  • Location Buckinghamshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
2 bids
  • graham-•••• £5,000 30/04/24
  • fraser.•••• £2,500 30/04/24
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