Highlights
- Very low mileage and just two owners
- Classically finished in British Racing Green
- Full service history mainly by Jaguar main dealers
- Jaguar’s supercharged 400bhp super-coupe
- Timing chain, tensioners and brake pads and discs recently replaced
- The modern classic that works as a daily driver or weekend treat
The Appeal
The gestation of Jaguar’s XJS replacement was a long time coming. First the firm spent 10 years trying to get it right then Aston Martin took the design to create the DB7. A new car had to be developed at lightning speed as new owners Ford cracked the whip.
And it was. The resultant X100 borrowed some oily bits from the XJS, so it rode as a Jaguar should, and it referenced the iconic E-Type, so it looks great too. Then there was the all-new 4litre V8 engine that offered unruffled rapid progress. When Jaguar added a supercharger to create the XKR it still offered unruffled progress, but much more rapidly.
This immaculate low mileage XKR has had just two owners and comes with full service history, mostly by Jaguar. Finished in classic British Racing Green it looks a very fine example of Jaguar’s very usable modern classic coupe.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 21st March 2000
- 2 keys
- Supplied with original handbooks and service book
- Full service history:
- 12 stamps
- Jaguar main dealer serviced to 2009 and 12,145 miles
- Independent Jaguar specialist work 2009 to 2013
- Maintained by the second owner himself with two services over 5,000 miles
- Letter from owner in history file confirming this
- Most recently serviced by the vendor in August 2022 at 27,337 miles
- Will come provided with a new 1 years MOT with sale
- MOT expired on 21st June 2023 at 27,311 miles and with no advisories
- Last service included:
- Timing chains and tensions
- Brake discs and pads all round
- Spark plugs and fluids
The Interior
- The X100 XK interior is one of Jaguar’s best with some clever detailing
- Generous use of wood veneers and leather throughout
- Dashboard designed to echo the shape of a Spitfire wing as X100s were built in an old Spitfire factory
- Dash style also references the original XK cars
- The interior of this car reflects the low owners and mileage and is in great condition
- Ivory leather interior in very good condition, only light creases to driver’s seat base visible
- Wood veneers extensive and in good condition
- The veneer panel around the dials appears to have faded very slightly
- Headlining is sagging, a common X100 problem and easily and inexpensively fixed
- Wood and leather steering wheel
- Light brown carpets with factory over mats showing no visible wear
- Boot carpet excellent and helpfully protected by a plastic tray arrangement
- Original factory space saver tyre in boot
- Factory sound system with CD multichanger in boot
The Exterior
- British Racing Green paintwork in very good condition
- No visible scratches or marks
- Classic paintwork scheme
- Not commonly found on the XKR but one that works well as the photos show
- Factory 18in XKR alloy wheels in very good condition with clear centre caps
- Nearside front alloy is very lightly kerbed
- Fitted with Davanti tyres
- Discreet XKR bodywork addenda limited to a small rear spoiler and bonnet vents
- Factory stone guard still visible on the sills
- The common weak spots of these cars on the rear arches and sills appear solid and without issue
- Underside shows a similar story with good floors, another X100 check point
- No structural advisories on last MOT and few miles covered since
The Mechanics
- 4litre AJ26S supercharged 400bhp Jaguar engine
- 5spd Mercedes-Benz W5A580 5G-TRONIC gearbox
- Full service history
- Timing belt and tensioners changed within last 100 miles
- Brake pads and discs also changed at the same time
- Full service including spark plugs and fluids also done at 27,337 miles
Summary
The supercharged XKR restored Jaguar’s reputation as purveyors of comfortable, handsome and very fast sports cars. Its magnificent interior also provided a luxurious place on which to travel.
With its low mileage, low owners, full service history and that evocative British Racing Green paintwork, this beautiful XKR ticks many boxes and will surely be a very rewarding purchase.
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