As we know, William Lyons was keen that his cars ‘copy nothing.’
The designers of the firm’s popular X100 XK8 didn’t quite stick to that maxim, but let's be glad that they were inspired by the firm’s history because it delivered a car with the evocative shape of an E-Type blended with the effortless GT capabilities of the XJS.
Chopping the roof off adds to the car’s debonair style and creates one of the best 2+2 drop tops of the last 30 years. Finished in smart Pacific Blue with a classic ivory leather cabin, neatly accented with extensive walnut trim, this car is a chance to discover why this model is so popular.
The vendor tells us that it has full service history, maintained by a trio of keepers since 1998 who have kept the mileage below 100,000 miles. There are a few points for the buyer to note, but it is ready to drive away.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 23rd June 2000
Only three registered keepers from new
Vendor advises the car has full service history
MOT to 9th January 2025 with advisories to note
93,600 miles on MOT test and now showing 96,014 miles
The Condition
Smart Pacific Blue metallic paintwork in good overall condition for year
Some signs of age and marks to note commensurate with age and mileage
Front of car, including bonnet and bumper, show stone chips in photos
Edge chips visible to driver’s door
Some points to note to the rear edge of nearside sill in photos
Seven spoke factory alloys in presentable but kerbed condition
Blue fabric roof in good order with operational folding mechanism
Fitted with Dunlop tyres showing good tread and general condition
Exterior lights are in good order with headlights appearing clear and functional
Light corrosion visible to windscreen surround trim as shown
Ivory tonneau cover for roof which matches interior
Factory steel space saver spare wheel under boot floor
Ivory leather interior in good general condition with only light wear to note
This includes wear to driver’s seat bolster as shown
Walnut veneers in good condition across dashboard, doors and centre console
Structural advisories to note to underside particularly floors on the last MOT test
Well-specified interior with electric front seats which are also heated
Retains its factory CD sound system
We understand that the interior electrics and fittings all work correctly
The Mechanics
3,996cc AJV8 290bhp Jaguar engine
5spd automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-Gate functionality
Vendor advises that the car has full service history
We are also told that it comes with lots of history
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisories to note on the current MOT
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