Highlights
- Only one owner from new
- 42,000 miles from new
- Certified by the Jaguar Heritage Trust
- Matching numbers with no modifications
- Optional alpine entertainment system and Adaptive Cruise Control
The Appeal
Introduced in 1998 as the Supercharged version of the already hugely popular XK8, the XKR is arguably one of the most synonymous cars with Jaguar’s modern success. With styling inspired by the legendary E-Type, and an exceptional V8 power plant, the XKR managed to sell some 30,000 cars.
This XKR is a rare example of a single-owner Grand Tourer with no known modifications and a whole swathe of features, including some rare factory options like fitted touring luggage and Adaptive Cruise Control.
The History and Paperwork
- Supplied brand new by Stratstone of Mayfair on January 3rd 2000
- Options include:
- 4-piece fitted touring luggage
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Alpine Sound System
- Navigation Package
- Dual Zone Climate Control
- Heated Front Windscreen
- Heated Electric Seats
- The vendor informs us that the car’s mileage is 41,500 miles
- MOT valid until November 2023
- Paperwork file includes:
- Factory-issued service book
- Leather-embossed owner’s handbook
- All original sales and aftersales books and manuals
- Factory Total Care certificate
- Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
- Car’s original tax disc
- Recently serviced with new plugs, hood lining, tyres, ABS sensor and brake lining
The Interior
- Original oatmeal leather interior with extended wood trim
- Highly original with tactile period instruments
- Dashboard in good order with only minor signs of use
- All tactile instruments are well presented
- Original Jaguar/Alpine sound system with tape, telephone equipment and CD player
- Navigation equipment is in good working order
- Wood-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob
- Seats in good order with no rips or tears
- Door cards are well presented with no major faults
- Carpets and headlining are in good order with no issues
- Hood lining has recently been replaced with factory-accurate wool fabric
- Jaguar XKR sill plates are well presented
- Oatmeal-trimmed touring luggage in good order
- Boot is in good order with a spare wheel, toolkit and jack
The Exterior
- Original platinum silver paintwork
- Black mohair soft top
- Bodywork in good condition with no dents or dings
- Car appears to be in good solid order, commensurate with its low mileage
- All chromework and trims look in good condition with no major faults
- Glasswork and lenses look superb with zero chips or fractures
- The soft top is free of any rips or tears
- Rear heated window is reportedly in working order
- Car is sitting on 18” multi-spoke alloys
- Full set of new Nexen tyres
- The latest MOT did highlight some surface corrosion on the front suspension and underside
The Mechanics
- 4.0L AJ26S Supercharged V8 powerplant
- 4-speed Mercedes-Benz W5A580 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- Engine looks in superb order with no major faults we can highlight
- The car’s ACC is reportedly working well with no issues
- No mechanical faults were highlighted in the car’s latest MOT
- The vendor has informed us of no leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke from the car
- Recently serviced with new oil, plugs and filters
- ABS sensor and brake linings recently replaced
- Car is starting, running, shifting and braking with no reported faults
Summary
Beautifully finished in its original, luxurious factory spec, this is a superb example of the legendary XKR. These cars were practically built with legacy in mind, and we’ve no doubt this particular car is the perfect prospect for a modern classic.
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