Highlights

Valid MOT until February 2024
58,778 genuine miles
Japanese re-import
Beautifully appointed interior
Plenty of options

The Appeal

Launched in 1997, the XJ8 was a car that, in many ways, had the world against it. It quickly became the winner of the prestigious L'Automobile piu Bella del Mondo - The Most Beautiful Car in the World - award in Milan. Everything here was built as an all-out attack on their market rivals, and it worked flawlessly.

When the X350 series came along in 2003 it may have looked similar to the out-going X308, but in reality it was a completely different animal. All aluminium body construction and improved powertrains made it significantly lighter and a much better car to drive.

Beautifully styled, with a distinctive front profile and twin grille, this car’s exceptional styling is highlighted in lashings of chrome on a bold, white paintwork. Having recently arrived from grit-free Japan, it’s in fine fettle and backed by a new MOT.

The History and Paperwork

re-Imported from Japan with a mileage verification certificate in 2020
58.778 genuine miles
Valid MOT until Febuary 2024
Two owners in the United Kingdom
Prepared to full UK spec with reset sat nav, speedometer and odometer
The vendor reports that the car will be complete with:
- Japanese mileage certificate
- Service records for UK ownership
- MOT certificate

The Interior

Beautifully appointed interior in cream with wood veneers
Nicely kept cream leather seats with no discernable rips or tears
Tidily arranged dashboard with plenty of features
Wood-trimmed steering wheel, dashboard, door cards and shift gear
Clear, easy-to-read instruments all in good working order
Veneers appear to be clean of splits and cracks
Door cards are clean and well presented
Tobacco carpets are clean and well-kept, as is the headlining
The impressive swathe of options includes:
- Sat nav system
- Cruise control
- Full climate control
- 12-way electric seats
- Pedal and steering adjust with memory
- Heated seats both front and rear
- Reclining rear seats with memory function
- Sunroof
- Rear entertainment controls
- Rear door and screen blinds
- Reversing camera

The Exterior

Attractive white paintwork with chrome trims
Minimal wear to the paintwork gives a clean, sharply presented appearance
No clear dings or dents to the bodywork we can spot
All panels appear tightly knitted with no unusual gaps
Attractive options include a mesh front grill and leaper hood ornament
Xenon headlamps with all lenses clean and well presented
Glasswork appears free of chips and fractures
Car is sitting atop 20” Sepang alloy wheels with no scuffs or scratches
Attractive contrast Jaguar branding on each alloy with no colour loss
Full set of tyres with plenty of tread and no issues we can discern
Arches and sills are in good condition, which is reassuring for the car’s underside

The Mechanics

Impressive 4.2L AJ-V8 engine
300hp and 310lb-ft from the factory
Claimed performance figures of 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph
Automatic XF 5HP24 automatic transmission
Air suspension with adaptive technology and self-levelling rear set-up
Dynamic stability control and traction control
The engine bay is clean and well kept with no faults we can highlight
The vendor reports the car is driving ‘like new’ with no issues
No reports of leaks, smoke, knocks or bangs from the engine
A good, solid overall example backed by a recent MOT
Recently serviced by the vendor

Summary

Perhaps one of the most handsome and technologically advanced of the 'noughties' Jaguars, the X350 is already a very desirable future classic. With so many impressive options, this makes for a highly impressive addition to any garage and is still eminently useful as a daily driver.

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