Description
MK 1 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 1997
Stunning low mileage car in cardinal red and cream leather upholstery with main dealer and specialist service history and all MoT’s from new. MoT until April 2024. Acquired by me three years ago from a deceased estate as part of a larger classic car collection.
The car was actually first registered in October 2000 and was passed through the same family members until my acquisition in 2020.
She is a beautiful totally rust free and appreciating example of Jaguar engineering benefitting in my ownership with a full ceramic paint protection application to the bodywork and protection to hood, Adamesh stainless steel performance exhaust with evocative V8 sound; the absolutely essential MK1 full cam tensioner update including new chains, gaskets, guides and auxiliary drive belt; air conditioning system rebuilt with new pump and thermostat housing and re-gassed; new windbreaker fitted behind front seats. The car also benefits from electrically operated heated memory seats, retractable wing mirrors and radio with boot located 6 CD auto changer.
A full specialist Jaguar service was undertaken in May this year at 43, 298 miles and having just completed a Lake District tour now stands at 44, 000 miles from new. All manuals, service book and two sets of keys are present. The car sits on the original alloy wheels and nearly new Pirelli P7zero tyres and is simply lovely throughout - and if so inclined, turn-key ready to take you in comfort on that open top summer tour of Europe you’ve always promised yourself.
Preston Jaguar Centre Specialists who have cared and upgraded this car throughout my years of ownership have described it as the best XK8 they have seen to date, and whilst I wouldn’t be so bold as to say its the best in the country, it must certainly be amongst THE finest MK 1 convertible’s you could own.
Significantly below agreed insurance valuation.
Final buy it now price prior to being placed in winter storage.
