Highlights

• A great looking example of the XK Convertible in bright and eye-catching Salsa Red
• Part of the original Jaguar press car fleet and, hence, awash with extras 
• Complete with a full maintenance history and a rare and unusual backstory
• MOT until September 
• Brand New Admesh performance exhaust included in the sale (Quad pipe with rear valance to match)
• New battery fitted for the sale
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• This X150 was only the second Jaguar to hail from the, then, new Castle Bromwich factory
• This car was manufactured there on the 17th October 2005
• It is thought to be number 80 of 200 preproduction cars produced for various roles
• This example was destined for the Jaguar Press Car fleet
• It was first registered in November 2005 and allocated a VX55 prefix registration number
• This was a prefix often allocated to press and Jaguar owned cars
• The car is thought to have remained on the fleet until July 2006
• Between then and 2020 the XK passed through the hands of five keepers
• The XK is compete with some fascinating provenance providing paperwork
• The current V5 and MOT of are, of course, present
• The latter is advisory free and valid until September 2024
• A Heritage Certificate is also included for the XK
• This notes the car as an official Jaguar press fleet car
• A Jaguar shipping certificate is also present dating from 2006
• This is thought to note the car’s departure from the press fleet
• The original book pack and accompanying folder is present
• This includes the original service book
• This contains 16 service stamps with dates and mileages
• These cover mileages from 15,330 to 116,248 miles
• The service book also notes the car’s press fleet past
• The remainder of the archive consists of many maintenance invoices
• A sample of these have been photographed with many others included
  
  

The Interior

• The XK features a fully original interior in an excellent condition
• The cabin is sumptuously trimmed in Warm Charcoal leather
• The front seats are electrically heated and feature 16-way electrical adjustment
• A memory function for both front seats is also present
• The condition of both seats is excellent overall
• A very small amount of wear can be seen on the driver’s side bolster
• This seems very minor and is photographed for your review
• The rear, occasional, seats are in an excellent condition
• The dark cabin carpets appear to be in an excellent condition throughout, too
• These have been protected with a set of Jaguar inscribed over-mats
• The dashboard is finished in complimentary stitched leather
• The centre panel is formed from panels of brushed alloy
• The twin gauges and central display screen are set into a hooded binnacle
• These site ahead of the original, three spoke multifunctional steering wheel
• The centre console houses the large infotainment screen and other controls
• The screen manages functions of the audio system and satellite navigation
• Other functions are accessed here too
• The audio system is an upgraded Alpine item with in-dash 6 CD stacker
• Many other driver aides and refinements are fitted
• These include active cruise control and electrically adjustable steering column
• Keyless entry and electrically folding mirrors are also present
• The good-sized boot appears pristine
• The under-floor area houses spare wheel and tools
• Overall condition is excellent with just a couple of minor marks evident
• A split door rubber was noted and photographed
• Some minor marks to the top rear panel coverings, likewise
  
  

The Exterior

• This XK looks fantastic in its original factory hue of Salsa Red
• This is a much rarer colourway for the X150 but suits the car’s personality perfectly
• Although this is the car’s original colour it has been resprayed in its previous ownership
• This was only due to some fading of the original paint rather than any damage
• The panels all exude a deep and lustrous shine with a deep and even finish
• Cabin glass and light lenses are all clear, undamaged and un-fogged 
• The hood is finished in black fabric and thought to be original
• Some surface marks were noted where the fabric folds once stowed
• The hood operates quickly and smoothly on the push of the button
• The XK sits on the optional 20-inch Senta split rim alloy wheels
• These appear to be in a fine overall condition
• Just one small rim scrape was noted to the nearside rear wheel (photographed)
• These are shod with a matching set of staggered tyres
• These are 285/30s to the rear and 255/35s to the fronts 

The Mechanics

• The XK features the well respected 4.2L AJ34 V8 Jaguar engine
• This smooth and muscular unit was originally rated at a shade under 300bhp
• This was combined with a peak torque figure of 310Ib-ft at 4,500 rpm
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a six speed ZF automatic transmission
• In original form this combination was good for a 5.5 second 0-60 mph time
• It is clear from this car’s accompanying paperwork that maintenance has been exemplary 
• The full-service history is accompanied by reams of high value maintenance invoices
• The current owner attests to the car running and driving superbly
• He comments that the air conditioning may benefit from a re-gas
• Otherwise, no known mechanical issues were reported
  
  

Summary