Highlights

Very low documented mileage of under 39,500 miles
Two keepers with first until 2024
Full service history by main dealers and specialists to 2025
Recent minor repairs to headlamp, brake light and handbrake
All four alloy wheels refurbished in 2024 and fitted with Avon tyres
MOT valid to May 2026 with no advisories
Very tidy and well presented early XK8

The Appeal

With the earliest cars now nudging 30 years old, the XK8 is having a moment among enthusiasts, and with good reason. These big grand tourers are the consummate all-rounders, perfect for pootling to a car show or the pub at weekends, or barrelling across Europe on a summer road trip.

When you look for one, there are plenty about, but likely few with the condition, low mileage and provenance of this one. It is a two-keeper car, the first to 2024, and has covered less than 39,500 miles. Despite the limited use it has been serviced continuously throughout its life by main dealers and well-regarded marque specialists. The servicing run to 2025 with few miles covered since.

Finished in a rare and rather enticing shade of blue/green metallic, it presents well across the usual XK8 check areas including sills, floors and rear arches. The seven spoke factory alloys benefit from a 2024 refurbishment and are fitted with recent quality Avon rubber. The MOT runs to May 2026 with no advisories.

This is the kind of XK8 you want to find - right spec, excellent history and clearly enthusiast-owned. We expect this one to be popular.

The vendor says:

“The car drives beautifully, its wonderfully comfortable and composed at speed but can turn into a car far more agile than most people think when the opportunity presents itself to push on. I'm biased but I think the looks of the car are bettered only by the view from inside driving on a dark evening with those gorgeous blue dials set into the wood, looking out over that characteristic Jaguar nose. I think XK8's are appreciating modern classics and there are very few left like this one.”

History and Paperwork

UK market car
First registered 28th April 2000
Two registered keepers from new
Current keeper since October 2024
Comprehensive service history from Stratstone of Mayfair and specialist independents

Receipts for servicing work included in folder

Garaged throughout current ownership
Recent new headlamp, high level brake light, and handbrake fitted
MOT valid to 13th May 2026 with no advisories
V5C present
Factory handbooks and wallet
2 keys and fobs with Jaguar keyrings
Green emergency key

Service history:

05/25 - c.36,000 miles - S&P (independent Jaguar specialist)
05/24 - 33,026 miles - Belgravia Garage
04/22 - 33,019 miles - as above
04/20 - 31,510 miles - as above
04/18 - 31,073 miles - as above
04/17 - unknown miles - as above
04/16 - 30,111 miles - as above
04/15 - 29,252 miles - as above
04/14 - unknown miles - as above
03/13 - 26,807 miles - North One (independent Jaguar specialist)
04/10 - 25,032 miles - as above
04/08 - 23,452 miles - Stratstone Jaguar
03/07 - 22,986 miles - as above
03/06 - 21,090 miles - as above
10/05 - 19,910 miles - as above
05/03 - 14,524 miles - as above
06/02 - 10,953 miles - as above

Notable recent maintenance:

10/24 - new tyres and wheels refurbished
05/24 - replacement headlamp, brake light and handbrake
05/23 - brake fluid and replacement headlamp
07/22 - replacement headlamp and new windscreen

The Condition

Attractive blue/green light metallic paintwork in very good condition
Some light marks to note to paintwork as shown in photos
Minor parking-related marks on doors and small dent on roof (driver's side)
All four seven spoke 18in alloy wheels refurbished in 2024
Four new Avon tyres fitted in 2024
Vendor states that there is no corrosion present
Underneath is solid and clean according to vendor
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Headlights recently replaced as detailed above
Ivory leather interior with black dash top and carpets
Leather presents well with light age to driver’s bolster as shown
All original equipment fully operational including dials and lighting we are told
Headlining is clean with some sagging as shown typical of this model
Carpets are said to be not worn and feature new mats with original mats included
The vendor states there are no known faults
Clean boot area with factory cargo net included

The Mechanics

AJV8 290bhp 3,996cc V8 fuel injected engine
5spd automatic gearbox with ‘Randle Handle’ J-Gate
Recent new headlamp, high level brake light, and handbrake fitted
Starts, runs, and drives really well we are told
No advisories on current MOT
Well maintained as detailed above with regular attention irrespective of mileage
Last serviced in May 2025 with few miles since

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