Highlights

Very well kept 400bhp XJR in Carnival Red
Only six registered keepers from new
3 Gen Timing chain kit and water pump replaced at 75k miles
Major service completed at 96k miles, including hoses and valley hose, all belts, engine, gearbox and diff oils, as well as supercharger oil
Large history file showing regular preventative maintenance using Jaguar parts
MOT valid to April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The X308 is the last of a certain type of Jaguar, one that can trace its history back to the 1970s and majors on the traditional style, wood-and-leather character, and, in the shape of the supercharged XJR, the visceral urge that made the firm’s 60s saloons so popular.

Here is a really well-kept and very tidy XJR in popular Carnival Red metallic with Ivory leather and walnut trim. The vendor describes it as ‘immaculate’, and it certainly presents well in the photos. It has been well maintained, too, with a run of servicing and other maintenance shown in the photos. The timing chain kit and water pump were replaced around 25,000 miles ago, and it was serviced 7,000 miles ago, including gearbox and supercharger fluids. The current MOT runs to April 2027 with no advisories.

As characterful as it is comfortable, the X308 XJR is one of the best super saloons of the last 30 years. Here’s a chance to sample a really good one.

The vendor says:

“Immaculate throughout drives to perfection one of the best available.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in the United Kingdom 5th July 2000
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since April 2025
MOT valid to 15th April 2027 with no advisories
Large history file with lots of receipts available as shown
Currently showing 102,711 miles but total mileage not warranted
Dash pack replaced in August 2002 as shown in photos
Due to dash pack replacement total mileage is higher than shown on odometer
Factory handbooks
2 keys with fobs
Private plate W50XJR is not included in sale

Service history (further details in photos):

c.2015 - 96,000 miles - unknown
01/13 - 89,640 miles - Boarhunt Garage
11/08 - 55,367 miles - Performance Car Company
01/07 - 44,536 miles - Guy Salmon
10/06 - 34,625 miles - Guy Salmon
04/05 - 30,444 miles - Gatwick Jaguar
10/04 - 23,451 miles - Gatwick Jaguar
10/03 - 16,311 miles - unknown
08/02 - 791 miles - Hartwell Jaguar
11/01 - 9,867 miles - unknown

The Condition

Well-kept Carnival red metallic paintwork with few indications of age or use
Bodywork also presents well with arches, sills and underside as shown
Vendor describes car as being in very good condition throughout
Factory alloy wheels present well and car features full size matching spare
Goodyear tyres fitted, showing decent remaining tread
No structural advisories on MOT
Ivory leather interior with walnut veneers in great condition
Some very light age to seats and veneers but barely noticeable
Headlining appears clean with light sagging to note in photos
Everything reported to be in good working order
Fitted with Blackvue front and rear dash cams
Fitted with Garmin voice-activated sat nav
Jaguar over mats in the boot are not included in the sale.

The Mechanics

400bhp 3,996cc AJV8 supercharged V8 engine
5spd automatic transmission with ‘Randle Handle’ Jaguar J-Gate
3rd generation timing chain kit with metal tensioners and water pump fitted at 75,000 miles
Major service carried out at 96,000 miles, including hoses, valley hose, all belts, engine oil, gearbox oil, differential oil, and supercharger oil
All work carried out using genuine Jaguar parts, we are told
No advisories on MOT

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