Highlights

Only three keepers and current one since 2006
Good history file with evidence of regular maintenance
Current MOT to May 2027 with no advisories
Well specified SE model with 240bhp 3.2L V8 engine

The Appeal

Few saloon cars do long, low and lithe quite like the X308, a car that was the final evolution of a model first developed in the 1970s. As such, it is one of the last Jaguars built with a direction connection back to Sir William Lyons, who was involved in the development of the XJ40 on which this car is based.

The addition of a V8 enhanced the smoothness and silence that seem so intrinsic to any Jaguar saloon. These later cars also got the improved interior, notable the revised wood-trimmed dashboard. This 2002 car dials up the luxury with its Executive SE specification, which adds improved leather and walnut to the standard trim. Finished in Topaz Gold metallic with ‘starfish’ alloys and Cashmere leather, it is a well presented and sparingly used example of these final cars.

The current keeper has clearly cherished it since acquiring it in 2006. The usual X308 check areas such as arches and sills are in good general condition and the lengthy current MOT contains no advisories.

This is a tidy and well specified example of the last of the ‘traditional’ XJs.

Key Information

Mileage: 95,337 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: current test to 14th May 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 3,248cc AJV8 240bhp engine, 5spd automatic gearbox
Paperwork: good history file as shown, old tax discs, V5C

Notable recent maintenance (further details in photos):

08/22 - wheel bearing
05/22 - spark plugs and oil change at 89,026 miles
08/20 - new tyres
08/20 - service

The Detail

Generally well kept Topaz Gold metallic paintwork
Paintwork appears to be original so some scuffs, marks and aging to be expected
Bodywork in good order for a X308 with some light aging to note in photos
This includes light deterioration to offside arches
Fitted with factory ‘starfish’ alloys with matching spare in good overall condition
Some kerbing to note to alloy rims
Fitted with matching Landsail tyres fitted in 2020
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Cashmere leather interior in good order with light wear to usual high traffic areas
Upgraded factory walnut veneers in good order for age and mileage

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