Highlights

Very well maintained beyond factory requirements
Full service history by main dealers and specialists
Rare Botanic Green metallic paintwork
Very low registered keepers from new
High specification car with extensive options list
MOT to August 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The final facelift X358 XJR is a car of two characters: it is the last big XJ to carry the classic styling and yet, beneath those heritage lines, lies the heart of a sports car. Thanks to its lightweight aluminium bodywork and supercharged 4.2L V8, this is one agile and brutally quick super saloon.

This car leans into that theme with its BRG-adjacent Botanic Green metallic paintwork. Sitting on smart five spoke 20in Calisto alloys, it has an air of purpose that lesser X350s lack, the looks enhanced by the final facelift improvements of these later cars. It was supplied by the factory with a very high specification that adds an array of appealing extras to the already desirable mix of ivory leather and burr walnut that you’ll find inside.

There are four registered keepers on the log book, but the first three were the same person in different guises, registered privately and via companies. The current enthusiast keeper acquired the car in 2020 and has used it sparingly, mainly for long road trips to southern Spain. In between, it has been carefully garaged.

The service history is as impressive as the condition, showing a run of regular servicing -in excess of factory requirements - by main dealers and model specialists. The car has covered few miles since the last attention. Recent work has included attention to the suspension plus new tyres.

With advisory-free MOT to August 2025, this is a chance to acquire a high specification, carefully maintained example of the last of Jaguar’s classically styled super saloons.

The vendor says:

“This car leaves me with a smile on my face every time I use it, the sound, acceleration and gorgeous looks - it's the last of the classic XJs and the one experts say will be the most collectable. In my view, there is no better colour combination than this one nor one with a better service record.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd April 2008
Four registered keepers
Vendor advises that the first three keepers were the same person in different guises
Acquired by the current keeper in July 2020
Purchased due to 'no expense spared' maintenance and repair records
According to the Jaguar Register only 98 X358 R were ever built, only 4 of these were in Botanic Green and this car is the only one with a walnut and ivory interior making it an extremely rare and desirable option
Service book shows regular maintenance in excess of officially requirements according to seller
Serviced by main dealers and well regarded specialists as shown
Last serviced at 120,180 miles in June 2023
Car has only required new tyres and a full service since vendor bought car
In August suspension bushes, links, and hubs were renewed for MOT
Garaged when not in use
Vendor has covered just over 4,000 miles in four years since purchasing
The bulk of mileage under the current ownership was due to one return road trip to southern Spain
Two keys plus a 3rd valet key
Factory handbooks as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Spreadsheet of maintenance as shown in photos
MOT to 14th August 2025 with no advisories
124,076 miles showing on test and showing 124,976 miles in photos

The Condition

Botanic Green metallic, a rare dark British racing green with rainbow sparkles in bright sunlight
The sun showed up wax polishing residue marks in the photos which appear as scratches on the main body panels
Paintwork presents very well with only minor points to note that are not unsightly
These include scuff to corner of rear bumper and stone chips to bonnet
Vendor tells us that there are no dents, corrosion, or deep scratches
Aluminium bodywork presents well with no accident damage reported
No structural advisories or other reports regarding the underside
Factory 20in five spoke ‘Calisto’ alloy wheels are generally well presented
The alloys show light scuffs on the rims but otherwise undamaged
Recently fitted with matching budget tyres as shown
Exterior lights in good order with headlights showing clear and rear lights unmisted
Glasswork presents well with no chips, cracks or damage reported
Ivory leather upholstery in very good condition with only light wear to usual areas such as driver’s bolster
Features include burr walnut trim, and black wool carpeting, all in smart condition
Headlining is tight throughout, except for two corners either side of the rear window where it has come slightly loose
Numerous optional extras included and summarised below
Boot area is in good condition with only a very light stain to note to carpet
Car is fitted with full size spare wheel with Calisto alloy
Factory tool kit and jack equipment
We have no reports of faults with electrics, switchgear, dials or lighting
No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or advised by seller

Factory fitted features:

CD, DVD & TV with screens in the headrests
Electric rear and manual side blinds
Electric sunroof
Heated/cooled seats
Sat nav and phone connectivity

The Mechanics

AJV8 400bhp 4,196cc V8 supercharged engine
6spd automatic transmission with Jaguar J-Gate ‘manual’ mode
No reported running or driving issues
Regularly maintained as detailed above and in photos
Recent work to suspension as detailed above
No advisories on current MOT

The vendor says:

“The engine is almost silent at idle (steady 600 rpm), starts on the button and is free revving - it accelerates smoothly through the gears with no issues or jerks both in auto and manual mode. The suspension and ride are exactly as you would expect.”

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