Replacing the predecessor X300 XJR saloon, a very successful model produced from 1994-1997, Jaguar decided that something was needed to rival the super-saloons produced by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Their answer to this was the X308. The X308 featured the new AJ-V8 engine, which came in either a 3.2, 4.0 litre or 4.0 litre supercharged, which would be the chosen model to challenge the German super-saloons.
The car we have here is that super-saloon competitor, the Daimler Super V8, with a 4.0 litre supercharged V8 and more luxury than you can imagine. The condition inside and out is excellent, and there are ten service stamps present, in keeping with the mileage covered. It is a hugely specced car. Being the long-wheelbase, the rear passengers get a lot more room and benefit from electric rear seats and picnic tables, ensuring life is as comfortable as possible whilst riding in the Daimler Super V8. nNDWSDEWakZE2bLvdVJMia9EwJ9qyS9zxhdZWmcu.jpg1.23 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
V5C is present
Registered on the 4th December 2001
Several invoices for parts and work carried out
Ten service stamps
The current MOT is valid until the 6th October 2023
Previous MOT was passed with no advisories
The vendor will be putting a fresh MOT on the Daimler at the time of the auction ending
Over £3,000 was recently spent bringing the car to the condition you see here
The last service was carried out approximately 2,800 miles ago
BT51 KFV is the current registration
The vendor will be including V400 LWB registration if the car reaches the reserve price
The leather interior of the Daimler Super V8 is in excellent condition
The electric seats are finished nicely with an embroidered Daimler logo on the headrests and show minimal signs of any wear
Picnic tables for the rear passengers
There is plenty of room in the rear, and the electric rear seats are also in excellent condition. The was a small mark noted on the driver's side seat squab.
Door cards match the seats and are free from any noticeable damage. The Burr walnut trim matches the dashboard and is in good condition
The dashboard matches the door cards perfectly and is free from any damage
Burr walnut fascia is excellent, with no signs of cracking to the lacquer
All of the instruments are working correctly with no warning lights present with the engine running
Odometer shows a reading of 83,155 miles
There is an aftermarket Trafficmaster Smartnav fitted, but this is untested and would probably need to be updated if possible
The switchgear is reported to be working correctly
Factory stereo is fitted with an Alpine speaker system
The centre console houses the original Jaguar Motorola in-car phone
The vendor has just replaced the headlining, so this is in superb condition
Rear window blinds are fitted as standard
The carpets throughout are excellent and have a set of fitted mats, which are also in good condition
Inside the boot is clean and tidy and there is a CD multi-changer mounted to the left
The spare wheel, tool kit and warning triangle are present
Quite possibly the ultimate super-saloon of its time. Yes, it is a limousine, which does make it a touch longer than a standard X308, but the level of comfort, equipment, fit and finish is second to none, and then comes the performance. It handles superbly, is capable of 0-60mph in a touch over 5 seconds, and the gearbox has a silky smooth change.
Costing over £80,000 when new in 2001, this is undoubtedly a value for money car when you sit back and look at what you get for your money.
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