The Jaguar XK8 epitomises the phrase “a lot of car for the money”. It's a car that cost north of £40k when new but can now be had for a fraction of that, which is incredibly tempting. The Jaguar XK8 is a beautiful car, one that you will always look back at as you walk away, and it’s fast becoming a recognised modern classic, so isn't it about time you got in on the action? That question is rhetorical by the way.
Beautiful, fast and comfortable it still cuts a dash today and can mix it in high society with the best of them. It’s the kind of modern classic you can use every day, then take to a show at the weekend. It’s modern, but still with a classic charm that commands plenty of respect. There are plenty of specialists out there to help keep yours in tip top condition and parts are, generally, readily available.
This particular 2001 coupé, in its classically elegant and understated colourway, is in excellent condition throughout and comes with full main dealer service history and a huge folder of supporting invoices. With just 85K miles on the clock too it's an impressive example of the marque that is still very much in its prime.
Clearly cherished and fastidiously maintained the vendor describes the car as driving as good as it looks, and as we're sure you'll agree, it really does look pretty darn good. A true performance bargain.image.png6.61 MB
The History and Paperwork
2001 model year
V5C present and correct
First registered 11/01/2001
Original service manual with regular main dealer and regarded independents. service stamps up to 85,219 miles
Work carried out by current owner: £800 gearbox service and new valve block, minor and major service with plugs, new battery, new front brake calipers and pads front and rear, upper ball joints and both outer driveshaft joints
The vendor states that the engine is excellent and the gearbox runs a treat
No mechanical issues to report but the vendor informs us that on the day of photography the ABS warning light came on but appears to be an intermittent fault and the car drives fine
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