Highlights

In the same family ownership for approximately 21 years
Believed to be entirely original with no modifications
Garage-stored
MOT valid until August 2027

The Appeal

The Jaguar XK8 Convertible marked a new chapter for Jaguar's grand touring lineage when it arrived in 1996, replacing the legendary XJS with a sleek, modern design penned by Geoff Lawson. Powered by Jaguar's then-new AJ-V8 engine, the XK8 combined effortless cruising with open-top elegance, and early examples are now increasingly appreciated as modern classics.

This particular XK8 Convertible has been kept in the same family since August 2005, with the current registered keeper acquiring it from their late father in January 2025. Maintained in recent years by the Jaguar specialist Jagman, the vendor describes it as being in very good condition, and it has been driven sparingly in recent months.

Key Information

Mileage: 115,779 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until August 2027
Technical specs: naturally aspirated 4.0-litre AJ-V8 engine producing 290 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed ZF automatic transmission
Paperwork: V5C, MOT certificates and some invoices supplied
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The Detail

British Racing Green with 18-inch alloy wheels; one wheel but cover missing from the front-right
Cream leather interior with elegant wood inlays
Cruise control, automatic air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, Harman/Kardon audio
Partial toolkit supplied
Convertible roof hoses changed in July 2014 by Jagman
Engine oil and oil cooler pipe replaced in December 2023 by Jagman
Engine oil and filter replaced in November 2023 by Jagman
Engine oil, oil filter and ABS module replaced in April 2021 by Jagman; ABS module replaced with a used item
Engine oil and filter replaced in March 2020 by Jagman
Engine oil, filter and nearside airbag replaced in March 2019 by Jagman; airbag replaced with a used item
Jagman replaced the engine oil and filter in February 2018
Now being sold as part of an estate
The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition
Low recent mileage due to the owner's ill health
Four current MOT advisories: underbody and suspension covered in sealer, front floors and front of sills corroded, minor oil leak, all brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
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