Highlights
- Less than 24,000 miles documented from new
- Two registered keepers
- Desirable factory upgrades including wheels and brakes
- Classically finished in Racing Green over Dove leather
- Long MOT to November 2024 with no advisories
- Great supercharged convertible ready for summer
The Appeal
Bolting a big Eaton supercharger to its new AJ8 engine turned the super smooth XK8 into an equally smooth but somewhat more fire-breathing sports GT.
The 400bhp XKR evoked the deliciously quick post-war XKs and today offers buyers something quite different from contemporary German metal. These are luxurious and comfortable convertibles that are as at home on a long-distance road trip as they are at a classic car show.
This 2003 XKR will be a treat for enthusiasts. It is an exceptionally low mileage car - less than 24,000 miles - with just two keepers. Finished in smart Racing Green metallic, it is fitted with the upgraded 4.2litre version of that silky V8 and some appealing factory options. These include navigation, heated screen, BBS split-rim alloys and cross-drilled brake discs.
A thick history file - virtually all by main Jaguar dealers - and a long, advisory-free MOT to November 2024 further underline the sense of a carefully curated car.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th September 2003
- Two registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car on 23rd May 2016
- Original factory handbooks set with pair of wallets, all well kept
- Appears to have been primarily serviced by main dealers throughout its life
- Extensive range of invoices from Jaguar main dealers
- To be sold with registration E10 JRR
- Vehicle MOT and other history can be traced using previous registration E10JRR
- Repairs in September 2022 by Hendy Jaguar covering roof and rear view mirror
- Original sales invoice showing £64,726.97 purchase price and range of fitted options
- MOT to 22nd November 2024 with no advisories and 23,093 showing on test
- Good MOT history with few advisories from first MOT test
Factory fitted options:
- Satellite navigation
- Heated windscreen
- BBS 2 piece alloy wheels
- Cross drilled brake discs
The Condition
- Classically finished in Racing Green metallic with Dove grey leather interior
- Appealing factory fitted options noted above
- Well kept car showing few signs of age typical of its low mileage
- There are some minor stone chips visible up close in photographs
- Bolted two-piece 20in BBS alloy wheels in good order with Pirelli tyres
- Two of the wheels are slightly damaged but there are replacement wheel trims available
- Red brake calipers neatly contrast with the paintwork
- Straight bodywork and panels with no visible corrosion
- Good underside with no structural advisories on recent MOT
- High specification Dove interior with later factory-fitted sports seats with separate headrests
- Dark Birdseye Maple veneers in good order with light grey finish
- Black fabric roof in good order with Dove tonneau and clear rear glass screen
- Wood and leather steering wheel
- Parking sensors
- Space saver steel wheel
- Electric aerial is currently not working
The Mechanics
- 4,196cc AJ8 V8 Jaguar engine with Eaton supercharger delivering 400bhp
- Later improved 6spd automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-Gate sequential shift options
- Full service history primarily by Jaguar main dealers
- Maintenance records and MOT history verifies the low mileage
- We have no reported running or driving issues to report
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