Highlights
- Low mileage late model XKR with plethora of factory options
- Full service history by Jaguar main dealers and independent specialists
- Nicely presented in Ebony with Charcoal leather interior
- Very capable and rewarding summer convertible
The Appeal
The X100 XK was a clever update of the E Type that fully delivered as a modern, capable GT car. The arrival of first the XKR supercharged model and then the upgraded 4.2litre V8 engine gave lovers of relaxing, rewarding cars even more reasons to pick this handsome motor.
This discreetly specified XKR has the larger, later engine and its first owner clearly indulged the factory options list. With full service history and low mileage it certainly stands out for anyone considering these fine drop top cars.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 12th August 2003
- 3 keys
- Fitted with the AJ34S 4.2litre engine available from 2002 with 400bhp
- MOT to 3rd January 2024 with no advisories
- Full service history with 13 stamps:
- 5 main dealer stamps
- 8 independent Jaguar specialist stamps
- Most recently serviced at 66,866 miles in December 2021
- History file includes some old invoices dating back to 2007
- Suspension work undertaken in March 2020 including new bushes
- Full set of factory handbooks and manuals with embossed holder in very good condition
- Equipped with many factory options including:
- 20in alloy wheels
- Adaptive CATS damping
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Heated screen
- Satnav
- Premium sound system
- R-leather steering wheel
- Rear spoiler
- Red brake calipers
- Reverse parking control
- Aluminium door handles, gearshift, instruments and pedals
- Super Sports suspension
- First owner believed to be Darren Clarke, the pro golfer
- Subsequently owned by the CEO of Ben Sherman
The Interior
- Nicely specified interior with Charcoal leather and maple wood veneers in very good condition
- Exquisitely designed dashboard said to be influenced by the shape of a Spitfire wing
- Distinctly Jaguar interior that offers high levels of luxury and comfort
- X100s were built in the old wartime Spitfire factory
- High specified including:
- Premium Alpine sound system with boot-mounted multi-changer
- Aluminium pedals
- Aluminium trim to the gear selector and dials
- Electric heated front seats
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Trip computer and navigation
- Optional maple wood veneers
- Electric heated front seats
- Leather in very good condition, just some very light creases to the front seats to note
- R-Leather steering wheel in great condition with only light sheen of use visible
- Carpets in good, unmarked condition
- Rear seats appear unused
- there is a split in the rubber surround of the folding roof on the passenger side but it doesn't affect the functionality of the roof
- Boot area in very good condition and retaining its cargo net
- Space saver spare wheel and warning triangle in boot
The Exterior
- Discreet and subtle Ebony metallic paintwork cleverly disguises the supercharged intent of this car
- R specification cleverly virtually indistinguishable from standard cars except for badging and bonnet vents
- Optional red brake calipers neatly contrast with the svelte black bodywork
- Optional 20inch BBS split rim 5 spoke alloy wheels in good condition
- Alloy wheels are perfect except for a tiny barely visible mark on the offside rear rim
- Some minor marks typical of the age and mileage of the car but nothing unsightly or immediately visible
- Roof fabric in good condition with protective tonneau when lowered
- Lights in good condition with clear lenses, with optional Bi-Xenon on the fron
The Mechanics
- Revised post-2002 4.2litre AJ34S supercharged version of Jaguar’s super-smooth V8 engine
- Delivers 400bhp and 0-60mph in 5secs
- Later 6spd ZF automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-gate semi-automatic shift options
- Equipped with optional Super Sport suspension
- Suspension bushes overhauled in 2020
- Full service history, most recently serviced in December 2021 with few miles since
Summary
Relaxing yet sporting GT cars have always been Jaguar’s forte. The smooth, handsomely proportioned X100 XK gave customers a cosseting driving experience that could surely only come from the Coventry firm.
This nicely specified, low mileage XKR has a devilish supercharged motor at its heart. Those nice factory options and the full service history certainly make this discreet drop top road rocket stand out.
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