Highlights
- One of only 200 final 4.2S model
- Attractive Copper Black metallic with cream leather
- 4.2S with sharper steering, lowered 10mm and firmer suspension
- Well maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Recent bodywork, electrical repairs and minor work totalling over £4,000
- MOT valid to November 2026
- The vehicle will be returned to it's original number plate: YB05UAM
The Appeal
Aside from some lightly facelifted aesthetics, this final XK8 may look much like an early X100, which is as it should be considering how good the original is. But, as model experts know, these final cars are fundamentally different. The AJ34 engine is a major improvement over the AJV8 and the 6spd auto gearbox is stronger too.
The special edition ‘4.2S’ here takes the improvements yet further. Built to celebrate mark the end of production, these cars got sharper steering, firmer and lowered suspension and a raft of bespoke trim. Just 200 were built in bespoke colours, including the Copper Black metallic of this car, and they are identifiable by the white badges and discreet ‘4.2S’ boot badge.
This low keeper car is a very usable, tidy example that has been looked after by main dealers and specialists to 94,500 miles. It is now on 98,000 miles. Recent work includes over £4,000 on paint repairs, electrics and minor jobs. The current MOT runs to November 2026.
The later X100 is as rewarding as any Jaguar in your garage will be, but also intensely usable. The 4.2S, if you can find one, is the one to have.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 28th June 2005
- Five registered keepers
- Service history as shown and detailed below
- Maintained by main dealers and specialists to 94,543 miles in September 2020
- Further maintenance work summarised below in 2025 and 2026 and shown in photos
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- MOT valid to 2nd November 2026 with advisory to note
- 97,913 miles on MOT test and 97,970 miles in photos
Service history (further details in photos):
- 09/20 - 94,543 miles - D A Roberts, Grindley Brook Garage
- 07/18 - 85,566 miles - as above
- 08/16 - 69,678 miles - as above
- 05/13 - 62,900 miles - as above
- 04/12 - 57,713 miles - Rybrook Jaguar
- 03/10 - 43,770 miles - as above
- 04/09 - 35,332 miles - as above
- 10/08 - 26,724 miles - as above
- 07/07 - 21,258 miles - Stratstone Jaguar
- 09/06 - 12,010 miles - Reg Vardy Jaguar
Recent maintenance:
- 02/26 - £724 - Sytner Jaguar - electrical repairs
- 11/25 - £355 - Impact Bodyshop - exhaust and wheel sensors
- 10/25 - £3,282 - Impact Bodyshop - front bumper repairs and paint
The Condition
- Factory standard 4.2S with correct upgrades and badging
- Copper Black metallic paintwork presents well with minor marks to note
- These include light scuffs and minor stone chips
- Recent paintwork to front of car including bumper detailed above and in photos
- Black folding fabric roof that appears to be in good working order
- Underside as shown with some surface flaking but no MOT structural advisories
- 20in ‘S’ specification multispoke alloys in fair condition with evident kerbing
- Quality Toyo Proxes tyres with some sidewall damage to note
- Cream leather interior with correct ‘S’ spec including carbon fibre trim
- Interior presents well with some wear to high traffic areas typical of mileage
- These include driver’s bolster, door card and footwell
- Fitted with aftermarket Pioneer bluetooth stereo
The Mechanics
- 4,196cc AJ34 300bhp V8 engine
- 6spd automatic gearbox with ‘Randle Handle’ J gate
- S spec car with lowered and stiffened suspension and quicker steering rack
- Well maintained by main dealers and independent garages as above
- Few miles since last service which was in 2020
- Recent electrical and other repairs detailed above
- Advisory to note on MOT
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