Highlights
- Very early R Coupé in classic Italian Racing Red
- Low mileage of 33,806 miles
- Recent service in 2025 at 32,400 miles
- 542bhp 5L V8 coupe with 8spd automatic
- MOT valid to April 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The X152 F-Type coupe followed one year after the convertible, and it clearly had one objective - to knock the reigning 911 of its long-established perch. E-Type-esque profile, Rear Wheel Drive entertainment and a grunty supercharged 5L V8 542bhp mill beneath the sculptural bonnet all took the fight firmly to Porsche’s front door.
First registered in October 2013, this F-Type R is a very early car that predates the ‘official’ arrival of the car in early 2014. With just 33,806 miles on the odometer, its smart Italian Racing Red paintwork, five-spoke alloys, and two-tone red and black interior are all in very good order. A quick check of the online service history supports the mileage and shows a recent service in July 2025 at 32,400 miles.
With Jaguar heading in an all-electric direction, this car is the first of the last of a certain type of big-engined Coventry Cat. The MOT runs to April 2027 with no advisories, so it is ready to enjoy.
Key Information
- Mileage: 33,806 miles indicated
- Country of origin: UK
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10th April 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 5L AJ133 542bhp supercharged V8, 8spd ZF automatic
- Paperwork: 2026 bill of sale, handbooks, 2 key fobs, V5C
- Registration: private plate H1LAR is not included in sale
Service history (further details in photos):
- 07/25 - 32,400 miles - P&C Smith
- 08/17 - 23,954 miles - H A Fox
- 04/16 - 17,160 miles - Guy Salmon Jaguar
- 05/15 - 12,129 miles - Paragon Automotive
- 04/15 - 12,021 miles - (Including a/c recharge)
The Detail
- SVA/IVA certification in 2015 as shown in V5
- First registered 15th October 2013
- Well-kept Italian Racing Red metallic paintwork in good overall condition
- Factory split-spoke five-spoke alloys showing light marks
- Quality Pirelli tyres fitted all round
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Two-tone R-spec interior in red and black with red stitching
- Carbon trim to console as shown
- Well-kept interior with some light marks to switchgear and trim as shown
- Features high specification, including electric seats with memory
- No advisories on MOT
- Serviced in July 2025, less than 1,500 miles ago
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