The original XK8 (or X100) was arguably Jaguar’s first real sports car since the E-Type, replacing the XJ-S, which was much more of a grand tourer.

Even then, the XK was as much a GT as it was a sporty number. But the model that replaced it in 2006 evolved into every inch a sports car, albeit one that retained a typically Jaguar-like opulence.

Debuting at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second generation of the XK (the X150) was styled by Jaguar's chief designer Ian Callum, its grille recalling the shape of that of the 1961 E-Type, to drive home the fact it was a full-blooded sports car.

The new model also featured a bonded and riveted aluminium chassis, shared with the XJ, and alloy body panels. Inside, wood was no longer standard as Jaguar targeted a younger demographic, while the cabin was simple and unfussy.  A new era of Jaguar for a new era of customer.

It was also an innovator – the first car in the world to feature under-bonnet airbags, which would automatically lift the bonnet up in the event of a pedestrian impact. A great way of getting around new pedestrian protection legislation without having to ruin the sleek and low styling.

The XK received a facelift in 2009, with minor alterations to front and rear lights and bumper designs, together with the introduction of a new 5.0-litre V8 for both the naturally aspirated XK and the supercharged XKR. The interior also received some changes, in particular the introduction of the XF style rotary gear selector mated to the new ZF automatic transmission.
 
This example is one such car – one of the last before the beefier and arguably less delicate F-Type arrived. It’s a 2013 XK Coupé from late in the production run, equipped with the 5.0-litre Jaguar Land Rover V8 engine.
 
It’s a beautiful example, presented in lovely overall order and with a complete service history right back to first registration. It’s a stunning car to behold, in good order with no known mechanical issues – a great and affordable way into owning one of the most stylish sports coupés ever made, at a fraction of the cost of an Aston Martin.

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