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Jaguar XJR 100 Auto Saloon (X308) 2001 500 Made - 1 Of 82 UK Cars Total Jag Dealer/Specialist History Fantastic Condition The XJR 100 To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Sir William Lyons’ birth, the Jaguar XJR 100 was introduced in 2001. Only 500 were built with 82 models being allocated for the UK market the rest of the car went around the world, mainly to the US. All of them in Anthracite metallic with charcoal leather upholstery and 5-speed automatic gearbox. This limited edition model was based on the XJR (X308) and featured the same supercharged 370 bhp 4.0 litre V8-motor (with Eaton Supercharger). This was the very last of the real XJ models. The cabin has Red stitching featured throughout the interior gives a sporty touch complemented by the leather-covered sports steering wheel and momo shift knob. The grey birds eye maple wood is a sports variant of the traditional wood featured in XJs. The heated and perforated sports seats are 12-way electric adjustable and feature three memory positions. The rear passengers can enjoy heated seats and the elongated centre console. Parking sensors, an Alpine audio system and DVD navigation complete the interior spec. On the outside the impressive 19-inch “Montreal” style wheels with Brembo brakes discretely underline the power of this XJR. Subtle 100-emblems are featured on both the inside and the outside. This is the ultimate expression of British luxury and discrete power in one of the most iconic car designs. History This XJR had its pre delivery inspection on 08.11.2001 by Marshall of Cambridge Jaguar and registered & delivered to a Dr Hooley the very next day 09.11.2001. It has had 3 owners in total, the Dr kept the car for 8 years until 2009 having it serviced by the renound specialist Jagutek up to 60106 miles. The 2nd owner continued to cherish it having the servicing done by another highly regarded Jaguar specialist Nene Jag specialist in Peterborough up to 92116 miles. He owned the car until late 2014, whereupon the 3rd owner from Essex bought the car and registered it under his business name and then into his own one year later, so the 3rd and 4th keeper are one and the same. The log book shows 3 previous keepers. The total mileage covered is now 104,000 and the miles have been extremely kind to it, the car has been loved. The original service book details 10 individual service stamps plus the Pdi. It has never been in an accident with a clean HPi record and the panel gaps are bang on and the paintwork is well preserved. Servicing Recent work in the last few years is detailed below. - Alloys Professionally refurbished & Diamond Cut ( As new) 2016 - New roof headlining 2016 - New Oil, filter, air filter, fuel filter & Spark plug change 2016 - New (not refurbished) rear cross member 2016 - New front load springs 2014 - Wheel bearing kit 2012 - New throttle body 2007 - All brake calipers refurbished & refinished Body The bodywork really is in fantastic condition for a car of this age and all the panels are ding and dent free, no scratches or disappointment and needless to say no rust on the arch lips or sills or where any of the panels meet. The interior is very straight with next to no wear. The woodwork is all perfect and everything works exactly as it should. The car has never been smoked in with the cigar lighter never been used. Other Information This is a real find and a customary search of the classifieds reveal no other 100 models for sale in the country, they rarely come up and will always carry a premium over the standard XJR model which in itself is now appreciating rapidly in value. Key Facts - Hpi clear with certificate - 3 genuine keys, 2 working remotes - Leather wallet & all handbooks - Full toolkit (jack, brace etc) - Spare wheel - Radio code - CD Changer - Sat nav disc - Fitted carpet mats £POA |
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