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1997 JAGUAR XK8 4.0 COUPE GENUINE 39000 MILES Full Jaguar/Specialist History/ 13 Stamps Upgraded Steel Timing Chain Tensioner/Guides One Of The Nicest XKs Of Its Era The XK Jaguar can do no wrong, the fastest selling sports car in Jaguars history, eclipsing luminaries like the XK120 and the E-Type. The XK8 is beautiful & fast. Big cats flow like dark liquid in moonlight, and so do the lines of an XK8. You can buy other luxury touring coupes with similar performance, but you won't find another that looks anything like this and that, really, is the point of any Jaguar. If you are charmed by its looks, then there is no alternative. Whether it be for touring or just wafting along country lanes, very little comes close to the majestic ease that this car offers. Without a doubt this is the cleanest straightest vehicle of its kind I have owned in a long time. The 18 inch genuine Jaguar XK upgrade rims suit the model so well with all tyres in excellent condition. This car has been owned & driven by genuine enthusiast keepers. No Nikasil issue, no issues with the gearbox or the diff, it has been updated with the alloys chain and tensioner (with receipt) alongside a new water pump - to save the inevitable questions. The most recent owner was a Jaguar club member and took his car to Jaguar shows and has ensured it drives perfctly only trading it into us for another Jaguar with 4 doors as his grandchildren were growing and the Xk was no longer practical. Optional Jaguar Factory Spec * Carnival Red Metallic * Rear Park control * Jaguar 18" Silver Flute alloy wheels * Wood & Leather steering wheel * Wooden gear knob * Kenwood Bluetooth stereo * Jaguar 6 disc CD changer * Uprated exhaust (very quiet emits a distant rumble) Service & Maintenance - Current Miles - 39400 The service contains no less than 13 service stamps despite the very low warranted mileage, this sits in the Tan leather owners wallet alongside the drivers handbook with some service receipts and an MOT history that is free from any advisories over the years. The current MOT test expires 7th April 2019. The model is noted from experiencing chain rattle due to plastic tensioners being used in the engineering process that tend to break up over time and cause chain rattle. As a precaution an updated alloy timing chain & tensioner kit was fitted in 2016 which included includes latest generation timing chains, alloy tensioners & guide rails, new installation gaskets & seals tensioner, this work completed by a well respected Jaguar specialist in Glasgow, no more worries. The water pump was changed at this time also and aside these well documented issues very little can go wrong with these V8s. New front tyres have just been fitted and balanced. The coachwork is in fine order, it has a deep wet look and the preparation work was an utter joy, the paintwork is in an excellent state of preservation thanks to regularly being treated to Zymol & Meguiars product conditioning, I had very little to do to this car other than wash & high definition glaze. Moving aboard the condition is excellent in every direction, as you can judge from the many pictures. All in perfect working order, every switch and feature. No rust anywhere in any of the reputed areas with the rear arches being in excellent order as this is an area on XKs that can suffer. Standard Specification * Ivory Leather * Electric seats * ABS * Auto dim Mirror * Electrical steering column/wheel * Auto Headlights * Rain Sensing Wipers * Climate Control * Driver & Passenger Airbags * Electric Windows * Fog Lights * Window tints * Lumbar support * Immobilizer * Power Assisted Steering * Remote locking * Chrome kick plates * Traction Control * Oil pressure gauge * Voltmeter * Driver information system The engine is superb, 0-60 in 6.5 secs and onto 155 mph. Demonstrates perfect power to weight ration with superb balance landing it firmly on its feet. The 4.0-liter V8 produces 290 bhp, coupled to a seamless five-speed automatic transmission. Driving the XK along twisty roads is wonderful. The steering is very precise and provides good feel at speed. At the same time, the steering remains light to the touch at low speeds, making driving around town and in parking lots a bit easier. Handling is firm without being too harsh. Classic car ownership is booming, this model has now bottomed out in my opinion in price, there are early cars such as this with high mileages trading at 3 to 5k, these cars are not in the same league as this and many of them will never be proper again, mint examples are to be cherished and will begin to rise in value. We need only to take a glance at the values of the model predecessor's, the E type success is well documented, the XJS is now gaining values rapidly, and it is always the early launch models that rise first, pre 82 XJS models have literally doubled in value in the last 2 years with all models holding strong. This is not just a nice car, its the very best available of this model year. Jaguar's XK makes a statement when it rolls onto the scene, considering when the slopes and angles were penned, like the E type it was many years ahead of its time. It remains one of the prettiest cars on the road and driving it is a hugely satisfying experience, though arriving is its trump card. The addition of a cherished number would enhance the vehicle further as it has an ageless look. Summary Of Information * UK delivery available at competetive rates * Low warranted miles * Full V5 * Mot April 7th 2019 with no advisories with the last 4 mots * Jaguar leather wallet * Full service history * Owners manual * Space saver spare wheel * Chrome tail pipes * Immaculate engine bay & load area * 22.9 mpg combined 28 mpg + in highway conditions * £280 annual road tax £8,999 |
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