Highlights

Service history stamped at the official Jaguar workshop up to 112,000 km
Recent paint touch-up
Interior restoration including reupholstered steering wheel and headlining
Well-maintained with accompanying invoices included in the sale

The Appeal

If you're nostalgic for Jaguars of old, you'll love this XJ8. Much like a '60s MkII or E-Type, these X308 XJ combines those traditional Jaguar qualities of "grace, space and pace". In short, it's a proper old-school Jag, the likes of which are experiencing a resurgence in popularity now that the brand's travelling in a new direction.

This 1999 XJ8, originally sold in Spain and retaining its Navarra registration, offers a fantastic opportunity for fans of the marque. With a comprehensive main dealer service history up to 112,000 km and benefiting from recent maintenance work, this XJ presents has clearly been well looked after, ready to offer many more years of reliable, premium motoring. A recent paint touch-up and interior restoration ensure it presents very well for its age, and complete with an ITV, it's reportedly ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1999, originally sold in Spain
Retains original Navarra registration
Service history stamped at the official Jaguar workshop up to 112,000 km
Maintenance invoices included in the sale
Located in Madrid, Spain
207,193 km indicated

The Condition

Recent paint touch-up; the car now presents very well overall with minimal imperfections
The bodywork looks very straight, and the doors all appear to fit nicely
Underside said to be in very good condition with minimal superficial surface corrosion
Steering wheel reupholstered due to worn leather
Front seats restored to minimise typical leather cracks
Headlining replaced in its entirety

The Mechanics

3.2-litre V8 petrol engine
Five-speed automatic gearbox
Well-maintained with a history of servicing at an official Jaguar agency and a trusted workshop
We're assured that the car functions very well, with no known issues to report

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