Highlights

• Factory fitted from new in 1999 with £14,000 worth of Paramount Performance upgrades
• A rare and sensible mileage example of the rip-snorting supercharged XKR convertible
• Compete with a good history and an excellent condition for its age
• Reluctant sale from the vendor

The Appeal

 
The XKR was the high-performance derivative of the already popular XK8, Jaguar’s much anticipated XJS successor. The XKR joined the range in 1998, the year of this car, and upped the ante considerably over the standard XK8 by fitting an Eaton supercharger to the already muscular AJ-V8 engine. The supercharger itself boasted a 2.0L capacity and delivered a shade under 12Ibs of boost. This was enough to unleash a mighty 370bhp, sufficient for a 5 second 0-60 mph time and the ability to reach the limited 150 mph top speed soon afterwards.
 
This example doubles down on that already stunning specification courtesy of its Paramount Performance modifications. Paramount use their skills and experience to further enhance this already stunning XKR package. In this instance those modifications included bodywork enhancements, suspension and exhaust upgrades as well as a number of other additions.
 

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in May 1999
• Supplied new by Jaguar dealers Reg Vardy of Tyne & Wear
• Underwent over £14,000 worth of Paramount Performance modifications in 1999
• Lightly used and responsibly enjoyed by six previous keepers
• The current owner acquired the XKR in August 2023 to become the seventh
• Only around 600 further miles have been added since then
• The XKR has now covered around 72,000 miles to date
• Now only being sold due to a change of working circumstances
• A great archive of paperwork is included
• The current V5 in the name of the present keeper is on hand
• The car holds a valid MOT until June 2025 with no advisories
• Numerous earlier hard copy MOTs are also included 
• The car comes with the original Jaguar book pack
• This includes the all-important service book
• The service book contains 13 stamps from both Jaguar dealers and independents
• There is extensive paperwork included that documents the 1999 Paramount Performance work
• Numerous invoices are on hand detailing work undertaken 
• In the current ownership this includes a wheel refurbishment
• An aftermarket head unit was also replaced with the correct centre panel and gauges

 

The Condition

• The XKR presents in a great Antigua Blue colourway
• The paintwork presents beautifully with no imperfections noted or reported
• The bodywork is very good too
• The owner only notes some minor corrosion on the sill ends that may need future attention
• The Jaguar sits on a set 19-inch, five spoke Dynamics wheels 
• These were subject to a recent refurbishment and are, hence, very well presented
• The dark blue hood looks to be in excellent order and tightly fitting
• An oatmeal-coloured tonneau is present which matches the interior leather
• The interior is sumptuously appointed as you might expect
• Upholstery is courtesy of a light, oatmeal leather
• There is plenty of varnished wood veneer on display enhancing the luxurious air 
• The interior looks to be in very good original condition and presents very well throughout

 

The Mechanics

• This XKR is fitted with the Eaton Supercharged 4L AJ-V8 engine 
• Originally boasting nearly 370bhp and torque to match
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a 5-speed ZF automatic gearbox
• This example has benefitted from the fitment of Paramount Performance sports exhaust
• Given its service history and sympathetic ownership the car is reported to be in excellent mechanical condition
• The owner reports that it’s a “lovely drive with beautiful view over long bonnet”
• He also notes that the “Paramount Performance upgrade provides for a great engine noise”
• The underside appears to be dry and free of oil leaks
• Some previous welded repairs are noted but appear carried out to high standard

 

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