Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Platinum Silver metallic with Warm Charcoal black leather
- 56,000 documented miles
- Full Jaguar main dealer service history
- Well specified car with memory pack, cruise and Paris 19in alloys
- Long MOT to December 2025 with no advisories
- Very good example of these desirable GT convertibles
The Appeal
Here is a rarity: a one-keeper XK8 convertible that has covered only 56,000 miles in its 25 years. With these cars amongst the most popular of modern classics, this one is quite a find.
That sparing use by one person is carried through into the condition. Finished in attractive Platinum Silver metallic with Warm Charcoal black leather cabin, the car is highly preserved and presents well in all the usual areas you will want to check on these cars, such as arches, sills and floors.
The maintenance history tells a similarly fastidious story, showing regular servicing to 1,000 miles ago by Jaguar main dealers. The MOT provides independent verification, showing no advisories and running to December 2025.
The XK8 is the sort of modern classic that works equally as a daily, a touring car and a cherished classic. This is one of the best we’ve seen in a while.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th January 2000
- One registered keeper
- Acquired from Jaguar dealer H R Owen
- Original bill of sale and supplying dealer paperwork
- Odometer replaced at 10,000 miles in 2002 due to fault
- Mileage is therefore as shown plus around 10,000 miles
- Optioned with cruise control, memory pack, driver’s pack and upgraded alloys
- Factory handbooks and leather wallet in very good condition as shown
- Stamped service book with eight entries all by Jaguar main dealers
- Last serviced by Jaguar main dealer at 43,629 miles
- Jaguar-branded tonneau bag as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT to 11th December 2025 with no advisories
- 44,444 miles on last MOT and 44,606 miles showing in photos
- Mileage on MOTs to be adjusted as detailed above
The Condition
- Original and very well preserved car in Platinum Silver metallic
- Paintwork presents very well typical of a low mileage car
- There are some minor scuffs to bumpers and stone chips to front
- Bodywork in very good order across usual XK8 check areas of sills, arches and floors
- No obvious corrosion to these areas and no structural advisories on MOT
- Underside presents well in photos with no issues advised or on MOT
- Black folding fabric roof in very good condition with good colour and clear screen
- Supplied with factory tonneau with hood bag as shown
- Clear headlights and rear lights in good, undamaged condition
- Optional ‘Paris’ 19in five spoke, split-rim alloys in fair condition with some kerbing to note
- Fitted with Pirelli tyres all round showing some light sidewall damage and good tread
- Space saver spare wheel included plus warning triangle
- Warm Charcoal leather interior in very good condition with some light wear
- Driver’s seat is lightly created with some age but not unsightly
- Burr walnut veneers are well kept with no noticeable discolouration
- Well kept switchgear with no obvious scuffs or marks to note in photos
- Unmodified interior with Jaguar stereo system and various factory-fitted options
- These include cruise control, memory pack and driver’s pack
- Carpets through cabin and boot are very clean with no noticeable stains to boot area
- No warning lights visible on dashboard or advised by seller
- No reported faults with electrics, lights or switchgear
The Mechanics
- 3,996cc AJV8 290bhp Jaguar engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-Gate functionality
- Well maintained car with full Jaguar main dealer service history
- Serviced in 2020 less than 1,000 miles ago
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT
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