HIGHLIGHTS
- Stunning 4.2-litre XKR
- Only 76k miles from new
- Substantial service history
- Immaculately presented
THE APPEAL
The XKR is the ultimate derivative of the original Jaguar XK8 sports car, with incredible performance, a shrieking supercharger, gorgeous looks and a wonderfully balanced chassis.
Launched in 1996, the model was revised in 2002 with the original 4.0-litre V8 increased in size to 4.2-litres and the power upped from 370bhp to 400bhp.
This example is one such car and it’s an absolute stunner – a genuine low mileage car in rare and desirable Ebony Black, with a very rare Magnolia interior with walnut veneers, rather than the dark maple or carbon-effect finish often found in ‘R’-badged models. It also comes with smart Montreal 20-inch alloy wheels, as found on the XKR 100 centenary models. It’s a hugely desirable example of a superb British sports car.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Fully stamped service book
- Jaguar book pack and wallet
- Two sets of keys
- UK V5
- MOT February 2023
- Registered new in October 2002, this must be one of the first XKRs with the 4.2-litre engine
- Formerly owned by Alliance & General Leasing, believed to be the Director’s car back in 2003.
- Supplied by Grange Jaguar, Exeter, in 2002
- Changed hands to Alliance & General Leasing by Jaguar Grange of Exeter
- Serviced by Jaguar on 20/10/03 at 4,027
- Serviced by Jaguar on 20/10/04 at 15,150
- Serviced by Jaguar on 22/9/05 at 21,978
- Serviced by Jaguar on 12/9/06 at 32,277
- Serviced by Jaguar on 20/9/07 at 40,989
- Serviced by Jaguar on 4/9/12 at 50,193
- Serviced by Jaguar on 13/8/13 at 54,978
- Road Badge supplied and fitted by Jaguar 26/9/14 at a cost of £75.84
- Full service carried out by independent on 14/10/14 at 58,548 - cost of £180
- Various Works carried out by Jaguar on 20/3/15 at 63, 482 costing £685.49
- Supplied and fitted door latch at Jaguar on 28/7/15 at cost £308.18
- Serviced by Jaguar on 23/10/15 at 65,937 at a cost of £249
- Visual Health Check Carried out by Jaguar at 23/10/15 at 65,937
- Serviced by Jaguar on 11/10/16 at 68,728
- Full service carried out by independent garage on 01/5/19 at 72,522 (this included ABS sensor and steering rack gaiter, full set of plugs and oil) totalling £569.67
- Washer pump and other parts replaced at 19/5/20 at 73,801 at cost of £178.45
- O2 Sensor replaced at 30/3/21 at 74,542 at cost of £269.92
- Four New Pirelli P Zero 20-inch tyres fitted 10/10/21 at cost of £960
- Recent new MOT showing no advisories, similar to all its previous MOTs
- Full service carried out by independent at 72,522 with separate invoice
THE INTERIOR
- Unusual Magnolia leather
- Walnut inserts
- Integrated sat nav
- Excellent leather seat facings
- Rear seat appears unused
- Very good door cards
- Optional part-wood steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Factory mats
- Cruise control
- Climate control
- Heated seats
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Spotless luggage area
- CD changer and sat nav
- Integrated Jaguar-Motorola car phone
- Original tools and spacesaver spare wheel
- Pinned-up roof lining
The condition of the interior is what really sets the car apart. It all looks immaculate, and this is clearly a car that has been carefully looked after throughout its life. The carpets have been protected by overmats, and are as clean and tidy as the rest of the interior, as are both door panels. The radio and satnav both work, as do the electric windows. The centre console contains a time-warp built-in phone, which seems to work but needs a SIM card.
THE EXTERIOR
- Ebony black
- 20-inch “Montreal” alloys
- Appears very good underneath
- Panels are all straight and dent-free and there are no rust bubbles in any vulnerable areas
- Rear arches and trailing edges of the sills are in good order
- All four wheels are in excellent condition, and have recently been fitted with new Pirelli P-Zero tyres all round.
THE MECHANICS
- Supercharged 4.2-litre V8
- Five-speed auto transmission
- Amazing 400bhp performance
- Recent service, plugs, oil change
- Recent steering rack gaiter and washer pump
- Drives superbly with no known or apparent faults
The car starts on first turn of the key, and runs smoothly on tick-over. Gear Changes from the auto gearbox are quick and quiet, with no untoward noises. The car steers quickly and accurately, and the brakes bring it to a halt on a sixpence (it’s recently had new brake discs and branded XKR callipers, at considerable expense).
The XKR is a particular favourite of ours. Fantastic for touring, a great luxury powerful and comfortable car with classic styling.
The XKR is a particular favourite of ours. Fantastic for touring, a great luxury powerful and comfortable car with classic styling.
SUMMARY
This is a genuine, very tidy and low mileage example of a 4.2-litre XKR and is in lovely order inside and out. Add in the scintillating performance on offer, the rare interior colour scheme and the terrific combination of comfort and performance and you have one of the best modern classic grand tourers that money can buy. It’s a lovely thing, and in great condition throughout.
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