HIGHLIGHTS

Ultra-rare special edition X-Type
One of 401 made and 154 in Ultra Violet, and one of 96 2.5 automatics
Original Indianapolis brochure and press kit included
Unique Indianapolis dash, wheels and Xenon headlamps

THE APPEAL

Limited run factory special editions have long been a theme with Jaguar and are often sought-after by collectors of the marque as a result – but the first and only special edition variant of the baby X-Type is one of the rarest and most appealing of the lot.

Introduced in 2001, the Jaguar ‘X400’ was the company’s most important new car in a generation. Built to compete in the burgeoning compact executive market, the new ‘X-Type’ would go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but with an added dose of ‘Jaguarness’ thrown into the mix. It was a terrific car to drive, with a choice of 2.5 and 3.0-litre petrol engines at launch and permanent four-wheel-drive giving it incredible handling and performance.

The ‘Indianapolis’ was the only official UK special edition of the pre-facelift X-Type and was revealed at the 2002 British International Motor Show in Birmingham, with a plan to make 500 of them to match the name of the famous American race. In the event, though, only 401 were made, all right-hand-drive, and sold in the UK or Australia. This is one of just a handful known to survive by the X-Type Register and is one of only 156 finished in Ultra Violet – an all-new colour that was initially only available on the model. It’s also one of only 76 2.5-litre models with automatic transmission.

The model was based on the 2.5 or 3.0-litre Sport models and came with unique 18-inch BBS split-rim alloy wheels and a bespoke dashboard, the colour and pattern of which was said to emulate the yard of bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and which was only ever fitted to the model. Half-leather, half-Alcantara sports seats, a leather-rimmed sports steering wheel and Alcantara door inserts completed the package.

Early X-Types are at the point now where the best examples are starting to attract attention – and this one is most certainly among those – as well as one of the rarest. One to preserve and cherish, as soon there’ll be barely any X-Types left, let alone any examples of the already scarce Indianapolis variant.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

UK V5C
MOT valid until March 2025
One of 401 Indianapolis models made, 156 in Ultra Violet and 76 2.5-litre autos
Jaguar books and manuals
Supplied new by HA Fox of Guildford
Original service book with early history
Recent invoices totalling over £1,000 for new coil packs, plugs, radiator and brake pipes
Original British Motor Show ‘X-Type’ Indianapolis press kit
Bespoke Indianapolis brochure with covers in replica Alcantara material to match the seat facings
A genuine and rare addition to any Jaguar collection

THE CONDITION

Gorgeous Ultra Violet paintwork
Model-specific 18-inch BBS Indiana split-rim alloy wheels
Wholly original and in very smart overall condition
Correct ‘Indianapolis’ boot lid badge
All badges and exterior trim in excellent condition
Bi-xenon headlamps and front fog lamps
Twin sports exhaust pipes
Boot spoiler
Wheels are in fair condition but with some deterioration to alloy surfaces
Car has had a partial underside restoration in current ownership including repair sections to both sills to address previous MOT advisories
Minor marks and scuffs commensurate with age and mileage but nothing of any major note (see images)
Touched-up paint repairs to stone chips
One small rust bubble on rear edge of bonnet
Lacquer peel to driver’s side door mirror cap
Paint flake on headlamp washer covers
Flint and Warm Charcoal leather and Alcantara sports seats
Excellent overall condition with no tears or damage, but some wear to driver’s side lower seat bolster and some pilling to driver’s seat facing
Headlining has dropped slightly at sides
Unique ‘Indianapolis’ dash veneers
Excellent condition dash and door cards
Minor wear to driver’s footwell carpet
Original CD head unit
Air conditioning blows ice cool
Electrically adjustable seats
Electric mirrors and windows all-round
Stitched leather interior door pulls
Good, clean luggage area with original tools and space-saver spare wheel

THE MECHANICS

2,496cc V6
194bhp
Five-speed automatic transmission
Four-wheel-drive
Very clean under-bonnet presentation with fresh fluids
Drives superbly with no evident faults or issues with the engine, gearbox, transfer box, brakes, suspension or steering
Recent new radiator, coil packs, spark plugs and rear brake hoses
Mileage may increase by a small amount as vendor is using the car occasionally

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