Highlights
- 3.5-litre AJV8 engine
- Recently serviced with new brake pads, track rods and an oil change
- Handsome British Racing Green paint in very good overall condition
The Appeal
Featuring the dynamically impressive 3.5-litre, V8 engine, the aluminium bodied XJ350 was Jaguar's first new saloon platform since 1986.
This 2003 example is very well presented and is finished in the attractive combination of British Racing Green with a cream interior. The vendor informs us that it is in excellent mechanical shape and drives really well. If you’re after an example of one of Jaguar’s great saloons, then this would be a fine car to add to your driveway.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- MOT valid until December 2022
- Has been given a pre-MOT check recently
- Serviced by Zebedee’s in Calne, Wiltshire
- Original owner’s manual and document wallet
- Desirable cherished registration
The Interior
- Cream leather presents well with little wear or damage
- There are a few marks here and there, but generally the leather has survived exceedingly well
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- The back seats look to have been used very little
- Walnut veneers appear free from cracking or delamination so far
- Some wear evident on the steering wheel
- Wooden gear lever is in fine shape
- Carpets are quite serviceable and are protected by black overmats
- The headlining is clean and mostly well supported
- The switchgear looks to be in excellent condition
The Exterior
- British Racing Green
- Straight bodywork with good panel fit and shut lines
- Some small finish defects in places such as around the driver’s door handle and side repeater
- The vendor points out a small sunspot on the roof and a little bubbling on one of the pillars
- There are a few small abrasions around the car but it is generally smart for its age
- Some corrosion evident on the subframes
- The alloy wheels bear a few scuffs but are in good shape overall
- Good brightwork all round
- New wipers
- Bonnet soundproofing
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre V8
- Recently serviced and pre-MOT checked
- New brake pads all round
- New rear track rods
- Oil and filters have been changed
- Starts, runs and drives well
- Changes gear and stops as it should
Summary
Presented in very good condition overall, this is a smart example of the effortlessly stylish, dynamically impressive and luxurious XJ8. In our opinion, it is sure to be a future classic.
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