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2003 Jaguar XJ8 V8 SE

Highlights

  • Only one previous keeper
  • Low odometer reading of only 63,358 miles
  • Valid MOT until November 2025
  • Recently serviced

The Appeal 

Perhaps the last traditional facade Jaguars ever built, the X350 was a handsome, straight-lined vehicle that perfectly balanced the old -  carrying over much of the X308's signature lines of low, gentle slopes - and the bang up-to-date, with a new aluminium unibody and a distinctly modern self-levelling adaptive air suspension. The resulting car didn't quite hit the zeitgeist that they were hoping for - but for a nostalgic enthusiast, the X350 is an easy sell. That perfect blend of the old and the new is bound to resonate with any Jaguar aficionado.

This fine example boasts a very low mileage, plenty of time on its MOT and only one former keeper. It's a very handsome car from top to bottom and will prove to be a very capable classic for the lucky new owner - a luxurious saloon that's sure to cosset driver and passenger in remarkable style.

The History and Paperwork 

  • First registered in December 2003
  • The DVLA records only 1 previous keeper
  • In current ownership since December 2023
  • Current MOT valid until November 2025
  • Serviced in May 2024
  • Recent suspension work undertaken in December 2024
  • Accompanied by original books and manuals in their leather wallet
  • Complete with some invoices and MOT certificates

The Condition 

  • Attractive Lawson lines in good order with no obvious dents or dings
  • Panel fits appear tight and correct
  • Some wear to the paintwork, particularly below the bumper and around the sills
  • Light signs of corrosion towards the sills and arches
  • Some scuffs and marks, commensurate with age
  • Glasswork and lenses appear free of fractures or cracks 
  • Car is sat on its original alloys
  • According to the MOT test, the car may soon require new tyres
  • Underside appears solid with light signs of corrosion 
  • Interior is very original with rich leather and walnut veneers
  • Some cracking to the leather, commensurate with age
  • No sign of any rips or tears
  • Wooden fascias appear in good order with no cracks or splits
  • All instruments are clear and legible
  • We understand everything to be working as it should
  • Some wear to the carpets, commensurate with age

The Mechanics 

  • Powered by a 4.2-Litre AJ34 V8 powerplant
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Engine bay in fair overall order with light signs of corrosion
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues
  • This is backed by the clear, recent MOT which only has advisories for the tyres
  • Ultimately this appears to be a solid, capable example


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Auction Details

  • Year2003
  • MakeJaguar
  • ModelXJ
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer62,538 Miles
  • Engine size4200cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownWalton on the Wolds
  • CountyLeicestershire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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