Description
The Gold Cup 2024 Classics Auction
Sun, 28th July 2024 12:00
1998 Jaguar XJR
Registration - S247 ABV
Chassis No. - SAJJPALF3CR849632
M. O. T. - February 2025
Odometer - 78, 000
This high-performance 1998 Jaguar XJR is finished in the desirable black body colour with a rich ivory leather interior setting it off perfectly. The odometer reads 78, 000 miles and this UK-registered Jaguar has an MOT that expires in February 2025. The vendor reports ‘S247ABV’ has a full service history, that includes a remarkable 19 stamps in the Jaguar service book. An extensive history file full of invoices and receipts adds further to the car’s provenance, and it also still has the original owner’s manual, related books and handover VHS video. It comes complete with two keys, and the original tool kit that’s never been used. The vendor says the supercharged V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork and interior are all in excellent condition. Overall, it is a desirable example of a bona fide 155mph performance saloon.
The fabled X308-generation Jaguar XJ8 was introduced in 1997 as the third and final iteration of the 1986 Jaguar XJ40 architecture. While it was visually similar ot the previous X300 generation, it gained new Jaguar independent rear suspension and, most notably, a home-grown new AJ-V8 engine, replacing the previous in-line six-cylinder engines. In the XJR, this the 4. 0-litre engine gained a supercharger, delivering a thrilling 370bhp for electrifying performance. It also received a brand new interior, similar to that of the new Jaguar XK8 GT car. Contemporary reviewers almost universally agreed that Jaguar had produced a world-class luxury saloon, and it went on to be a well-loved and popular range of cars right up until it was succeeded by the aluminium-bodied X350 Jaguar XJ in 2002.
In summary:
· Desirable supercharged Jaguar XJR
· Comes with extensive service history including 19 stamps in the service book
· Desirable combination of black exterior and ivory leather interior
This car has been entered into Hampson Auctions’ The Gold Cup classic and performance car auction, which will be held at Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley on Sunday 28th July 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Oulton Park from 9am – 7pm on Friday 26th July and from 9am – 7pm on Saturday 27th July, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 28th July, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Following on from the auction this Lot is still available through Hampson auctions, for further information please contact us.
£6000 - £8000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
