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How about this for a modern supercar with super low mileage for less money than an MGB! This is a 2001 Jaguar XKR Convertible, finished in Platinum Silver with Ivory Leather Interior, she has covered only 58k Miles from new, has just had a comprehensive £1, 200 service and is ready for a bargain price!
The late 1980’s was a turbulent time for Jaguar. The company had endured the collapse of its BL parent, privatisation, and finally the arrival new owners in the shape of Ford in 1989. Throughout this period of upheaval, the company were simultaneously wrestling with the wayward and rudderless XJ41 and 42 project – Jaguar’s attempt at replacing the long-serving and, belatedly, much improved XJS. Ford still recognised the urgent need to replace the aging XJS, however, but had the foresight to scrap the meandering XJ41/ 42 project and so design work started afresh in late 1991. Ford’s experience and strict oversight, combined with a heavy reliance on components from the XJS, meant the XK8 was announced in March 1996, a huge achievement for an all-new sporting flagship.
Launched in Coupe and Convertible iterations the XK8 was well received from the start. The family resemblance to the E Type was almost universally welcomed and the fitment of the all new 4L, 32 valve AJ-V8 engine represented a statement of real intent by Jaguar. That intent was underscored emphatically in 1998 with the arrival of the XKR. This high-performance derivative aimed to maximise the latent potential of the XK8’s highly accomplished chassis. An Eaton supercharger was fitted to the AJ-V8 engine, itself boasting a 2-litre capacity and delivering a shade under 12 Ibs of boost pressure. This upped the power output to a heady 370 bhp. The arrival of the XK8 marked the emergence of Jaguar’s first new sports car for 21 years. The development of the XKR, however, marked the arrival of significantly the fastest mainstream Jaguar ever.
Our car drives like a new one, the interior is very nice indeed, although with a tear on the drivers seat base, and the paintwork is great. The Car has all the usual XKR Options in addition to Sat Nav and is a beautiful place to sit. The car has MOT History going back to 2006 to verify the low mileage and the car comes with its book pack but unfortunately the service book has been lost along the way. We have just spent £1, 200 on a full service and MOT including O2 sensors to reassure the next owner, so this is a car you just drive away and use! The colours are beautiful and rare and set the car off nicely. The wheels are the optional Detroit BBS Alloys fitted to the last of the line cars and look fantastic. The fact this is the faster XKR is the icing on the cake. So a low mileage XKR just serviced and MOT'd and available for a really cheap price! Be quick!
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