Lot Ended
Description
Showing 69,929; 3,996cc V8
engine and paired with the automatic
transmission
First registered in 1998, this
Jaguar XK8 Coupé is finished in an attractive shade of metallic red, a colour
that suits the elegant Ian Callum-designed lines
particularly well, coupled with a light tan interior. Powered by the smooth
3,996cc V8 engine and paired with the automatic transmission, it represents the
first of the modern-era Jaguars to
blend traditional grand-touring comfort
with contemporary performance.
The V5C records only four
previous keepers, the current custodian having owned the car for just over eight
years, suggesting a car that has enjoyed relatively stable
long-term ownership. The
odometer currently shows 69,929 miles, a modest figure for a
26-year-old
GT.
On arrival to site the car has been starting and driving for the
purposes of photography and video, although the dashboard is displaying an ABS /
stability control warning, and the manual override button must be pressed when
selecting Drive. Prospective buyers should therefore assume that some attention
to these systems will be required before returning the car to full road
use.
Presented here as a desirable
early XK8 Coupé in a striking colour combination, it offers an appealing entry
into modern-classic Jaguar
ownership, combining refinement, performance and elegant styling at accessible
levels. Inspection is encouraged to satisfy oneself as to its condition and any
remedial work required.
Contact: david.tassell@brightwells.com