2004 Jaguar XJR

We know the vendor of this car very well.

He has carved out a successful niche in importing exceptional Jaguars from Japan.

He knows, as do we, that luxury European brands have a good deal of prestige attached to them in the land of the rising sun and that, as a consequence, they are almost always pampered, cared-for, protected and curated with levels of care verging on the obsessive.

We also know that salt is used for throwing over the shoulders of Sumo wrestlers in Japan, not chucking all over the roads, as we do for some bizarre reason in this country.

Ergo, it follows that Japanese cars coming our way from this vendor are invariably minty-fresh, squeaky-clean, salt-free and, frankly, world-class.

This particular model is the rarer and more coveted SWB iteration, meaning it has the handling and dynamics to really make the most of the tsunami of twist, urge and shove at your command.

‘Midnight Pearl’ with a ‘Barley’ leather interior, it is also in quite exceptional condition, inside and out, even by the lofty standards of the vendor.

•    19" Custom Alloy Wheels 
•    Xenon Headlamps with Power Wash
•    Upper and lower Mesh Grilles
•    Boot Lid Spoiler 
•    Front and Rear Parking Sensors 
•    Heated Front Seats with Memory Function 
•    Heated Rear Seats 
•    Rear Electric Screen Blind
•    Rear Door Blinds 
•    Electric Steering Column, Pedal and Mirror Adjust with Memory
•    Satellite Navigation
•    Speed Limiter and Cruise Control
•    Automatic Headlights and Wipers

At a documented cost of £2,500, car has recently been fully prepared for UK use and has MPH calibration on the speedometer, full-sized number plate plinths, and UK radio and SatNav functionality. It has also had the gearbox serviced.
 

Try as you might, you’ll be looking in vain for any aberrations of significance anywhere on the exterior of this dark and gleaming beast.

There are no dinks, dents or creases.

The shut-lines and panel gaps look crisp, consistent and even from what we can see.

The paintwork is lustrous and even entirely standard light scratches, scuffs and stone chips are more notable for their absence than their presence.

All four alloy wheels appear to be untroubled by any unwarranted encounters with roadside hazards and the matching Bridgestone Regno tyres would seem to have plenty of life left in them.

The car’s chrome-work is free of any foxing or tarnishing, and the lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings all present as showroom-fresh and virtually as good as new.
 

The interior, as is so often the case with Jaguars, is a showcase for the art of the saddler and the French polisher.

It is a veritable symphony of glossy, rich veneers and supple, cosseting leather.

You really won’t be in a hurry to get out of it and may end up resenting the fact that this car will get you to your destination considerably quicker than lesser XJs.

The Barley leather upholstery is in time-warp condition even for the car’s low mileage, let alone its age.

There are no meaningful signs of wear anywhere that we can discern.

The door cards are excellent, as is the headlining.

The carpets and mats are following the same impressive script in terms of quality and condition.

The steering wheel, gear selector and handbrake are entirely unblemished

As far as we’re aware, all switches, dials, buttons, levers and instruments do exactly as they’re told without deviation, repetition or hesitation.

The boot, needless to say, is pristine and doesn’t look as if it’s ever played host to anything weightier or bulkier than a bag of crisps.

It contains a space-saver tyre.
 

There’s not much to look at under the cowls and covers in the very full engine bay, but rest assured that underneath them resides a hugely potent supercharged 4.2-litre V8 capable of summoning-up 400bhp and 553Nm of torque.

That’s enough to propel over 1,700kgs of metal, leather, wood and glass to 60mph in just 5 seconds.

Everything in the engine bay looks as clean, dry and correct as you’d hope and expect to find on a car that’s been so fastidiously cared-for and curated.

We’ve since grubbier operating theatres.

The undersides of the car look as fresh and solid as the rest of it.

The car comes with a full and comprehensive service history. You may need to brush up on your Japanese language skills if you’re going to fully understand the contents.

Rest assured, though, that the vendor only ever sources the best cars from Japan, and that invariably means that the cars have impeccable service, maintenance and repair credentials.

The car comes with 2 full sets of keys, a UK handbook, an HPI report, a mileage verification certificate and an MoT, with no advisories whatsoever, that’s valid until 11.3.26. 
 

Obviously, you can’t buy a brand-new X350 XJR in 2026.

What you can do, though, is get yourself a car with just 62,000 miles on the clock – and one that most normal people would think was brand new unless you told them otherwise.

It really is that good.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £8,000 - £12,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Lyne, Surrey. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.