1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe Auto

Specified to high-end ‘Sport’ trim grade, this fine ultra-low mileage Jaguar XK8 example is part of a deceased estate and presents in immaculate condition throughout.

The car received its first UK registration on Wednesday, 31st March 1999. During the intervening 23 years, the car has been owned by its original keeper and securely dry-stored when not in use. Suffice to say it has been dry-stored for a considerable part of its life as the car has been driven just 3,414 miles.

According to online records, the most recent MoT was performed in July 2016. All eight MoTs record no advisories (quelle surprise!). T99 is currently SORNed.

With a new battery now fitted, we fired up the Jaguar which responded positively at the first ask. Dutifully, the 4.0-litre powerplant settled into a wonderfully sonorous burble, which may be heard on the accompanying video.

Mechanically, the car is in immaculate condition but will require a check to ensure all serviceable areas are of a standard that the assiduous engineers intended.

Unfortunately, there is no XK8 Owner’s Manual or Service Handbook available as these have been lost over time or misplaced. The only paperwork that is available is detailed in the accompanying gallery. However, the good people of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire may be able to assist in that regard. Furthermore, eBay might offer up some worthy paraphernalia – you’d be surprised!

The condition of the exterior of T99 mirrors that of the interior and is indicative of the love and care afforded the car during its rather charmed lifetime. The light lenses are clear and show no hint of fogging usually associated with a car of this age.

The entire paintwork offered here in its original ‘Antigua Blue Metallic’ (code 1840/JHH) – including the front and rear colour-coded bumpers – shines as brightly as it did when it left the factory. The original alloy wheels show no scuffs or evidence of being ‘curbed’ and again, are in ‘as-new’ condition.

The little brightwork there is around the car – mainly the marque / model badges and across the front grille – are in exceptional condition, none of which has a scratch or mark to its surface. A cursory glance down each flank of the car shows no evidence of damage at any time in its 23 years and even the front number plate and valance, for all their vulnerability, remain blemish free.

There is a slight scratch on the lip of the rear spoiler which should be of little concern as any automotive body specialist worth their salt will have that remedied in a jiffy.

While very little short of concourse standard, the time-warped interior of this Jaguar XK8 presents in exceptional condition to the extent that it looks like nothing has ever been sat on, switched on or fettled with. The writer, in the absence of any blemishes whatsoever, frequently had to remind himself that this is nigh-on a twenty-three-year-old car.

The full-width veneered burr walnut dashboard shines just as it did when it left Jaguar’s Browns Lane facility. The door cards are pristine as is the dual-tone white and mushroom leather interior, soft furnishings, carpets and roof liner…all present in their remarkably original condition.

As far as we can ascertain, every knob, toggle, lever, flap, button and switch does what it’s meant to do, including those of the air conditioner. The boot is as tidy as the cabin and appears as if nothing has ever been placed in there, aside from the original temporary space-saver spare wheel when fitted by the factory. Lifting the carpets here or anywhere else on this car reveals nothing untoward, with no evidence of rust, dust or erroneous moisture.

As you would expect of a car with such low mileage, the underneath presents in extraordinarily good condition. With the exception of a few cobwebs acquired during extended periods of dry-storage (and included in the offering), together with a few spots of oxidation evident on the exhaust and silencer, the underside has no visible scrapes, chips or blemishes of any kind and all the anti-rust protective seal appears intact.

As befitting a car that has travelled just 3,414 miles, the engine bay presents in spotless condition.

It’s evident from its appearance that this truly pristine XK8 example has been maintained to a very high standard.

The car is SORNed and will require an MoT. The car comes with just one sets of keys

If you’d like to inspect the car - and we really recommend you do - prior to placing a bid then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

A fine Jaguar is a part of British tradition. Just the mention of the marque evokes visions of classic automotive art like the E Type and XK-120 – cars that live on in the memory like a fine Bordeaux or crisp Chablis.

There are few modern classics that offer up an interesting mix of power, comfort, rakish good looks and specialist support as a first-generation Jaguar XK8. Alternatives include the not-quite-as-polished Aston Martin DB7 and the altogether less exuberant Mercedes R129 SL – but it’s the XK8 that led the pack towards the end of the last century.

It is hoped that the new keeper of this very fine Jaguar XK8 will care for this graceful feline in the manner to which it has evidently become accustomed.

We estimate it will reach anywhere between £13,000 - £18,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this car is located at our headquarters near Abingdon; we are open weekdays between 9am-5pm, so to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.