2000 Jaguar XKR Silverstone

Our XKR Silverstone coupe was built to full UK specification and was dispatched new to Japan where it has been enjoyed until fairly recently. We are told it had just one owner during its time overseas.

Our seller spent much time trying to find a good XKR and had given up looking at UK cars, many of which were riddled with serious corrosion due to the UK’s propensity for salting the roads in winter.

Many of you may already know that the Japanese have developed a far simpler and more car friendly approach to road clearing in winter. They use a system of sprinklers on main roads to blast away the snow. No salt and therefore no nasty corrosion.

This is readily apparent when inspecting our XKR, which looks almost as good as the day it left the factory some twenty years ago.

We would also mention that the car has UK spec satellite navigation and radio, not always the case with cars dispatched overseas. Newly serviced and freshly MOTed in January, this lovely XKR Silverstone is all fired up and ready to go. Wouldn’t it look lovely on your driveway?

You can have your XKR Silverstone in…. well silver was the only colour. Take some time and look at the pictures of that lustrous paint finish. Immaculate, unmarked, glimmering…. There are many more superlatives we could have used.

The five-spoke “Detroit” alloys are similarly unmarked and are fitted with the correct Pirelli P Zero tyres. As we never tire of saying, good rubber indicates careful and loving ownership.

Oh, and peeking through those lovely wheels are the Brembo brakes and massive discs, designed to bring this big cat to a halt extremely quickly.

Also do note the lovely boot-mounted Jaguar badge with unique Silverstone lettering. A discreet nod to this very special car.

A more luxurious and comfortable interior would be hard to find. The leather clad front seats are both cosseting and supportive, essential if you are exploring the car’s performance to the full. They are heated too.

The driving position is near perfect, with plenty of adjustability and the leather clad steering wheel a delight to hold. The gear selector falls easily to hand, ideal if you want to exercise a little control over the gearbox.

Equipment count is high, with a quality sound system and as we have already mentioned a satellite navigation system. It’s not the biggest screen, but it fits nicely into the bespoke wooden dash and doesn’t distract unlike many of today’s offerings.

The driver’s seat shows a little wear on the offside bolster and the central armrest shows signs of use.

There is a small slit on the driver’s door trim, just above the handle and atop the dash on the passenger side, there is a small, patched area.

The rear seats look unmarked, not uncommon as there is very little space back there, so they are generally just used for extra luggage space.

The headlining in unmarked and the carpeting and overmats in good condition.

The wood veneer on the passenger side of the car shows some signs of cracking.

The boot is immaculate, and you will notice the CD autochanger, a standard fitment. The space space-saver spare wheel and tool kit are present and correct.

The engine compartment is certainly full and that powerful V8 engine is a veritable delight to behold. Clean, tidy and with no signs of any leaks, drips or erroneous fluids, it all points to careful maintenance.

There is some crazing to the plastic housing above the radiator, but this is a minor issue.

Anyone buying an older XKR would be well advised to spend plenty of time inspecting the car’s underside for damage and corrosion. We have saved you the trouble – just look at our pictures. A dry climate and salt-free roads have helped keep our Jaguar in excellent condition. A quick wash and brush up is all that is likely to be required.

We would be tempted to apply a little more underseal and most definitely keep the car safely locked away once the council gritters make their usual appearance.

The car comes complete with all the original booklets which includes the service book. This shows a reassuringly large number of stamps, but talented as we are, we do not speak Japanese so cannot translate the writing.

Since arriving in the UK, the seller has recently had the car serviced and thoroughly checked over to ensure that it is in top condition. He’s an experienced Jaguar owner so knows what to do.

The car was MOTed for the first time in the UK in January and unsurprisingly it passed with no advisories.

Wanting for nothing, this car is ready to enjoy, and we are told drives as well as it did on the day it left the factory.

Jaguar has recently announced that it is to be a solely electric car manufacturer by 2025, so gone are the days of fast, elegant coupes with V8 firepower.

The XKR still looks modern today and is more than capable of keeping up with the very latest batch of sports cars but will also gently waft you along the highways and byways if you are that way inclined.

The Silverstone Edition is extremely desirable and without doubt our car is one of the very best.

To become its next lucky owner, we estimate you will need to find between £15,000 and £20,000. A small price for a lot of car!

Viewing is always encouraged, within Govt. guidelines of course, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.