1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

“Grace, Space, Pace” – Jaguar's advertising slogan for many decades after it first appeared in the 1950s. Jaguar's iconic emblem and former hood ornament is known as The Leaper. The face-on chrome embossed emblem is known as The Grinner. Jaguar has won the 24 Hours of LeMans, the world's oldest sports car endurance race, seven times. The first time in 1951 and the last time in 1990. Regardless of all the facts, the most fascinating thing about Jaguars is driving one.

For consignment, an XK8 Jaguar Convertible. This car shows a consigner stated 43,384 miles and has been lovingly cared for. Bathed in Carnival Red and has an excellent interior with abundant use of walnut burl accenting. Decidedly British, leather interior seating, Wilton carpeting, and a sporty 4.0 liter V8, this car uses some of the iconic Jag race car designs of yore in its curved body lines and low profile.

Exterior
With its rounded aerodynamic looks and a front oval grille that harkens back to the E-types, it now sports integrated head and taillights, and front bumper inserted running lights. Body panels are all straight and bathed in Carnival Red paint from the deep end of the pool. A few small battle scars in the form of scratches are seen. A red canvas convertible top moves up and down smoothly and presents as near perfect. This also has a top boot, which has been rarely used. Aluminum wheels emblazoned with the “grinner” are on all 4 corners.

Interior
Puffy overstuffed Parchment leather, in ultra-fine condition adorns the interior seating consisting of front buckets and a very tight 2 plus 2 rear bench. Oval panels of tuck and roll inserts are surrounded by smooth bolsters and these seats tend to grab you. Fronting these is a burl dash, which has plenty of knobs and dials including climate controls, an AM/FM/Cassette, cruise control, power seats with 3 memory positions, power mirrors, power windows and power locks. A console mounted shift lever has the option to shift manually or just keep it in automatic and a sport mode with a push of a toggle switch. Tan Wilton carpeting for the floors and noted is the power convertible top is in good condition interior wise.

Drivetrain
A 4.0 Liter, Electronic Fuel Injected V8 which puts out a purported 290hp is connected to a 5-speed automatic transmission (ZF-5HP24). A 3.06 rear axle puts the power to the ground.

Undercarriage
All underneath appearing all but new, very clean, no rust, and structurally secure. Dual exhaust is on, no leaks seen on the bottom end of the engine and transmission, and rockers are rust free and clean. Independent coil springs for all the suspension, and power disc brakes are inserted on all 4 corners.

Drive-Ability
An easy starter, and smooth idle with some warmup time prior to embarking for the test track. Here it handled it splendidly, with smooth seemingly unlimited acceleration, easy shifting, and bias free braking. I put the top down for my cruise and had a thoroughly enjoyable tool throughout the Classic Auto Mall countryside. All functions are… well…functional.

A good running, smooth shifting, clean used Jaguar XK8, 43,384 consigner stated miles, is yours for the taking here at Classic Auto Mall. Put the top down and feel just cracking good mate.

VIN DECODE
SAJGX2749VC013447
S-United Kingdom
A-Jaguar
J-Passenger Car
G-XK8
X-Front Airbags
2-Convertible 2+2
7-4.0L V8 290hp
4-Automatic LHD
9-Check Digit
V-1997
C-Brown's Lane, England Assy Plant
013447-Sequential Unit Number

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