Description

2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2 (X100)

Later face-lift model with powerful 300bhp 4.2 V8; pretty 4-owner Coupe showing just 69,252 miles in a desirable colour combination

Supplied new by P.V Dobson & Sons, Bridgend Garage Jaguar dealers Kendal in January 2004 this face-lift example of the popular X100 series XK8 Coupe finished in Quartz Grey (LHK), sits upon attractive five-spoke 19” alloy wheels.

Under that sleek, shapely nose we find the much improved (over the earlier 4.0 engine) 4.2 litre AJ34 V8 engine which develops 300bhp and useful 420NM of torque driving the rear wheels via six-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission with Sport mode.

Inside the cockpit, we find the traditional warmth of the XK8, which was likened by Clarkson at launch to “the inside of Blenheim Palace” with electrically adjustable Ivory (NED) leather seats featuring driver memory, electric lumbar adjustment, walnut trim, traction control, automatic lights, half-timbered multi-function steering wheel, heated seats, automatic climate control with AC and Valet mode.

The car presents well with largely unmarked paintwork (bar a few minor marks and blistering to the driver’s black window trim (as pictured), clean alloy wheels shod with decent rubber and ran as it should as we moved it around for these shots and video.

Showing just 69,252 miles the car has been with our long-term owner for the last 11 years covering only a couple of thousand miles per year in the past few years due to advancing years and the Pandemic.  The history file includes the V5C revealing just three former owners, the owner’s pack, secondary pack and service book recording nine stamps including PDI, the last by N.M Jags of Bristol in January 2011 at 47,802 miles. 

In addition, we also find one old MOT, a recent bill dated November 2020 at 67,202 miles to rectify a DSC fault through fitment of a NSR speed sensor, replacement AC condenser pipe seal and AC re-gas at a cost of £541 and replacement front Mintex brake pads in February of this year. The current MOT is valid until February 2023 and recorded no advisories.

A nice bonus of this Lot is the inclusion of the cherished plate pictured, J700 XKB which, if you look hard enough, could read 'XK8'....

Ready to be enjoyed, in a super colour scheme boasting few owners and lower mileage, these later 4.2 Coupes offer most buyers all the luxury and performance needed for a big comfortable GT car.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com