
Lot 205 - 1997 12947 XJ8
Lot Number | 205 |
Chassis Number | SAJJJALG3CR823342 |
Engine Number | AC9711030736 |
Odometer reading | 50,750 miles |
Estimate | No Reserve |
Result | Sold - £2,296 |
Jaguar XJ is the designation used for the series of luxury
saloons sold under the British marque. The first XJ was launched in
1968 and the designation has been used for successive Jaguar
flagship models ever since. The original model was the last Jaguar
saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's
founder. With the introduction of the X308 generation in 1997 came
a switch from the 'XJ6' nomenclature to 'XJ8', reflecting the fact
that the X308 cars were powered by a new V8 engine. The exterior
styling of the X308 was similar to its predecessor the X300, with
minor refinements such as a change to oval indicator lenses and
round fog lights. The interior was also updated to eliminate the
instrument binnacle used on the X300; instead, three large gauges
were set into recesses in the walnut-faced dashboard in front of
the driver. The major mechanical change was the replacement of both
the inline-six and V12 engines with new eight-cylinder V8 in either
3.2 litre or 4.0 litre versions. Manual transmission was not
available, and all X308 models were supplied with a five-speed
automatic gearbox.
This 1997 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 litre has had three owners from new and
has only covered 50,000 miles. The second owners, an elderly
couple, purchased the car when it was three years old and continued
to have the car serviced and maintained by Jaguar main agents until
they sold it to the vendor in 2011. Finished in the Jaguar colour
of Seafrost with Oatmeal leather interior and with burr walnut
dashboard and door finishers, this XJ8 is supplied with a V5C
registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in
February 2015, a file containing invoices and old MoT test
certificates and the original handbook pack with service book and
handbook. The Jaguars of this period with low mileage represent
luxury motoring at a very affordable price. Price guide £2,000 -
£3,000
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Buyers are advised to inspect the car in person or use a professional to carry out this service.