Registration No: R590 NUF
Chassis No: SAJJGAED3AR025036
MOT: T.B.A

• Fitted with a rebuilt engine in 2014 at circa 110,000 miles
• Finished in the attractive colour combination of metallic British Racing Green over a Cream Leather interior
• To be offered with a fresh MOT by the vendor
• Offered with a large history file

Living up to expectations can be a burden. Consider the handsome Geoff Lawson-penned XK8 that followed in the wheeltracks of such automotive icons as the XK120 and immortal E-type. Like the E-Type before it, the XK8 made its debut at the Geneva Motorshow - that of 1996 - and, from launch, was available in either Coupe or Convertible guise. Like its immediate predecessor, the XJS, the original XK8 was more of a Grand Tourer than an outright sports car. It also had the distinction of being the first Jaguar to be powered by an eight cylinder engine. This then, was a cat with strong DNA but also its own distinctive, endearing personality. At the time of the newcomer's unveiling, Jaguar Cars was owned by Ford, as was Aston Martin, and it made sound economic sense for the XK8 and similarly targeted DB7 to share the same platform; which itself was derived from that of the outgoing XJS. The biggest of many differences between new and old, was the adoption of Jaguar's second generation independent rear suspension system, previously found on the XJ40 Saloon. Prior to 2003, power came from either a normally aspirated (XK8) or supercharged (XKR) 4.0-litre version of the company's DOHC V8 AJ26 engine. From 2003 to the end of production in 2006, the 4.2-litre AJ34 unit was employed. In each case, the engine was allied to either a five or six-speed (from 1997 onwards) automatic transmission.

First registered on the 13th March 1998, 'R590 NUF' was sold by HA Fox of Guildford to a Mr C Thompson of Guildford, Surrey and supplied in the attractive colour scheme of metallic British Racing Green over a Cream Leather Interior. Showing four former keepers on the V5C, the vendor acquired the car in 2017 as part of his private collection. Offered with a large history file, the Jaguar is supplied with the original service book, showing seven stamps from Jaguar plus one stamp from a Jaguar Specialist at 118,000 miles. The vendor also serviced the car at 129,000 miles which includes a gearbox service. Having stored the car off the road for four years, it has recently been recommissioned for the road which included a new fuel pump. Now described by the vendor as having 'good bodywork - although with some areas of issues to be expected such as some lacquer peeling on the roof, a dent on the offside front wing and small areas of bubbling visible, it is very presentable overall'. He also describes the mechanical condition of the car to be 'very good' and drives 'very well' and he also describes the sumptuous cream leather interior as being in 'good condition for the age', having recently reveneered the centre console and replaced the headlining.

If you are looking for a very reasonably priced grand touring car that is perfect for the summer, 'R590 NUF' would be a sound bet with some room for improvement if the prospective new owner wishes.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430