Registration No: P191 AWY
Chassis No: SAJJGAFD3AR004075
MOT: May 2022

Motor Car Location: Cumbria

• Current ownership since 2016
• Supplied new by Jaguar Appleyard in Bradford in October 1996
• Only six former keepers
• Offered with book pack

Living up to expectations can be a burden. Consider the handsome Geoff Lawson-penned XK8 that followed in the wheel tracks 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 Salon in 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. Before 2003, the 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.

This XK8 Convertible was manufactured in 1998 and was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 7^th of October 1998, being supplied new by Jaguar Appleyard in Bradford. Fitted with the 3980cc DOHC V8 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. The Jaguar is finished in Sapphire blue paintwork with ivory leather interior upholstery. ‘P191 AWY’ has covered a total of 102,775 miles from new (at time of consignment) and has only six former keepers, entering into current ownership approximately five years ago (in 2016).

Offered with history file which includes the original book pack complete with drivers handbook, vehicle care manual, sales and service direct booklet, radio guide and sound system booklet, as well as the stamped service book which displays eleven stamps. Most recently serviced in 2019 at 103,454 miles, the Jaguar is also accompanied by a large collection of invoices and past MOT certificates, as well as a current V5C. The XK8 has further benefitted from new rear shock absorbers in 2017 and power steering fettling in 2015.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Good'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452