Vehicle Description
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
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.