For Sale: 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1999 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

"Looking deeper into our buyer profile, we find that 25 percent are prior Jag owners, yet only one in 10 was influenced by the British heritage. Appearance was the overwhelming purchasing influence, and much credit is due to Chief Stylist Geoff Lawson for his inspiring design. Combining marque cues with modern flair, the resulting body purrs with grace, class, and timeless beauty."Motor Trend, November 1998

For consignment, a 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible showing 34,834 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to exemption. M/T continues, "Gorgeous looks, communicative chassis, and pampering accouterments all make for a rewarding ride. One owner proclaimed that Jaguar has done a very masterful job of combining the outstanding qualities of the world's great cars in the XK8."

Exterior
With its rounded aerodynamic looks and a front oval grille that harkens back to the E-types, it now sports integrated head and tail lights, and front bumper inserted running lights. Body panels are all straight and bathed in Topaz Metallic paint from the deep end of the pool and present while a black canvas is in fine condition with its glass window. A black pinstripe helps define the wind-defying shape of this cat, and 17-inch aluminum wheels emblazoned with the "grinner" in green are on all 4 corners wrapped in ZR rated tires. You have to get close to see imperfections which include scratches on the hood, scuffs and scratches on the bumper covers, and typical chin scrapes.

Interior
Gorgeous charcoal black Connolly leather in fine condition with minor age wear to the driver's outer bolster adorns the interior seating consisting of front buckets and a very tight 2+2 rear seat. Fronting these is a burl dash, which has plenty of knobs and dials including climate controls, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo, cruise control, power heated seats with 3 memory positions, power mirrors, power windows and power locks. A console mounted shift lever rests in the infamous J-channel and is lined in more glossy wood hugged by stitched leather. Clean black Wilton carpeting with rubber and carpeted XK8 mats for the floors, a light colored convertible headliner, and the fully finished trunk are all in very nice condition.

Drivetrain
Branded shrouds flank the tubular intake on the clean 4.0 liter V8 under the hood, an engine that is rated at 290 horsepower. It is backed by a ZFHP24 5-speed automatic which routes power to the rear axle and 3.06 gears.

Undercarriage
Some typical surface rust and road splatter dress this driver quality underside but all components are intact and otherwise clean, free of oil or any kind of sludge build up. Dual exhaust still runs through original equipment and the two mufflers give way to chrome tips that fit into the contoured apron out back. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board and suspension includes Macpherson struts in front and coil springs in back.

Drive-Ability
Not to make continual cat references, but this car really does purr like a kitten, the engine runs smooth and quiet and only if you stand behind the car will expose yourself to some subtle exhaust burble. The ultra comfortable cockpit is one we could get used to and certainly enhances our short lap around the test loop where the car accelerates well and handles even better. All functions in this well preserved Jag work as they should and it's back to the showroom for this beauty. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Aside from the beauty and power, the prestige of the Jaguar brand is undeniable. Here's an opportunity for some open air touring in a capable and well appointed automobile that strives to do everything well, and succeeds.

SAJGX2041XC041966

SAJ-Jaguar Passenger Car UK
G-XK8
X-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
2-Convertible 2+2
0-4.0L V8
4-Automatic LHD
1-Check Digit
X-1999
C-Brown's Lane UK Assy Plant
041966-Sequential Unit Number

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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