Jaguar XK8 Coupe

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Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1996, the stunning Jaguar XK8 Coupe was the replacement for the venerable XJS which had in turn supplanted the E-Type.

Designed by Geoff Lawson, who had also penned the stunning XJ220, it shared its platform with the Aston Martin DB7 to which it bore a more than passing resemblance. The first Jaguar ever with an eight-cylinder engine, its 4-litre V8 produced 290bhp and could waft the car to an electronically limited 155mph top speed. With magnificent ride and handling characteristics, it made a fine long distance tourer and offers huge value in the current market.

Supplied new through Mead of Burnham in 1997, this XK8 has had six owners to date who have maintained the car well. The service book has no fewer than 13 stamps and an email on file shows that a new engine was fitted by Jaguar in May 2002 at 68,500 miles (a total which has now risen to some 101,000 miles). The car has also very recently been fitted with a reconditioned gearbox, a known issue on these models at around this mileage.

Fitted with an aftermarket stainless steel exhaust and sports grille, the vendor advises us that the original grille will be included in the sale should the new owner wish to return the car to standard specification. It is MOTd until February 2016 and will be sold with a fitted car cover.

With its relatively recent engine, fresh gearbox and good maintenance record, this XK8 comes in a most attractive combination of dark red metallic exterior and light beige leather interior and looks particularly good value for money at the suggested guide price. The attractive registration number P999 JAG is included in the sale.