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1997 Jaguar Xk8 Base Convertible 2-door 4.0l V8 Carfax Super Clean on 2040-cars

US $8,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:38056 Color: Left Front fender had a golf ball dent repaired
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If you’ve been looking for a low mileage XK8 this is it. At 38,000 miles this car is barely broken in. Everything works as new.  I have had a lot of high performance sports cars and beats them all as far grace beauty and exhilarating performance. 

In the first 12 years of it’s this car mostly sit in a garage, when we bought it in 2012 it had less than 8,000 miles on. Yes, it was owed by a rich old lady who never drove it. The sticker price was 72,895.

With the help of Georgia Luxury Automotive we carefully preformed all necessary maintenance for a car that had barely been driven.
CAR COMES WITH CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER. SEE LAST PICTURE.

All up grades have been done for a Beauty with ONly 38,000
At 37,000 New Kumho-Ecsta Tires
At 36,000 Replaced plastic timing belt tensioners with up-graded Metal Timing Belt Tensioners.
At 24,000 Replaced  Lf. Front Wheel Bearings
At 22,000 New water pump with Upgraded Metal Blades, Thermostat and Replaced Drive Belt
At 13,000 Replace Rt. Front Wheel Bearings
At 13,000 Replaced ECU
At 12,000 Replaced Front and Rear Wishbone Bushings 

This car is in excellent mechanical  condition, it does have some minor cosmetic flaws. (see photos)
Exterior:
Left Front fender had a golf ball dent repaired. When this was done we repainted the front hood and both fenders
Drivers door tiny dent
Drivers size quarter panel small arch shaped scratch and tiny dent where a bike fell. You have to get up close to see it.
There is slight fading on the top of the rear trunk but it still buffs out to a nice shine with wax.
Interior:
The original leather is in amazing shape for a car of this age, there are no cracks but there are small imperfections. Drivers seat had a wear a stitch. There are a few tiny cracks in the wood trim at the shifter. A minor flaw at a stitch on the passenger seat. Drivers side speaker covers are secured by optional interior screws.

CARFAX REPORT CLEAN!!!!

AutoCheck Vehicle History Report

1997 Jaguar XK XK8

Report Run Date: 2014-01-29 13:54:43.925 EST

Report Summary

  1. Class: Sport Car - Premium
  2. Engine: 4.0L V8 EFI
  1. Country of Assembly: United Kingdom
  2. Vehicle Age: 17 year(s)
  3. Calculated Owners: 3
  1. VIN: SAJGX2744VC006812
  1. Year : 1997
  2. Make : Jaguar
  3. Model: XK XK8
  1. Style/Body: Convertible 2D


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Reported accidents: 0


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Last Reported Odometer: 31,283


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Jaguar brings the new XKSS to Jay Leno's Garage

Mon, Nov 21 2016

Jay Leno is no stranger to the Jaguar XKSS, having driven Steve McQueen's no less. But that doesn't mean he would turn down a chance at another one, and certainly not the continuation model seen in this week's Jay Leno's Garage. This particular XKSS is the first of nine cars built to complete the car's original 1957 production run, which was cut short in a factory fire. The video covers many of the fascinating details that went into recreating the XKSS. Among them are Jaguar's acquisition of an original D-Type engine block to make new castings, and even replicating the type of type of steering wheel used back in the day. Most of the vehicle is made to be identical to the originals, with only a few changes made for usability. This includes better quality materials for the brake lines, and ethanol-resistant materials for the fuel tank. Because this particular XKSS was on its way to the LA Auto Show (where we saw it debut at the Petersen Museum), Leno didn't get a chance to take it for a spin. However, snippets of his drive in McQueen's car were added, since it's the same car for all intents and purposes. What Leno emphasizes is how modern the car feels, also noting that it feels lighter than many other classic Jaguars. To see all the details and impressions, check out the video above. Related Video:

Jaguar F-Type convertible rally car might be the coolest F-Type ever

Mon, Nov 12 2018

The Jaguar F-Type is a sweet sports car. Rally cars are awesome. Put the two together, and you have one seriously cool ride, which is exactly what Jaguar did. The company took two F-Type convertibles and turned them into rally-ready race cars. They're built to commemorate a 1948 XK 120 that took home several European rally victories, and they share some of the visual tweaks of the Checkered Flag Edition F-Type. These custom Jags likely won't see serious competition, but they're certainly built to handle it. They have FIA-certified roll cages, racing seats, harnesses and a fire extinguisher. The suspension features three-way adjustable rally shocks and soft springs for rough roads and, as shown above, jumps. Brakes are upgraded with slotted rotors and four-piston calipers at all four corners. There's a hydraulic handbrake and a limited-slip differential that should make sliding around corners much easier. Interestingly, these F-Types use the entry-level turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The engines also haven't been upgraded at all, so they make the standard 296 horsepower. As such, this F-Type is only in the running for being the coolest version ever, rather than running away with such a commendation. Sadly, it appears Jaguar will only ever build these two examples. But we bet that someone could replicate one without too much difficulty. That someone could perhaps even start with a V6 or V8 convertible, giving it more power and a way better sound to enjoy through that open-air roll cage. Related Video:

Jaguar Activity Key | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist

Tue, Jan 24 2017

In principle, the Jaguar Activity Key is a good idea. It's simple, useful, and relatively inexpensive. Unfortunately, in our testing it was less than reliable. Here's how it's supposed to work: To lock the car, leave your keys and fobs inside the vehicle, and strap the band on your wrist. Then, within 30 seconds, place your banded wrist against the letter J of the Jaguar script on the back tailgate. When you come back, you can unlock the vehicle by pressing the tailgate opening button, then, again within 30 seconds, placing the Activity Key band against the J of the Jaguar script. We chose the Jaguar Activity Key as a finalist for our 2017 Tech of the Year award because it's an uncomplicated device with lots of potential customers. Jaguar says the wristband is "robust and fully waterproof." Swimmers, surfers, kayakers, hikers, and even couples out for a sunny-day picnic could use a feature like this wristband key. Plus, wearables are pretty new as a category in general, and even more so in the automotive space. We didn't go skydiving with it or anything (an activity Jaguar cites as a potential usage case), but we did dunk it in water with no ill effects. While it all sounds good in theory, actually getting the Activity Key to work effectively was unexpectedly difficult, especially when the cameras were rolling. We tried varying the timing between closing the door and using the wristband, as well as between using the tailgate button and the wristband. It worked about half the time, regardless of our process or who was wearing the wristband. Whether our issues with the wristband were due to interference, new-technology teething problems, or just electrical gremlins, the idea of purposely locking the keys inside an automobile without having a foolproof way to unlock it gives us reason to pause. The Activity Key is a $400 standalone option on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, but only on Prestige, R-Sport and S models. The least expensive F-Pace with Activity Key costs $51,095.