This Jaguar XK8 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1997 Jaguar XK8 coupe is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Sapphire Blue over cream leather upholstery. Equipment includes 17″ alloy wheels, fog lights, power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, wood trim, and a cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer. The car was sold new in Alabama and spent time in Georgia and Pennsylvania prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2022. This XK8 has 38k miles and is now offered in Arizona at no reserve with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, manufacturer’s literature, service records, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

The car is finished in Sapphire Blue (JGE) and features fog lights, body-color side moldings, a power antenna, and dual polished exhaust outlets. The selling dealer notes that the mirror caps have been repainted and notes blemishes in the paint on the lower portion of the hood and side skirts.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

Silver-finished 17″ alloy wheels are mounted with 245/50 Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires. The car is equipped with traction and stability control, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. The front and rear shocks, front wheel bearings, upper and lower strut tower bushings, and the front wheel bearings were reportedly replaced and the ABS module was rebuilt between 2015 and 2017.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

The seating surfaces are upholstered in cream leather, and the cabin features a color-coordinated lower dashboard and door panels as well as wood veneer trim. Other amenities include power-adjustable front seats with memory settings for the driver as well as cruise control, automatic climate control, embroidered floor mats, and a cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer. The headliner is said to have been replaced under previous ownership.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 170-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,750-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 38k miles, approximately 400 of which were added by the selling dealer.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

The 4.0-liter AJ V8 was factory rated at 290 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The timing chain guides and tensioners were reportedly replaced under prior ownership.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed automatic transmission. Additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery.

No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists an October 18, 1996, manufacturing date, the engine and body numbers, and original colors. Manufacturer’s literature and service records are included in the sale.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. A lien is noted on the most recent titling entry in 2021, however, the title shows that it was released in 2022.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $13,500 by Mgormanvm
Auction Ended December 15, 2022 at 1:08PM PT
Bids 25
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BaT Essentials

Seller: EspritS1
Location: Chandler, Arizona 85225
Listing Details
  • Chassis: SAJGX5743VC005541
  • 38k Miles
  • 4.0-Liter DOHC V8
  • Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Sapphire Blue Paint
  • Cream Leather Upholstery
  • 17" Alloy Wheels
  • Fog Lights
  • Power-Adjustable Front Seats
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Cassette Stereo w/CD Changer
  • Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
  • Service Records
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #93474