1999 Jaguar XJ8

Vanden Plas Sedan

V8

Automatic

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Up for Auction is a Beautiful 1999 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. This auction is for those that know and love this vehicle and want to buy one that has been well maintained. I've owned 8 Jaguars and know how to take care of them. This Vanden Plas is powered by a Jaguar's 4.0-liter V8 with double overhead-cams and four valves per cylinder. It produces 290 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 290 pounds-feet of torque at 4250 rpm. This is my Wife's car which we have owned and lovingly maintained since 2007. Everything is good; tires, brakes, timing chain/tensioners replaced, valve cover gaskets, AC, etc. Handling is crisp and well controlled, even in vigorous transient maneuvers. Automatic Stability Control is standard. ASC operates at all speeds, easing back on engine power to reduce wheel spin on slippery roads. If a rear wheel starts to spin, the anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor signals a computer, which then reduces the throttle opening, retards the ignition timing or cuts fuel to the cylinders. Jaguar's traction control system includes all ASC functions plus brake intervention. Both types of traction control can be switched off. The brakes work well on the XJ models and are easy to modulate. The Vanden Plas rides on an extended wheelbase for increased rear-seat legroom. It is trimmed in elegant Autolux leather and inlaid walnut burl. British picnic trays, and a six-disc CD changer contribute to interior ambiance. The leather is outstanding, light, creamy beige/mocha leather in our Vanden Plas, and the wood trim is beautiful. The steering is handsomely trimmed in wood and leather and the leather surround for the shifter is a much more elegant solution than wood or metal. The cabin includes one of the best clocks I've ever seen, elegant and straightforward. Instruments are handsome, unadorned gauges, simple and understated, in keeping with the elegant mood, and easy to read. The stereo and climate controls are nicely designed with big knobs for volume and fan speeds. There are a lot of audio and climate controls, so it takes a little time to learn them. However, they are logical and well-designed and become relatively easy to find and operate even when the driving gets busy. It's the same way with the window controls, which are mercifully located on the door. Memory functions automatically adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirror. The driver's seat moves back when Park is engaged for easy exit. It moves forward to its previous position when the ignition is turned on. The Vanden Plas, with its longer wheelbase, offers a huge rear compartment. Legroom is expansive, providing nearly five inches of additional space over the standard XJ8 (39.2 vs. 34.3 inches). Headroom is just as generous as legroom. The rear seat in this sedan is not a secondary seating area; it coddles its occupants with many of the luxury functions found in the front seat. The bench seat has two depressed seating areas, but a third person would be comfortable in the middle. Traditional British picnic tables (like airline tray tables, only much nicer) fold down from the front seatbacks. Two rocker switches, mounted in a small pod to the left of the seat, allow rear-seat passengers to move the front-passenger seat foreword and adjust the angle of the seat back, handy when the chauffeur is busy driving or when front-seat passengers won't cooperate or can't find the controls. Mechanically It drives and runs great. Transmission was replaced in '09 and engine runs great and is super smooth. A/C is super cold. All of the electronics are working as they should. As you can see from the pictures this car is in exceptional shape inside and out considering the year and the miles. I have all manuals but only one key/fob. Please refer to the pictures for more info. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Features :- 4.0L V8 290 Horsepower- Automatic 5 Speed Transmission- Factory Premium Audio Package w/ 6 Disc CD Changer- Leather Seats - Homelink Garage / Entry Open- Automatic Lights & Rain-Sensing Wipers - Original Price over : $ 65,000.00 !! email me for details or a phone call to discuss further Cheers!Tom