1997 Jaguar XK

- 8 Convertible Convertible

4.0L Jaguar V8

Automatic

SAJGX2747VC009526

Clear

Gasoline

Jaguar XK-81997 Very original condition with low miles***** No reserve and to be sold to the highest bidder. ***** Really nice Jaguar XKE finished in rare "Sherwood Pearl" (dark metallic green) with tan leather interior and 116,000 miles. The whole car is in overall very nice clean condition. This is the 4.0-litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine that was a big thing when released. The interior of this example is lovely with everything presenting clean and tidy. There are no cracks in the dash top, console or armrests, the carpets and headliner are clean. The burl walnut wood throughout is very nice with only some hairline cracking in the clear finish on the passenger side dash and around the gear shifter. It otherwise presents very nice. The darker walnut colour around the instrument cluster is not because it has been changed but a quality control issue Jaguar had with these. The leather is original and nice without any stains, tears or rips but some slight grain wear on the driver side bolster. I put in some "Jaguar print" floor mats which are a nice fun touch. Remove them if they are "not you". The interior truly presents very nice and needs nothing for daily driving and enjoyment. The paint is in good overall condition with only minor stone chips, blemishes and small marks. It is very shiny and consistent and presents perfectly for driver use. On a scale out of 10, I would rate the paint as an easy 8. I added some later model chrome headlight surrounds and the "Jaguar" trunk trim which not only makes the car look newer but sets off what was a rather bland look on the factory version. These can be removed if you're a purist. The convertible top is in good original condition without any tears or frays. The electric operation is working as it should. I drove this Jaguar convertible all last summer and put her in storage for the 2013/14 winter with the plan of driving her again this year. She has been stored since. I have been distracted by some of my American classics I have been driving so she is to be sold. Mechanically; the car drives smooth, strong and quietly. Since taking her out of storage, I notice at idle she feels a little lumpy. Not sure what is the cause - mass air flow sensor(?) or perhaps in need of a good tune (I have no idea what it is) but when driving around she's good and powers really well under a heavy foot. Maintenance last year included the heads rebuilt, a brake service, general service and safety inspection. There are also 2 intermittent warning light faults on the dash (Traction stability and ABS) but the system is working whether the lights are on or off - so go figure! You can drive for days without the lights coming on and then the next day they will. This is why I haven't worried about them. Tyres are top quality Pirelli Assimetrico 245/50 ZR 17 99Ys, with matching spare, and are in good condition showing between 50 and 70% tread. The A/C blows icy cold. The heater nice and toasty. Windows, seats, mirrors all work correctly. This is a way above average presenting Jaguar XKE which is in fantastic condition for everyday driving or for a fun weekender car. I would not describe it as "immaculate" but surely "very nice". It far exceeds average condition examples and comfortably rates as a virtual 8 out of 10 driver condition which earns it regular compliments. Being a true "no reserve auction, the sale is entirely "as-is" please. ~~ This XKE Jaguar is in good condition and makes for a wonderful everyday driver at a relatively affordable price. ~~ Totally clean and high-score AutoCheck report Please see additional photos at the link below. They are all in high resolution so you can look every feature (and defect) in detail. Click HERE to see additional photos! Click HERE to see additional photos! **PLEASE read auction terms and conditions below BEFORE bidding.** ~~oo00oo~~ This Jaguar is part of a private collection. Although licensed and bonded, I am not a main-stream retail car dealer or broker; I am a professional car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and knowledge of British cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with the Rolls-Royce marque which I take seriously. I take pride in my cars and have fun in collecting and sometimes restoring them. This Jaguar is NOT a restored car. Auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. Your bid can not be subject to anything. A $1,500.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so, if all the funds are not received as outlined above, I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract, I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. To be clear, if you change your mind for ANY reason and do not complete the transaction in the time-frame required, you will forfeit your deposit. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost. As a collector and experienced restorer of a range of classic cars, I look after my cars very well. By comparison, my cars are generally superior to others available but they are by no means perfect. You must expect some issues. Unless specifically stated, the car is not of show standard but of nice "driver" condition. Please understand, show cars cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve and sell for prices commensurate, so the sale price of this car reflects its relative condition. You are buying "condition" accordingly. Buyers should not expect to receive concours quality or "perfect" cars at these prices. Please also understand it is not always possible to attend to every item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked items. Further, and very importantly, these cars are not new. So this means a 20 year old car is predominantly comprised of 20 year old parts. And old parts will fail. All buyers must understand and expect that things can or will wear out, break and/or stop functioning without notice. This is even more likely with hand-built English cars of early technology when compared to the typical American car of the same vintage. Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next. After all, it is some 17 years old. This is the nature of any used car and especially British cars. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition: The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. If any aspect of the description contradicts what can be seen in the photos, then the photos shall prevail as the reference point. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any written or oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is a 17 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country” until you have familiarised yourself with the car. At least, I have never done that. I have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home. PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU CONTEMPLATE DOING SO AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. I am sorry if these terms seem harsh but there seem to be some very unrealistic buyers out there - fortunately, only few of these people exist but those that do can make life difficult, so it appears EVERYTHING needs to spelled out. Very simply put, this is an old car being offered for sale. It is not new and is subject to the perils of age. Further, Jaguars are not without nuances, idiosyncrasies and they are renown for a host of design issues which can make them not inexpensive to maintain. So, please respect the terms and conditions when you bid. ~~oo00oo~~ On Aug-24-14 at 21:01:50 PDT, seller added the following information: Further information for all bidders and questions relating to the “lumpy” idle: I purchased the car in 2012 for use as a summer driver. When I bought her, I was advised the timing chain & tensioner were done at 100,000 miles (I bought her at approx 110,000 miles). The intermittent traction/stability lights were on when I bought it & yet the car never gave me a problem. As it seems to have no effect on performance I took the assumption it is some electrical/sensor fault and saw no reason to have it attended to. I am not fussy like that and they don’t bother me. If the car drives and performs well, I am happy to enjoy her with these lights coming on intermittently. And as a summer fun car, wasn’t interested in spending the money to have someone trying to fix. The car developed a head gaskest coolant leak in 2013 and I had it done by a professional Euro specialist mechanics shop. That cost me some $3,000 so you know it was not done on the cheap. Everything on the car was good following. She has been in storage since late 2013 & I have only driven her minimal miles since I pulled her out of storage late this summer. As mentioned above, I have been having fun with some American classics for the summer and have not used this XK8. On the rough idle, I have no idea what that is all about & not had it checked, sorry. All I did was ask my mechanic & he suggested perhaps the mass air flow meter/sensor/unit was playing up or perhaps the fact that she has sat so long she needs a good tune. It seems to be more noticeable with the A/C on. Having said that, when you are driving normally & certainly when you give her full gas she powers extremely well (like a rocket in fact) so I'm assuming it can't be anything bad. I am a car guy from the “pre-electronics and computer” era so know little about this aspect on cars but somehow think is “module” related. From the way she drives and powers down the road everything is fine. Notwithstanding, PLEASE, factor in reasonable repairs as part of your bid. It is a no reserve, AS-IS auction & I don't want any buyer dissatisfaction nor repercussions on me or my perfect feedback score. If you are unsure or nervous - I cannot offer guarantees - the best advice I can give you is to not bid. Cheers and thanks.