1997 Jaguar XK8

Coupe

4.0L V8

Manual

SAJGX5746VC008305

Clear

Gasoline

1997 Jaguar XK8 up for auction. Car has been converted to a 6 speed manual transmission using a Jaguar S-type 6 speed transmission.Car is the only known 6 speed conversion in the United States and is very very fast. The car flies through the gears and will rival any newer cars in performance.Aston Martin badges and performance at Jaguar XK8 price. Pros:4.0 L V8 Engine in perfect condition. Cold Air induction unitLarger dual exhaust that provides a hearty mellow sound that rivals Aston Martin V8s.6 speed manual tranmissionCold air conditionClean and like new interior.No rust or rot.Clutch and brake assembly unit from Jaguar XJS and professional installed. Looks stock.Premium Harman Kardon with CD player Stereo.Like new Pirelli P Zero tires. 18" Jaguar wheels (Option for that year)Brand new battery installed 8/1/2017 Cons:Right door window regulator needs to be replaced. Third brake light strip needs replaced. Any questons please email me.On Aug-03-17 at 11:20:21 PDT, seller added the following information: Engine runs strong. No timing chain noises and has been updated with new chain and associated parts. I drive the car on a daily basis with no issues. New front brakes installed first of the year. Car meets emissions and has cats installed I am the second owner of the car. The first owner was a Doctor who brought the car for his wife who rarely drove the car hence the low miles. The car has been well maintained and all service updated. The conversion was well thought out and professionally completed by London Motors in Fairfax County VA.On Aug-03-17 at 11:43:08 PDT, seller added the following information: As can be seen from the photos, The conversions looks stock and could have come from the factory. All parts used for the most part are Jaguar parts including the transmission mounts. Transmission has no grinds and synchros engage like butter. Transmission was imported into the United States from England as this transmission was not imported in any Jaguar car to the States. When Ford Motor Company brought both Jaguar and Aston Martin in the 1990s. Ford decided that in order to avoid competition between Jaguar and Aston Martin, Jaguar cars would only have automatic transmissions and Aston would be equipped with a supercharged inline 6 engine and have the choice of Automatic or Manual. Had the XK8 originally came with a manual, there is no doubt that it would have outran the DB7. The Aston Martin v8 engine found in the current Vantage has its orgins with the Jaguar V8. Again another advantage of beng owned by Ford at the time. As can be seen from the photos, the dual exhaust is larger and stainless steel and provides a excellent tone that suits the car. IMHO, this is the way the car should have been designed. It evokes the feel of the orginal XK-E or E Type and is a true Grand Tourer. There is no doubt that this car attracts attention.