2001 Jaguar XJ8
***NO RESERVE***

Registration – BF51 WVA

Chassis No. – SAJAC13M51LF41050

M.O.T. – NO

Odometer – 56,000

‘BF51 WVA’ is a nice looking example of the spacious and luxurious XJ8 in X308 form. ‘BF51 WVA’ is a four owner car with the first and second owners accounting for the first 21 years and 11 months of the car’s history. MOT records show that the mileage has been accrued in a nicely linear fashion with today’s total standing at only around 56,000 miles. ‘BF51 WVA’s’ last MOT expired in August 2024 so will need re-testing before road use. ‘BF51 WVA’ features the esteemed AJ-V8 engine in 4-litre form and a five speed ZF automatic transmission. ‘BF51 WVA’ has a category D insurance marker logged against it dating from 2014 and is offered here with no reserve.

The X308 Jaguar XJ saloon was originally intended to feature a new engine from owner Ford’s stable. That unit wasn’t ready in time, however, and so the XJ was gifted the impressive Jaguar AJ-V8 unit in 3.2 and 4.0-litre flavours. ‘BF51 WVA’ benefits from the bigger of the duo which was originally rated at a useful 290 bhp and 290 Ib-ft of torque. This configuration not only offered sublime refinement but also a competitive and impressive turn of speed for a large saloon car. ‘BF51 WVA’s’ sensible mileage and accompanying Jaguar service history results in it receiving a “good” rating for engine and transmission and an “excellent” for electrics.

Presented in gleaming black this X308 Jaguar is a handsome example which manages to retain a significant amount of design DNA from the XJ range dating right back to the late 1960’s. The quad headlamps and wide chrome grill give ‘BF51 WVA’ an impressive road presence and the 17-inch Celtic alloy wheels round off the look very well. The interior of ‘BF51 WVA’ is very spacious and luxurious, trimmed in Oatmeal leather which is accompanied by ample walnut veneer. The Antelope hued carpets are even leather edge bound for extra luxury and durability. Bodywork, paintwork and interior are all rated as “good.”

In summary:

· A low owner example with a sensible, seemingly original mileage

· Offering a sophisticated livery of black over light hued leather

· Complete with plenty of provenance providing paperwork