Jaguar XK 8 1996

1996 Jaguar XK8 Coupé (Oldtimer Eligible)• With just 42,016 kilometers recorded from new • Striking and rare original color combination of Antigua Blue over an Oatmeal interior • Fully matching-numbers example as confirmed by its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate • Regularly maintained by its original Jaguar dealer through 2017, as recorded by the original warranty and service books • Documented by a clean CarVX Report • Early example powered by its desirable matching-numbers 4.0-liter V8 • Eligible for registration as a historic vehicle • One of the era's most elegant and charming British two-door 2+2 grand tourersManufactured in September 1996, this original left-hand-drive XK8 Coupé was finished in striking Antigua Blue over an Oatmeal interior, a color combination it retains to this day. It was dispatched that same month through Jaguar Japan Kabushiki Kaisha.Acquired through Jaguar Osaka, Japan, the car was first registered in November 1996 by its first owner, who would retain it until 2018. Accompanying the car to this day, its original service and warranty books document regular maintenance carried out exclusively by its original Jaguar dealer, including throughout the four-year warranty period, with all scheduled services conscientiously performed. A clean CARVX report further accompanies the car, while the steadily increasing mileage recorded over the years supports its. Since June 2018, consistent use and well-documented maintenance history is documented.Offered at public sale in Hyogo in June 2018, following a full respray in its original Antigua Blue, the Jaguar XK8 left Japan shortly thereafter, with just under 30,000 km showing on its odometer.Imported into Germany by Jaguar Classic in Essen. The car has been since it's importation very well maintained including a major service carried out in 2021 at 34,000 kilometers, as well as a service performed in 2022 by Jaguar specialist CJ Automobile Service in Germany, during which several of the model's known problem areas were addressed, including the installation of a complete new timing chain kit with tensioners, water pump, and thermostat of 3rd generation, an other oil service and brake fluid replacement was done in 2024The car just received in November 2026 a full service including: all filters, all fluids, spark plugs, new performance brake discs Zimmermann Coat-Z and Brembo's brake pads.The car runs perfectly and it's in a mint condition.Celebrating its 30th anniversary and now entering collectible status, this low-mileage, fully matching-numbers Jaguar XK8 has been regularly maintained and remains presented in its stunning original Antigua Blue. This particularly appealing example, probably one of the best on the European market is ready to join a discerning collection, where it may be preserved in its present condition or enjoyed on the open road.We kindly ask that only serious buyers enquire. The price is firm, so low offers will be respectfully declined.