2001 Jaguar XK8 Convertible With 43,000 Miles

The Jaguar XK8 Convertible was first shown at the 1996 New York Auto Show, where it played to rave reviews. Sleek, smooth, and finished in the classically elegant style for which the English brand has long been known, the XK8 Convertible's aesthetically pleasing form has turned heads for decades, while offering the performance of a true British GT. - this 2001 Jaguar XK8 Convertible has been driven only 43,000 miles and is -in true concourse condition.- The seller, who is the third owner, says he bought the automobile from -an 80-year-old gentleman who had purchased it almost brand-new from the original owner.-- that the dual-overhead-cam, 4.0-liter aluminum V8 is original to the car, has not been rebuilt, does not leak, and -runs like it came from the factory yesterday.- Equipped with four valves per cylinder and variable intake valve timing, this Jaguar-engineered-and-built AJ27 engine made Ward's 10 Best engine list for 2000. When new, it generated 290 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. A five-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes and delivers power to a rear differential with a 3.06:1 gear ratio. The fifth transmission gear is an overdrive ratio. This automobile appears to be finished in Westminster Blue. The fabric convertible top is black and is said to be like new.- that the car's exterior is free of dings, dents, or swirls, and there are no body blemishes. - there is no rust to be seen on the vehicle. The original wheels are reportedly in like-new condition. - The interior upholstery is ivory in color with leather seating surfaces.- that all interior upholstery is in like-new condition, as is the brown carpeting. The dashboard is trimmed in burl walnut, which appears to be in excellent condition. All dashboard gauges are functional. The locks and windows are reportedly in working order, as is the stereo. There is a CD changer in the trunk that does not work. - - that the Yokohama Avid Ascend GT tires are two years old and have seen only 2000 miles of use. The rear tires are sized at 255/45/R18, and the fronts are 245/45/R18. The brake pads were reportedly changed about 5,000 miles ago.- that no suspension work has ever been done and that the vehicle has not been modified in any way. - he is not aware of any problems with the bushings or shocks. - he has driven the car only very gently on a few short trips and around town. The owner's manual and any other documents that came with the car will be delivered to the purchaser. The owner states that he is selling this 2001 Jaguar XK8 Convertible because he is of advanced age and is downsizing.