XK8 Coupe Like 1965 Coupe E-Type XKE and Other Makes w/Covered Headlamps

2005 Jaguar XK Description

2005 Jaguar XK8 Coupe Series 1, Phase 2B.

Perfect Carfax-no accidents...original paint.

Only approximately 200 of these 2005 naturally aspirated coupes were imported.

This car when new, wasnear$75k.

This car represents the last of a breed of Jaguar sports cars that have the "classic" look...and genuine glass headlights.Today's cars are aggressive and somewhat sinisterlooking...this being the trend.

The "Phase 2" signifies 4.2 engine upgrade and 6-speed ZF transmission upgrade.

The "B" signifies upgraded front nose with lower valance air inlet, rocker panel ground effects, larger and optional Atlas wheels, brushed aluminum bezels on instruments and shifter housing.

*Note* This is a one year only 2005 production model. There were a few that didn't sell in the next year that got titled as 2006 models, but all were manufactured in 2005.

Fabulous Platinum Silver Metallic. The best of the production run with upgraded toughened-up 4.2 Lincoln LS based V8 engine and top tier ZF 6-speed transmission.

Collector preferred timeless 3-gauge center dash package (this was actually an option not to get the navigation) instead of outdated (can't get upgrades) early Jaguar XK8 navigation (99 percent of coupes have navigation). All R models have navigation.

Previous long term ownershipby a lady physician in Tampa Florida and was garaged day and night. In my ownership for the past three years it has been garaged in a climate controlled garage. Just pent $1,500 on new BFG G-Force tires, alignment and wiper arm assemblies and blades.

Still has a fresh new-car interior smell.

*Note* Not to be compared to the early cars with 4.0 engine timing chain design failure, oil consumption, interior heat/heater control valvefailure and nearly all 5-speed transmission failure. Ford and Jaguar got these cars right. The cabin heating system heater control valve assembly was upgraded from the early cars (imagine no heat when you need it the most).No accidents and no salt exposure. Engine bay and underbody hardware like new.Of theonly 200 '05-'06 coupes imported please note,most of the'06 cars did not not havebeautiful wood steering wheels.

I just installed a brand new full size Jaguar specific battery that will add reliability for the next five years to come.

*Note* The previous owner installed a single CD sound system in place of the originalchanger system in the trunk. It was done professionally and all features(electric antenna) and speakers are working properly. The changers can be fussy.It may have failed and was not serviceable.The single CD is more user friendly.

*Note* Did you know? ....this car has a spare tire and tool kit.Spare has never been on the ground. Tools never out of there storage container. This is the last of an era folks, with a sports car having a for-real spare tire.

This is an excellent example that has been pampered and has low mileage compared to the mainstream out on the market. Thereare a sea of convertibles out there and plenty of early coupes with thesubstandard engines and transmissions. If you want one of these gorgeous late Series One coupes, this is one to keep. The engines and transmissions have been proven trouble free up into the 200k mile range.

I will be happy to fax you a copy of the current Carfax.

I am the 3rd owner and am a retired Jaguar and British Leyland technician/collector.

I have driven this car maybe 1000 miles in my ownership. Showed it twice. It took me two years of constant searching to find this needle in the haystack example.

This car has not spent it's life out in the regular atmosphere with humidity, heat and cold. Year round climate control means that all rubber and plastic pieces are in near, as new condition. This means things like plastic window regulator and door latching bits inside the doors, rubber window seals, vacuum lines, multi-pin connectors, the gorgeousun-faded wood dash fascia and the supple original leather seats ...and especially the head liner are in pristine condition.

The windshield is perfect. No dents in the body.

The multi-layer lacquer coating on the steering wheel and the shift knob still feel like glass in your hands, just like new. The seats have not been paintedor touched up like you will find with the cars at the dealerships. No silicone spray in the engine bay toglam thingsup for a picture like the dealers do on most used cars. Owned by non smokers. The car shows like a one to two year old car naturally, on it's own merit.

Car is titled and registered in my name only. Two sets of keys, owners handbook and sound system handbook are included.

I can send more pics if requested. I can be reached for specifics on my cell: 478 957 9778. Car is available for viewing located in the Macon, Georgia area.