2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Quartz Grey / Dove Leather 44k miles California Car

2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 2-Door Description

2005 saw the final evolution of the classic XK8 (X100) that was launched to great accolades in 1997 and was soon deemed a more fitting successor to the venerable E-Type Jaguar than was it's predecessor, thecontroversial XJS...Throughout it's ten year production run the XK8 was continually enhanced and improved culminating with the 2005 modelyear version. The new exterior changes introduced for 2005 gave the car a bolder, more aggressive and more muscular look. These included re-sculpted front and rear bumpers, boxed rocker panels and elimination of the side rub strips. This appearance facelift was complimented by the larger 4.2 liter engine with redesigned metal timing chain tensioners, much stronger "Morse" multilink primary timing chains and mated to a new six speed automatic transmission, larger wheels and tires along with nearly 900 other under the skin mechanical tweaks that made their debut in 2003.The Quartz metallic paint over Dove leather and black top makes for a particularly handsome combination on this vehicle. In addition this car has had the top latch hydraulic hose upgrade done to correct the original design flaw that could result in the infamous "green shower" resulting from the hose connection to the latch bursting and fluid leaking from the overhead console. Other recent maintenance includes new ceramic front brake pads, new front brake rotors, brake light switch and Bosch battery. This is a southern California car and has covered just over 44k miles, nearly half of most cars of this year...