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Jaguar introduced the XJS model in 1975, marking its move from sports cars to sporting grand tourers. By the time the XJS went out of production in 1996, it had evolved into a very sophisticated, well-built, two-door grand tourer. During its 21 year production lifespan, it was continually upgraded to meet the demands of the market and changing technologies. The car chosen to replace the XJS was the XK8, car coded within the factory as X-100.
Ford took over Jaguar in 1990 and at the time there was little in the pipe in the way of proposed new Jaguar models. The XJS was proving to be popular and sales were strong, but Ford knew that it was vital to launch new models in order to improve profitability and sales. The first products of Ford involvement with Jaguar were the replacements for the XJ40 (the X-300 saloons).
The XK8 utilized the existing floorpan of the XJS but significantly updated to meet the ever-increasing demands of the lucrative and prestigious sports car market. It was given an all-new body style and interior trim elements, along with new mechanical components. Under the hood was the 4.0-liter V8 engine. The exterior design featured retro styling cues from the older E-Type sports cars and the XJ220 'supercar'. For marketing purpose the car remained a 2+2 with a limited rear seating arrangement.
The V8 engine was mated to the latest electronically controlled GM 400 transmission that was in-turn mated to the Jaguar J-gate transmission control.
This particular example has the 4-liter, 290 horsepower V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission with overdrive. It has a power convertible top, many power options, and 37,741 actual miles on the odometer. It is finished in Sapphire Blue over Cream interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
Ford took over Jaguar in 1990 and at the time there was little in the pipe in the way of proposed new Jaguar models. The XJS was proving to be popular and sales were strong, but Ford knew that it was vital to launch new models in order to improve profitability and sales. The first products of Ford involvement with Jaguar were the replacements for the XJ40 (the X-300 saloons).
The XK8 utilized the existing floorpan of the XJS but significantly updated to meet the ever-increasing demands of the lucrative and prestigious sports car market. It was given an all-new body style and interior trim elements, along with new mechanical components. Under the hood was the 4.0-liter V8 engine. The exterior design featured retro styling cues from the older E-Type sports cars and the XJ220 'supercar'. For marketing purpose the car remained a 2+2 with a limited rear seating arrangement.
The V8 engine was mated to the latest electronically controlled GM 400 transmission that was in-turn mated to the Jaguar J-gate transmission control.
This particular example has the 4-liter, 290 horsepower V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission with overdrive. It has a power convertible top, many power options, and 37,741 actual miles on the odometer. It is finished in Sapphire Blue over Cream interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
Sale Price :
USD $8,470
2016 Mecum : Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $13,000
1997 Jaguar XK8 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XK8
(Data based on Model Year 1997 sales)
1997 JAGUAR XK8 Chassis#: SAJGX5749VC004796 Sold for USD$9,350 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SAJGX2741VC001650 Sold for USD$19,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Chassis#: sajgx2747vc009350 Sold for USD$4,400 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Chassis#: sajgx5747vc013271 Sold for USD$14,300 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$9,900 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Sold for USD$10,250 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1997 Jaguar XK-8 Sold for USD$8,250 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SAJGX2740VC011764 Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$7,700 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$7,700 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SAJGX2746VC006522 Sold for USD$11,550 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$9,350 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupé Chassis#: SAJJGAED3AR015824 Sold for USD$13,976 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Sold for USD$7,920 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Chassis#: SAJGX2746VC005368 Sold for USD$6,600 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe Sold for USD$7,029 2019 H & H - Pavilion Gardens Buxton | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Chassis#: SAJGX274XVC003476 Sold for USD$7,920 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | |
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SAJGX2742VC004105 Sold for USD$8,470 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 'The Shaguar' (Reproduction) Chassis#: SAJJGAFD3AR015318 Sold for USD$10,458 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse |
Jaguar XK8s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1997 Jaguar XK8's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $15,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2022 Mecum Indy | ||||
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CVTBLE | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $4,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Portland | $8,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | SAJJGAFD3AR010802 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | SAJJGAED3AR019079 | 2018 H & H Auctions Pavilion Gardens | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Dallas | $7,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | SAJJGAED3AR007810 | 2017 Barons : Spring Classic | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Houston | $10,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $5,500 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1997 JAGUAR XK8 | 2015 McCormick's Auction # 59 | $4,200 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | ||||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | ||||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2015 Collector Car Productons Toronto | $4,500 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $7,500 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2015 Leake Auctions Dallas, Tx | $9,250 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2015 Carlisle Events : Zephyrhills Winter Auction | ||||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $6,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | SAJJGAFD3AR014289 | 2014 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $6,000 | |||
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CVT | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $11,500 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | $6,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Silver Auction Portland | $7,000 | |||
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CVT | 2013 McCormick's Auction 54 Palm Springs | $4,700 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4.0/290 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | $7,000 | |||
1997 JAGUAR XK8 CVTBLE | 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 52 | $9,100 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $7,000 | |||
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $8,500 |
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