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1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

  • Chassis Number: SAJGX2742VC004105
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

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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
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 ConvertibleSAJJGAFD3AR0108022018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum   
1997 Jaguar XK8SAJJGAED3AR0190792018 H & H Auctions Pavilion Gardens   
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 2017 Mecum : Dallas$7,000  
1997 Jaguar XK8SAJJGAED3AR0078102017 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 ConvertibleSAJJGAFD3AR0142892014 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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