April 29, 2022 Update – We’re pleased to report after several counter bids from several different potential buyers, the private seller accepted an $8,500 counteroffer. Congrats to both the seller and buyer!

April 20, 2022 Update – The high bid of $6,100 did not meet the seller’s reserve price of $9,900, so we’ve moved this 1999 Jaguar XJR to our “Rides Still Available” Page. If you are serious about buying Jaguar, you can click the blue “Buy Now or Make an Offer” button below to navigate to the bidding page where you can agree to pay the “Buy Now” price of $9,900 or enter a reasonable counter-offer we will present to the seller.

The Guys With Rides team is proud to offer this 1999 Jaguar XJR sedan in an online, reserve-style auction on behalf of the owner’s estate.  Bidding opens Wednesday, April 6, 2022, and will continue for fourteen (14) consecutive days ending on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 7:00 PM

We’re excited as this Jaguar is our latest “Reasonable Rides” offering, which means the reserve price is $10,00o or less.

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Jaguar produced the X308 version of its full-size XJ luxury sedan from 1997 to 2003.  Featuring Jaguar’s AJ-V8 and independent rear suspension, it was the third and final evolution of the XJ40 platform dating back to 1986.

The XJR was the performance version. Powered by a supercharged version of the 4.0 L V8, XJRs also came equipped with sport suspension, wider wheels and tires, and matte-black exterior window trim, save for chrome window frames and rain gutters.  The XJR featured a body-colored radiator grille surround, but with a stainless-steel mesh insert rather than the normal vanes. Other exterior touches include the “XJR” rear badging and larger exhaust outlets and fog lamps. Inside, the steering wheel was wrapped in black leather with wood accents and frames a 170-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline.  The XJR was capable of achieving 0-60 miles per hour in just under six seconds and was electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph.

The 1999 Anthracite Black Metallic over black leather example is now offered for auction by the close friend of the second owner who recently passed away (the friend now has clear title to the car).  The second owner meticulously maintained this XJR during their twenty years of ownership. The maintenance and repair receipts amassed during that time are included as part of the sale.

In addition to the specifications mentioned above, this 1999 Jaguar XJR features heated and power-adjustable front bucket seats, automatic climate control, and eighteen-inch five-spoke wheels shod with two new 255/40 tires in front (the rear tires, while older, have an acceptable amount of tread life).  Other recent maintenance includes an oil and filter change, new front shock mounts, a  refurbished armrest/folding cupholder, and a professional detail of the exterior, interior, and engine compartment. Imperfections are noted (water spots and minor scratches) in the paint which are typical for a vehicle of this vintage. The Sunroof is in excellent working condition and the headliner was replaced in recent years. The car features automatic climate control and a cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer.

The complimentary CarFax® confirms this 1999 Jaguar XJR to be a two-owner, accident-free example. To review the CarFax, please click on the picture below. When finished, click on your browser’s back button to return back to this listing:

The pre-purchase inspection confirmed this 1999 Jaguar XJR  to be in excellent working order with only minor blemishes documented in the photographs.  The picture below contains the Lemon Squad Pre-Purchase Inspection completed and prepared on Monday, April 4, 2022, just prior to the start of this auction.

Important Note: The inspector’s report comments that when he connected his OBD II scanner, the computer appeared to be reset.  Unfortunately, in the days leading up to the inspection, the car’s battery went dead from non-use. Consequently, what appeared to be a computer reset was in fact a result of the battery going flat.  The seller reports that while the car has been in his possession, it has never displayed any check engine lights after several hundred miles of driving.

To review the Pre-Purchase Inspection, please click on the picture below. When finished, click on your browser’s back button to return back to this listing:

To help you make informed bids, Classic.com, the analytics and search engine for the Classic Car market, provides an interactive graph of recent comparable sales in the past two years. By clicking on the green dots, you can navigate to each comparable car sold as a way to help you make an educated bid on the car we are featuring for auction here:

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If you have any questions about this all-black 1999 Jaguar XJR before the start of the auction, please leave a comment below or feel free to call Rudy directly at 877-468-6497. Thank you for looking and happy bidding!