This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Introduced in 1996, the XK8 was Jaguar’s first generation of the modern grand tourer, powered by the brand’s new V8 and representing a major step forward for the marque following the XJ-S This 1997 example is finished in Ice Blue with a contrasting Oatmeal leather interior, featuring wood veneer trim, alloy wheels and the elegant proportions of the fixed-head coupé Powered by Jaguar’s 4-litre AJ26 V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, delivering 290bhp to the rear wheels and offering impressive in a rather refined 'Jaguar' way Believed to remain close to factory specification with no significant modifications from standard Supplied new in January 1997 via Stratstone London, the car retains its original purchase invoice, with a full history from new until 2017 and various receipts for maintenance on file Offered with its original leather wallet containing the handbook and service book, supporting invoices, MOT valid until April 2026, and displaying just 38,473 miles at the time of photography A smart, low-mileage XK8 from the first year of production, ideal for the collector or enthusiast seeking a refined and usable modern classic.