[{"id": 12857798, "authorName": "alsancle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alsancle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About as nice as I have ever seen. Good luck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1698876424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12857874, "authorName": "57beefheart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57beefheart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Handsome machine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698877323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12857994, "authorName": "Duckie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckie/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Duckie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698878566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12858117, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car perfectly illustrates why people want a Jaguar.......", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1698879735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858178, "authorName": "KenSpooner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenspooner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "51 years ago, I had a '57 two tone grey MK VIII. This one sure brings back good memories. The dash is a DAZZLER !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698880298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858359, "authorName": "XK140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xk140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have its original Jack and wheelbrace. And can you provide a photo of the front passenger side tool kit, with the lid open showing its contents... many thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698882354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858389, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you looking at the same car I am? This needs nothing if you are going to drive it occationally for a few years and sell. If you keept this for an investment, you are in need to repair that frame rust and all of the body mounts. Once the body is off for that, you can easily slip deep down the rabbit hole of full restoration.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698882667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858503, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello fellow BAT Jaguar enthusiasts. This is indeed a beautiful car. I would consider it a high quality driver that you drive to any show with pride. I will post pictures of the tool kit. The rust is very isolated to the center body mount on the drivers side and the inner rocker panel at that area. There are multiple pictures of that one spot, so please don\u2019t think those are pictures of multiple body mounts. It\u2019s different angles to show in detail, the rest of the body mounts appear solid. The frame it\u2019s self is solid. Thanks for looking. It\u2019s a nice car with a lot to offer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698883673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858519, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xk140. If you need more detailed pictures of the tool kit let me know. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698883842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858525, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will look at the jack as well to confirm. @xk140", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698883881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858669, "authorName": "XK140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xk140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake. Thanks, but there is a second tool kit in the right front side inner door as well. Can you take some pics of that one as well as the already pictured left front door", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698885325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858941, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Description states that this lovely Mk VIII is equipped with a four-speed automatic gearbox with no mention of such a modification. Original gearbox would have been a Borg Warner three-speed auto box.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698888864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12858974, "authorName": "427CSX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427csx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been around these for decades but never saw one with a four speed automatic. Is the car modified or is the listing in error?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698889200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12859633, "authorName": "Rotovegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotovegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re Granny Post\r\nThese cars came with a DG auto\r\nIn fact it was 3 Speed and the Torque Concerter Lockup gave you Direct Drive\r\nI have seen Mk8 and 9 with a ZF 4HP22 fitted\r\nThat makes a fantastic conversation it\u2019s 3.6 Jaguar XJ40\r\nThis Mk8 looks beautiful and is a credit to the restorers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698904226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12859672, "authorName": "Mark63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the Heritage Certificate for it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698906907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12859673, "authorName": "Mark63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark63/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Mark63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698906933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12860479, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the sunroof open and also of the petrol fillers open would be welcome. Are both petrol tanks operative?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698933082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12860710, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Granny BaT wrote the description, im sure just an oversight on their part and I did not pick up on it before approval. That is the stock transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698935179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12860720, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark63 We do not have a heritage certificate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698935229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12860737, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EPe Both fuel tanks are functional and have fresh fuel in them. We have not had the sunroof open. But I will get some pictures for you today. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698935362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12861719, "authorName": "spickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spickey/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by spickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698942731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12861878, "authorName": "tomjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color. Considering Pearl Grey for my own XK-140 (OTS). The color changes in different light seemingly to shift from white to grey and then a hint of blue. What a great MK VIII.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698943624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12861935, "authorName": "Duckie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckie/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Duckie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698943969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12862474, "authorName": "spickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spickey/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by spickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698945758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12866004, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EPe Here are pictures of the sun roof opening and open. Also inside both fuel doors. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698956676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12866060, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xk140 Here is pictures of the other tool kit. First two are the drivers door, the second two are the passenger side tools. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698956842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12867637, "authorName": "jagmike90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmike90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The automatics typically came with a bench front seat, with the bucket seats used in the manual cars. This is unique.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698966980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12867851, "authorName": "jagmike90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmike90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spoke too soon, after reviewing the cars on Saloondata.com it looks like the bucket seats with an automatic was more common than I thought.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698969291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12870057, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagmike90. Rarer still are bucket seats with an adjustable seat back. I've only ever seen one MkIX so equipped. It should have been standard, as the fixed position seats are unpleasantly upright, in my opinion (I've owned two MKIXs, one with bucket seats and four speed standard, the other with a bench seat and \nBorg Warner automatic.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699022445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12902402, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake ~ Now you're 100% certain that the upholstery is real leather hides, and not vinyl, ambla, \"pleather,\" etc.?\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have a difficult time discerning the difference between leather and vinyl upholstery, here\u2019s what you do: get down and reach under the seat and find the edge of the upholstery material wrapped around the seat form with your finger. Peel back the material enough to see the underside of the material. If it looks like suede (the rough side of the hide), it\u2019s leather. If it\u2019s a fabric backing, it\u2019s vinyl. Easy as that!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699379834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12907616, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD I will confirm this tomorrow, just to be 100% sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699403597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12910357, "authorName": "TomStanley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomstanley/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by TomStanley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699461060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12910548, "authorName": "spickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spickey/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by spickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699462347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12910824, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD The seats in this beautiful Jaguar are indeed real leather. Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699464385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12910932, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake ~ Thanks for checking!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699465164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12910941, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699465208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12912462, "authorName": "FinnDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finndog/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by FinnDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699470040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12912769, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know whether the front disc arrangement from the Mk IX will bolt right up to replace the front drums on the Mk VIII?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699470831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12913167, "authorName": "KITZU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitzu/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by KITZU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699471930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914605, "authorName": "spickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spickey/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by spickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699476533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914725, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699476881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914814, "authorName": "spickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spickey/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by spickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699477146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914821, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699477174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914864, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699477286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12914977, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699477657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12915347, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When Jaguars looked like Jaguars! Very nice driver! Mitigate the limited rust and enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699478625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12915529, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD, i cannot answer your question, but from what I have read, the disks of the MkIX were no better than the drums of the MkVIII, except for not fading. So if you don't plan to do a lot of Alpine driving or rallying, you might prefer to keep the drums.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699479215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12915630, "authorName": "DGorvetzian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgorvetzian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with @EPe; the disc brakes on my MkIX are, well, functional. It's a lot of weight, a lot of momentum, and not a lot of stopping power. I haven't driven a Mk VIII, but I can't imagine it would be worth the investment to swap to a Mk IX disc system.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699479633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12915720, "authorName": "DGorvetzian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgorvetzian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an absolutely beautiful vehicle! Chrome, paint, interior, dash, engine all look stunning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699479971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12915943, "authorName": "Td1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1959/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Td1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699480742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916015, "authorName": "EPe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @DGorvetzian, this car appears to have been renovated to a very high standard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699480995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12916039, "authorName": "Gregoire7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoire7/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Gregoire7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699481092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916045, "authorName": "deuxCV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deuxcv/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by deuxCV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699481120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916208, "authorName": "Td1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1959/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Td1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699481803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916210, "authorName": "IndyErik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indyerik/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by IndyErik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699481812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916253, "authorName": "Td1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1959/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Td1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916301, "authorName": "zaf20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaf20/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by zaf20", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916307, "authorName": "Td1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1959/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Td1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916323, "authorName": "IndyErik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indyerik/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by IndyErik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916340, "authorName": "zaf20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaf20/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by zaf20", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916353, "authorName": "Td1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1959/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Td1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12916386, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/8/23 at $20,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699482658, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12916458, "authorName": "427cobrasnake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427cobrasnake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all the bids and positive comments. Anyone who is restoring or has restored a jag like this knows this car is worth far more than 20k. Thanks again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699483028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12916952, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake. I agree with you that these fine big Jags ought to get more respect in the marketplace ( I've owned two MK IXs over the years). Especially given how few have survived or been restored to you level because of the off putting gap between cost of restoration and end value, even at the better price of $35,000 that another MKVIII went for hear on BaT a few months ago. MKIXs tend to do better thn VIIIs for no good reason, explained wih somewhat twisted logic that, having made fewer VIIIs than IXs due to their very short 56-57 production run, fewer examples of quality cars have come to market over the years to establish a broader range of values. The irony of this plausible explanation is that it flys in the face of the often touted proposition that rarity enhances value!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699487559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12917138, "authorName": "DGorvetzian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgorvetzian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake... Totally agree. I think it's just a matter of finding the right buyer. I paid $20K for my Mk IX with a blown engine and vinyl interior just because the frame and body were in such good condition. Your vehicle is stunning, and would've made any new owner proud to drive it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699489317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12918908, "authorName": "thersh6232", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thersh6232/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427cobrasnake Looks like these in this condition have sold recently for a high of $35,500 and a low of $14,850.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699536610, "type": "comment"}]