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1997 Jaguar XJ8 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Jaguar XJ, XJ6, XJ12, XJ8 and XJR
Generation
X300 (1995 to 1997)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SAJGX2741VC006198
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 33 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,150 to $12,000
Median$8,500
Sales behind it33Likely

From 33 sales of the Jaguar XJ, XJ6, XJ12, XJ8 and XJR X300 (1995 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,150 and $12,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Jaguar Vanden PlasBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$6,150
1997 Jaguar XJRBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$14,500
1997 Jaguar Vanden PlasBring a Trailer, April 17, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 17, 2026$8,000
1997 Jaguar Vanden PlasBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$3,950
1997 Jaguar XJ6Bring a Trailer, March 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 25, 2026$7,000
1997 Jaguar XJRBring a Trailer, Feb. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 16, 2026$5,750
1997 Jaguar XJ6LBring a Trailer, July 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2025$11,000
1997 Jaguar XJ6Bring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$9,500