2010 Jaguar XK Portfolio

Whist those healthy production numbers speak to the relative ubiquity of the X150, this superb example is a different kettle of fish. Firstly, it sits within a sweet spot in the X150 lineage being a naturally aspirated 5-litre XK in range topping Portfolio trim and boasting a stunningly low original mileage. As well as all the sophisticated refinements that its Portfolio status bestows, this XK is finished in the rare and sublime Caviar livery. Caviar was exclusive to the XKs in 2010 and is a beguiling iridescent hue that appears somewhere between a deep black and a bold burgundy depending on the light under which it is viewed. No official figures are available but it certainly one of the rarer XK liveries.

This example was supplied new by Minster Jaguar of York in May 2010. A further two keepers and approximately 13,000 miles would cover the period up to June 2014 when the XK was placed into the current family’s ownership. Since then, only a further 14,000 miles or so have been added to that modest total. In February of this year the car’s ownership was transferred within the family bringing the keeper tally to five in total.

With the XK today presented in a condition commensurate with the family’s view of it as “a special car,” it comes with a full Jaguar dealer and specialist service history and is perfectly placed to delight its next lucky keeper.

The X150 was always a handsome beast. Ian Callum’s design managed to tighten up and modernise the XK8 without throwing Geoff Lawson’s concept out with the bath water. This example doubles down on those good automotive bones in at least a couple of ways, too. The Caviar hue suits the muscular curves of the XK exceptionally well in our opinion. Its premium metallic iridescence seems to offer up new combinations over time. Its considerable visual range spanning from deep black to a warm brown and then burgundy undertones that emerge in sunlight. Its allure is only heightened by its scarcity.

Then there’s the prominent Portfolio external features that help to further set it apart from less well blessed XKs. The superb and generously proportioned 20-inch Kalimnos alloy wheels do an admirable job of appropriately filling the car’s commodious wheel arches. The matrix meshed radiator and chin spoiler grills add an additional sporting accent to all the Casino Square sophistication making this an XK to visually savour.

Given this is now a sixteen-year-old car, our diligent consignment team do note a handful of minor imperfections which are almost inevitable for a car of this type and age. Small stone chips are noted on that “Sayer nose” and a few other areas of the bodywork. They also note some watermarking to the paint on the nearside rear wing. Those impressive Kalimnos split rimmed alloys get a clean bill of health, however, as do all other exterior aspects of this fine Jaguar.

The influence of the Portfolio specification is wrought more obviously still in the cabin of the XK. The Portfolio oeuvre is often associated with a light interior palette and that’s the case here. Ivory hued soft grain leather is the order of the day which rubs shoulders with Oyster shaded fascia accents, Oyster carpets, Alston headlining and plenty of twin-needle Ivory stitching. This well-chosen light palette really gives this luxurious cabin an airy and surprisingly modern character.

The condition of the upholstery looks very impressive overall with the perforated seat centres adding additional appeal as well as allowing the heating and ventilation functions to work their magic more easily. The front seats are 16-way electrically adjustable also. The rear seats of the XK are more performative than practical but identically trimmed and faultlessly presented also.

The dash and centre console are enhanced with accents of varnished and highly polished Rich Oak Veneer. The centre console is further differentiated by the signature rising, rotary gear selector which marks out all post 2009 facelifted cars as well as adding still more theatre to every trip. This is a highly specified Jaguar, too. Highlights from a long build sheet include 540-watt Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system, reverse park control, front park aid, adaptive dynamics, keyless entry, heated windscreen and steering wheel and satellite navigation. And the list goes on (and is included for your perusal)!

The surprisingly practical aspects of the XK are most readily manifested in the accessible and well-shaped boot. Accessed by a large opening hatch this is trimmed in deep pile dark carpet complete with luggage protection strips. Lifting the boot floor reveals the full original tool kit and space saver spare wheel and tyre.

One of the headline upgrades from the 2009 facelift was the fitments of the Gen III AJ-V8 engine in a five-litre capacity. This respected unit is renowned for its torquey midrange and accompanying sonorous V8 soundtrack. This engine was originally rated at 385bhp and 380Ib-ft or torque at just 3,500rpm. Despite the sophisticated boulevard cruiser looks, this naturally aspirated V8 could offer a 0-60mpm time of around 5.2 seconds and a top speed which was electronically limited to 155mph. This power and torque are fed to the rear wheels via the impressive ZF 6HP28 six-speed automatic transmission.

Lifting the curvaceous bonnet of the XK reveals a very clean and impeccably original engine bay. There is not too much to see here due to Jaguar’s use of extensive engine covers by 2010. All inner panels look clean and straight and the whole bay exudes the air of a cherished and well cared for example. What can be seen of the underside of the Jaguar appears commensurate with a carefully used, low mileage example.

That well cared for demeanour is only reinforced by the paperwork archive accompanying the car. This includes the current V5 Registration Document in the name of the owner. The owner notes that the Jaguar hasn’t been used for the last 12 months but has been dry stored with a battery conditioner attached. As such the Jaguar does not hold a current MoT with the most recent one having expired in August 2025. This was an advisory free pass as were all the car’s MoTs bar the first one which purely opined about the engine covers and undertrays obscuring the tester’s view!

The original book pack is on hand including the all-important service book. This contains a full ten service stamps covering mileages from 5,117 to 26,671. These have all been performed by either franchised Jaguar dealers or independent marque specialists. Other highlights include a number of invoices detailing services and parts procured in order to diligently maintain the XK.

Of course, the supercharged X150 XKs tend to hog this model’s limelight somewhat. However, it is the naturally aspirated Gen III engine that will prove to be the sweet spot for many. 385 brawny British horsepower proves absolutely loads for today’s crowded British roads and the torquey but still hard-edged character of this engine perhaps suits the civilised GT continent crossing ethos even better in the real world.

One thing is beyond dispute. If you are looking for a post facelift XK this low mileage, empathetically owned Portfolio iteration in a stunning and rare colourway is going to prove hard to beat. Despite these being relatively ubiquitous cars, this example is very far from common for all those reasons and more. We heartily commend it to you.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £15,000 - £18,000.

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