Jaguar XK8's CRAZIEST Launch Accessories? | Rare 1996 Memorabilia Review (JMM3118 Sept 96) XKR X100

Step back in time with us to the launch of the iconic Jaguar XK8 in September 1996! We've got our hands on the original Accessories and Collectables brochure (JMM3118) and are revealing some of the wild, wonderful, and now super-rare XK8 branded gear Jaguar pushed back then.

You won't believe some of the exclusive items offered! We review the brochure and showcase the kinds of memorabilia early XK8 enthusiasts could get.

Did anyone actually buy these? Maybe you did! Do you own any of these rare 1996 Jaguar XK8 accessories or collectables? Let us know in the comments – show off your collection or share your memories!

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00:00 Introduction
00:55 Launch brochures
02:00 Accessories brochure
02:18 Extra special
03:30 Brochure index
04:00 Style - Exquisite (Alloy wheels, chrome dust caps, number plates and finishers).
05:17 Touring - Excursion (Touring kit. atlases, snow chains, GB sticker and winter wheels).
06:08 Security - Exclude - (Inclination sensor, alpha dot, steering lock, window etching, locking wheel nuts and tracker).
07:11 Practical - Exact (Fuel car, starting cables, bulb kit, pressure gauge, torches, type pump and boot net).
07:42 Communications - Expressive (GSM sim cards telephone holster, CD player, telephone, cassette cleaner CD magazine and carry case).
09:08 Safety - Extra careful (Warning triangle, first aid kit, warning light, fire extinguisher, child seat, infant carrier, booster cushion and travel table).
09:34 Car care - Excellence (Soft top cleaner, sponge, valet kit, alloy wheel cleaner kit and car care products).
09:57 Protection - Extreme (Boot timer, boot mat, fog lamp covers, splash guards, headlamp covers rubber mats, and car covers).
10:32 Comfort - Extravagance (Lambs wool rugs, Carpets, wind deflector, self dipping mirror, seat covers and cup holder).
11:02 Stowing - Exclusive (Boat rack options, basic, luggage box, ski rack and mountain bike).
12:50 Travel - Expedition (Luggage options, classic, fabric and rigid. Plus business case, travel kit and sport bag).
13:46 Fashion - Expose (Rugby shirt, T shirt, sunglasses, umbrella, cap, crombie scarf, hooded bath robes, Belt, polo shirt and sweatshirt).
13:46 Leather and sink - Executive (Wallets, purse, gloves, watches ties, and jackets).
14:42 Lifestyle - Exude (Beach towel, limited edition print, book, model. pen set, lighter, lapel pin, key fob, Swiss army knife, key ring and cufflinks).
16:43 Summary
18:22 Links

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