2016 Jaguar Project 7, One of 250

Highlights

• One of 250 built

• The most powerful production Jaguar

• Five-litre supercharged V8 good for 567bhp

• One owner from new

• Very low mileage

Overview

Apparently, when they announced the Project 7, Jaguar reckoned owners of this limited-edition car would drive them about 2,000-3,000 miles per year. Which is much not by anyone’s standards. But then we look at this particular car and realise that it’s covered less than 2,000 miles… ever. Somehow, in its almost-decade of existence on this planet, the one-and-only owner of this F-Type Project 7 has managed to exercise herculean levels of self restraint by barely driving the car at all. 

The seller informs us that they have kept the car in a heated garage, never using it in winter, and never driving it in the rain. So upon close forensic examination, you could be forgiven for thinking that this car has just rolled off the production line. In fact, if we didn’t have any paperwork or documents, we’d probably have to employ some boffins in white lab coats to perform some sort of carbon dating analysis to prove to us that it was built in 2016. Or we could just speak to the seller, who tells us they placed their order for the car in person at Goodwood. And they were lucky to be able to do so, as only 250 were ever built.  

But perhaps the most impressive feature of the Project 7 is that it was built at all. In a world of conformity, targets, and business jargon, it’s refreshing to see a car which wasn’t designed for sales. Ian Callum and his design team stuck solidly to their guns and the result is a fabulous piece of engineering, one which prioritises style and performance above all else. To such an extent that it barely even has a roof in the generally accepted definition of the word. 

And that’s why we love it. The Project 7 is unashamedly single-minded in its focus. The five litres of supercharged V8 put out more power than any other road-going Jaguar produced, though the inclusion of a pair of Jaguar-branded Bell helmets also points to its suitability for track days. The ‘aero haunch’ is a deliberate and enthusiastic nod to the D-Type of the 1950s, which dominated Le Mans for several years. And there’s enough carbon fibre to remind you that it’s not the 50s any more. 

So if you’re looking for something which is genuinely exclusive and exquisite, then you’ll want to place a bid on this Jaguar. This is the kind of opportunity you won’t want to miss. 

History and documentation

• Registered 2 Mar 2016

• Original Project 7 owner’s gifts in their branded packaging, including desk ornament statue

• Invoices as for parts and servicing as follows: Feb 2016 (pre-delivery inspection) @ 10 miles, Jun 2018 @ 15 miles,  Apr 2020 @ 190 miles, Mar 2024 @ 389 miles, 

• One owner from new

• Order placed at Goodwood in 2015

• Full document pack

• Two Jaguar-branded Bell Racing helmets with carry cases 

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• As proof that you can’t be too careful, three trackers are fitted and have accompanying paperwork

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 24 Apr 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The almost unused interior is in exquisite condition

• Optional illuminated ‘Project 7’ badges in the sill treads 

• Black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching 

• Deeply bolstered seats provide excellent support and comfort

• The seat backs are constructed from carbon fibre 

• ‘Project 7’ embossed headrests 

• Four-point racing harnesses for track use, and three-point seatbelts for road use

• Carbon fibre trim panels on the centre console 

• There is an engraved plaque declaring that this car is ‘1 of 250’,  signed by Ian Callum, the designer

• Black carpets very clean and tidy 

• Electric  seat adjusters

• The quilted leather on the door cards matches that on the seats 

• No scuffs or damage to the leather that we could see 

• Leather-trimmed, multi-function heated steering wheel with cruise control settings

• Climate control

• Exhaust noise increase button

• Race mode switch for track days use

• Satellite navigation

• Well-appointed dashboard

• The instrument cluster features two prominent analogue gauges: tachometer and speedometer

• Meridian sound system

• Fully carpeted boot to the rear 

Exterior

• Styling inspired by the Jaguar D-Type of the 1950s, with its ‘aero haunch’ behind the driver’s headrest 

• Aluminium body shell 

• Roundels on the doors and bootlid

• Flush-fitting  door handles 

• The white paint is in excellent condition throughout, thanks to the car’s low mileage and careful storage 

• The seller informs us that they have always stored the car in a heated garage, and that it has not been driven in winter

• Body panels free from damage of corrosion 

• Carbon fibre trim pieces

• Carbon front splitter, rear wing, and side skirts 

• 20-inch black alloy wheels

• Pirelli P Zero tyres

• The wheels are in excellent condition, with no scuffs or scratches 

• Bright yellow brake callipers indicating carbon ceramic brakes

• ‘Project 7’ badges front and rear

• Bi-function HID headlights

• Extremely lightweight soft top roof

• The underside is said to be ‘immaculate’ 

• Matte black exhaust tips

• Supplied with a Project 7 weatherproof black cover (see gallery)

Mechanical

• 5,000 cc supercharged V8 engine

• Produces 567 bhp, and 516 lb ft

• Eight-speed automatic gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• The Project 7’s front road springs are 80 percent stiffer than standard, and the anti-roll bars are unique to the model

• Carbon ceramic brakes

• Engine bay very clean

• In Apr 2020 the car was given a major service, including a brake fluid change 

• In Mar 2024 the engine oil was changed 

• The seller tells us that the car sounds and runs like new 

• No mechanical issues reported 

Summary

We could sit and look at this car all day long. Which is a good thing, because the temptation to jump in and add a few more miles would otherwise be too great. Somehow the owner has managed to avoid driving the car more than a few inches each year, and you could be the one to decide the car’s next chapter: to drive or not to drive, that is the question. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Clitheroe, Lancashire.