Jaguar XJ6C Coupe

In 1975 Jaguar took the bold decision to start production of its elegant two-door coupe version of the XJ6 saloon, some two years after it had first shown the concept to the press and public. 

Based on the short-wheelbase floor pan of the XJ6, the coupe featured a clever pillarless glass side profile, although the prohibitive expense of getting the bodyshell to meet US safety regulations meant that it never went on sale in the States - hence its short production life of just two years. Even better looking than the saloon and just as refined, it’s twin cam 4.2-litre XK engine produced 245bhp and could whisk the car to 60mph in just 8.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 127mph.

Just 6,487 Jaguar 4.2-litre coupes were produced before production ended in 1977, making this one of the rarest and most sought after versions of the wonderfully smooth and potent XJ range.

This particular Coupe was first registered in March 1978. A very large file of bills and photos shows that it was substantially restored between 1997 and 2000 by a previous owner. This included fitting many new body panels and repainting the car in a most attractive dark metallic blue, the beautiful lines of the car being accentuated by a chrome side moulding that was usually only fitted to the V12 model.

The interior has also been expertly retrimmed in butterscotch hide piped in blue, and a sporting woodrim steering wheel fitted. The car is said to drive very well and certainly seemed to go well when we were treated to a short test drive on the occasion of our visit to take these photographs. We also had to manage a crowd of onlookers who soon gathered to admire this lovely classic! With a current MOT, it is ready for a proud new owner to enjoy.

PS: This car is showing just over 3,000 miles on the odometer which is believed to be the distance covered since the restoration was completed.