Jaguar XJ6L S2 4.2 Auto

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Launched to a disbelieving world in 1968, the Jaguar XJ6 still ranks as one of the most significant cars ever made.

Its astonishing standards of handling, comfort and silence, coupled with the traditional Jaguar attributes of performance and value for money, immediately made every other car on the road look over-priced and old-fashioned.

Jaguar refreshed the XJ range in 1973 with the introduction of the Series 2. The new car featured a sleeker new body shell which had a slimmer front grille, new front air intake below the bumper, new lights and a revised interior. At first both short and long wheelbase versions were available, however all cars carried the long wheelbase after 1975. Today these graceful, powerful saloons are becoming increasingly collectable and are finally gaining the respect they have always deserved.

This impressive bright red LWB model was originally sold by Parkside Garage in Nuneaton according to the original bill of sale. It retains its original plastic wallet containing the handbook and Passport to Service and comes with a comprehensive file of bills and documentation which includes nine old MOTs, an old style V5 as well as the current V5C.

An album of photographs details a comprehensive body restoration which appears to have taken place during the late '90s. This included new inner and outer sills, a front wing and wheel arch repairs. The engine was also completely rebuilt at this time and many new parts fitted.

The car then ended up in a private collection in Ireland and remained unused for some years, recently returning to the UK as part of a deceased estate sale. A new front brake caliper was all that was required for its MOT which expires in June 2016, the car running nicely and driving well during the short test run we had to take the photographs.

The epitome of Grace, Space and Pace, this handsome early Series 2 XJ6 is ready for its lucky new owner to enjoy right away.