Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 4.2 automatic

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When the Jaguar XJ6 was unveiled in 1968, it took the concept of the luxury sports saloon to a whole new level with astonishing standards of refinement that have not been significantly bettered to this day.

The company had found itself with a complex range of saloons which competed amongst themselves for sales. A buyer could choose between a Jaguar Mk II, Daimler 250 saloon, S-type, or the gargantuan 420G - all on offer at similar prices. At a stroke, the new XJ6 kicked them all into the long grass, along with all their competitors, none of whom could match the performance, looks, ride quality and of course the legendary Jaguar value-for-money.

Available with the XK-derived 2.8-litre or 4.2-litre dohc six-cylinder engines, they found favour amongst the successful in society, whether show business, new money or the old guard. A series of TV advertisements featured Sir William Lyons claiming it to be the “finest Jaguar ever”, a boast with which few would disagree.

This stunning automatic Series 1 XJ6 was first registered in July 1970 and has been in the same ownership ever since. The vendor certainly has had value for money and is only selling the car due to house-downsizing. It is, he tells us, a much-loved family car.

SJV 356H has only covered 116,650 miles in its 48-year life which is nothing for a car that was so well-constructed and one which has been so well-cared for. In the last 12 years the car has done fewer than 2,000 miles and will be driven from Lincolnshire to the sale. It is MOTd until June 2019 with just one minor advisory referring to a minor oil leak.

It is in exemplary original condition, with only a few alterations from standard: stainless steel exhaust system, “sporty” wooden –rimmed steering wheel and a tow bar. The car will be supplied with its original steering wheel, two chrome-plated tail pipes, four new shock absorbers and a new SU carburettor.

The vendor has carried out a lot of the servicing himself and made notes in the original service booklet which accompanies the car.

XJ6 values have been on the rise in recent years and this one-owner care in cherished condition is an attractive and practical proposition for anyone wanting an example of “the finest Jaguar ever”.

Doucments: V5C 9 past MOTs, MOT to July, 2019 (no advisories), operator’s handbook, service booklet.