Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 4.2 Auto

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When the Jaguar XJ6 was unveiled in 1968, it took the world of luxury sports saloons to a whole new level.

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 not dissimilar prices. At a stroke, the new XJ6 kicked them all into the long-grass, along with the rest of the competition which was no match for its performance, drop-dead good 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 it was 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 few could disagree with.

This standard wheelbase example is fitted with the larger 245bhp 4.2-litre unit and smooth Borg Warner 3-speed automatic gearbox. It is one of over 59,000 examples made prior to the launch of the face lifted Series II which arrived in 1973, a year after this one left the Browns Lane plant. Described by the vendor as in solid and sound condition, it has just passed an MOT which expires in January 2015. Fitted with good tyres and accompanied by a reasonable history file, it has its original 8-track stereo (and a few cassettes); the vendor adding that with the exception of the slightly scruffy leather upholstery, the car is sound and presentable.

Due to the ravages of tin worm, the Series I XJ6 didn’t enjoy a great survival rate, although this 41-year-old example seems to have survived remarkably well. With the recent rise in values of S-types, 420Gs and the like, the comparative rarity of the Series I XJ6 must mean that it is next on the list, particularly in the more powerful 4.2-litre guise. 

CATALOGUE AMENDMENT: Please note that the MOT expires in February 2015 and not January 2015 as previously catalogued. We are advised that there is a small oil leak from the front of the engine and that the tyres, whilst legal having just passed an MOT show varying degrees of wear.