Vehicle Description
Pedigree Motorcars is proud to offer this very special 1985 Jaguar
Vanden Plas. For details and information contact Ken Baker at
561-866-1601. This is not a typical Jaguar that we are offering for
sale. This 1985 Jaguar is for the collector, enthusiast,
connoisseur who wants and appreciates absolute finest example known
to exist. To replicate this cars quality, pedigree, and
documentation is nearly impossible. If youre looking for the finest
example of a Series III XJ6 Vanden Plas, then this may be exactly
what youre looking for. This 10,000 mile example has had one owner.
The original owner of this car treated this it as his passion and
hobby. The extraordinarily thorough documentation on this car shows
that this gentleman had a genuine love for maintaining this car to
the highest possible degree. Our documentation starts with a copy
of the certificate of origin from Jaguar to the selling dealer.
Every piece of documentation in the original purchase is preserved
as well as every piece of maintenance history, and a literally
everything hes done to the car throughout its life. In his passion
for maintaining this car, he has shown at Jaguar Concour events
more than a dozen times. We have copies of all of the judging forms
including its most recent judging in October, 2017. The last time
it was judged scored 99.97. From the records we have it never
scored below a 97.93. These judging forms not only verify its
history, but also how it has been maintained throughout its life.
In this judging format, it is critiqued by Jaguar experts that are
the most discriminating and look for the most minor flaws. This
type of pedigree cannot be replicated. It is recorded in the JCNA
records. It goes without saying, that this Jaguar is 100 percent
original. There is no evidence anywhere any paint work, damage, or
any corrections ever made to it. As you can see in the photographs
the black paint gleams against the flawless chrome. All of the
moldings, gaskets, and pieces of trim are as they were in 1985.
Inside, The doeskin leather is just magnificent. It virtually does
not show any where. The carpets are magnificent as are the
overlays. As expected, the wood is free of any cracks, chips, or
flaws. Mechanically this car is just as magnificent as it is
cosmetically. The original alloy wheels have no flaws on them
anywhere. Not a single scratch. Sitting on them are the original
Pirelli P5 tires that this car came with. These tires were kept on
for originality and when shown in a preservation class they add
points. It should be noted, we do not recommend driving on these
tires. To drive this car at low speed and short distances they are
fine. However, we strongly advise against any long distance or
high-speed driving on them. As expected, accompanying this car or
all of the books, keys, and accessories that it originally came
with. We have a leather binder that has a plastic sleeve for every
piece of documentation on the car. It is far too expensive for us
to scan every piece of paper we have on it. As expected, this
leather binder will go to the new owner along with everything else.
As with all of our Jaguars, this XJ6 was thoroughly inspected by
the Jaguar Doctor in Boca Raton, Florida. Only minor work was
needed to get it ready for sale. He described this car to us as
without question, the finest Series III we have seen in the last 20
years. Purchasing this car was not easy. On three separate
occasions the seller changed his mind about letting it go. Once we
made the final transaction, his wife proclaimed how are you going
to live without your mistress? Such was the love he had for this
automobile. This Jaguar should go to a new home where will it will
be preserved and appreciated the way it has been throughout its
life. At Pedigree Motorcars we show cars by appointment only.
Contact Ken Baker at 561-866-1601 to arrange your private showing.
Many additional photographs are available upon request.