Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1976 Jaguar
XJ6C. Extensive restoration with approximately $65K invested per
previous owner ($22,752 in receipts, $26,500 (Modern donor car for
motor) PLUS paint, body, seals, etc. (undocumented)
HISTORY
Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced under the
Jaguar marque by British motor car manufacturer Jaguar Cars
(becoming Jaguar Land Rover in 2013) since 1968. Since 1970 they
have been Jaguar's flagship. The original model was the last Jaguar
saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's
founder, and the model has been featured in countless media and
high-profile appearances. The current Jaguar XJwas launched in
2009. It is one of the cars used by the British royal family and an
armoured version is used for transporting the UK Prime
Minister.
Source: Wikipedia.com
STORY OF RESTORE
(Per Previous Owner):
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1976 Jaguar XJ6C. This car has been built to satisfy a lifelong
Jaguar collector's dream to own a better than new XJ6C. This car
started out as a 70,000 miles chassis and had the complete interior
removed to allow both complete floor pans and front jacking points
replaced along with minor other areas where rust was noted. The
build continued with compete removal of the drivetrain,
suspensions, fuel tanks, and HVAC unit. A 1986, 56,000 mile Series
3 donor XJ6 was purchased to provide the new fuel injected
drivetrain for the Coupe. The engine was stripped and had all new
gaskets installed and was inspected with wear items replaced. The
transmission from the XJ6C had new seals installed while it was
removed. With the new drivetrain installed, the oil cooler,
radiator, A/C components along with all electrics and ancillaries
were located in the engine bay as per later XJ specs. The air pump
was removed and a GM alternator installed in its place. The Series
3 front sub-frame was installed into the XJ6C. The original rear
suspension from the Coupe saw the brakes, U-joints, and outer hubs
rebuilt and the 3:54 ratio differential resealed before being
reinstalled. New fuel tanks and sender units were installed along
with custom fuel lines and the complete fuel injection system and
partial wiring harness from the donor car to make the Coupe fuel
injected. Dual electric fans, custom exhaust complete with headers,
a custom cold air intake utilizing a K&N filter inside the
donor car's air filter housing were all incorporated. The donor car
also provided the climate control for the Coupe, which was
completely rebuilt prior to install and has the upgraded amplifier
unit and a new A/C compressor. The seats were re-dyed as the
leather and stitching is good. New sound deadener, Wilton wool
carpets, headliner, re-foamed seats, and recovered dash top were
all installed along with the donor car's wooden dashboard. An
aftermarket stereo was also added along with an electric antenna.
The car was then subject to a bare metal, glass out respray in
black cherry that saw the addition of an XJ-S Growler medallion in
place of the traditional leaper. All of the modifications with the
build have resulted in a truly superb driving XJ6C that is
noticeably quicker than stock.
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SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Extensive restoration per previous owner
- Custom Blackberry paint
- All original high end chrome trim package
- Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires
- Original factory wheels
- Jaguar original hub caps in mint condition
- Very rare 2 door coupe
INTERIOR
- Leather front and rear seats
- Original gauge cluster and stereo
- Wood grain
- Electric windows and locks
- Tilt wheel
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Rear climate
- Heated window
MECHANICAL
- Fuel Injected inline 6 cylinder from a 1986 XJ6
- 5k miles
