Vehicle Description
1971 Jaguar XJ6 Sedan
A 21-year-old with an eye for business - William Lyons - joined
forces with motorcycle sidecar specialist William Walmsley in 1922
to form the Swift Sidecar & Coach Building Co. based in Blackpool,
England. Five years later they expanded into cars, producing bodies
for the Austin Seven two-seater, followed by a sedan version in
1928 - the same year the company moved to what would become a
famous home in Coventry. Its first proper cars were the 1931 SS1
and SS2 - low-bodied, long-bonneted models - and the company
changed its name to SS Cars in 1934. An open-seater variant called
the SS1 Tourer was the first taste of motorsport, competing in the
1933 Alpine Trial. Following WWII, the company name was changed to
Jaguar Cars, Ltd., and Lyons continued pushing for more powerful
products.
For consignment a Jaguar XJ6 with a shorter wheelbase and
6-cylinder engine. Bathed in beautiful black, this luxury cruiser
was for those who could not afford the upcoming V-12 version but
wanted the prestige of owning a Jaguar. Speaking of prestige, this
car has a long list of awards including a Concours National Winner
in class 10 in 1981, 1987, 1991, and 1997. In addition it has taken
best of show in Potomac Washington, King of Prussia, and New Hope.
This wonderful car was also display for a time at the Biltmore
estate. Very impressive!
Exterior
Very straight rust-free steel panels adorn the exterior of this
car. They are covered in black paint which is also in very good
condition. From its long front swept "bonnet" which is flanked by
aerodynamic fenders with dual round headlights on either side, and
a centered grille, to its "boot" aerodynamics were always in mind.
Plenty of shiny chrome and brite work adorn this car at the
bumpers, grille, drip moldings and window surrounds. Even chrome
tipped dual exhaust pipes are seen peeking out from under the shiny
rear bumper.
Interior
Flip open the doors and you are met with a nice combination of
patina wood, straight flat design, and classy, worn with time
leather buckets up front. The center console houses the power
window switches, and a petite "T" shift lever reminiscent of the
'60's. Also noted are plenty of toggles, and wheeled controls for
temperature, fan speeds and air ducting. A couch like bench seat
with 2 distinct seating areas is seen stretching across the
spacious back passenger compartment. Headliner is nice and tight,
and carpeting to match seats is in good condition.
Drivetrain
A 4.2 Liter DOHC I6 sits comfortably in the nicely presenting
engine bay. It is fed a fuel and air mixture by 2 SU carburetors.
Attached to the back of this engine, is a BW-12 3-speed automatic
transmission that shifts smoothly.
Undercarriage
Clean, rust free, and sturdy, and covered in an undercoat, no signs
of any invasive rust here.
A taste of luxury and Jaguar power, this classic saloon starts
quickly, shifts smoothly, and puts on a nice showing dressed in its
tuxedo black with nice chrome. Interior has creature comforts, and
a nicely preserved wood dash panel with plenty of gauges and toggle
switches. Early British luxury with a very smooth ride.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.