Vehicle Description
With just 5,000 miles on a full restoration, including paint and
interior, this striking 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Restomod neatly cures all
of the Jag's shortcomings without impeding on any of that wonderful
British style, most notably with a Chevy 383 stroker engine
borrowed from a Corvette. It's faster, more efficient, easier to
service, and most importantly, more reliable. Add in a
smooth-shifting 700R4 transmission, choice options, and that
unmistakable British bodywork and you have an all-season, reliable
Jag that simply works like you'd expect.
The long, sinuous lines of the XJ6 have aged gracefully and they're
still cars that look like they should cost thousands more than they
do. The shape should look familiar to anyone who has been paying
attention to cars for the past 40 years or so, and quite honestly,
it still works. Modern Jaguars are, well, modern, but this car has
elegance, sophistication, and a bespoke confidence that the new
designs just can't match. The glossy champagne paint emphasizes the
sedan's formality, and as you'd expect, it's deep and lustrous and
it has obviously been well-maintained and remained out of the
elements since being repainted only 8 years ago. One of the
appealing things about British cars in particular is their use of
chrome; it's not big and heavy like the Americans seem to prefer,
but rather tasteful accents that feel substantial. Touch the door
handles and they somehow feel heavy, the upright grille infers
quiet confidence, and the bright trim around the windows has an
old-fashioned elegance that's missing today. It's not perfect, but
very nice none the less, turning heads everywhere it goes with an
air of graceful confidence typically reserved for British
royalty.
Interiors are a specialty of the British, and Jaguars in particular
have an immaculate blend of luxury and sport that's been their
appeal from the very beginning. The handsome beige leather bucket
seats remain in excellent condition with only 5,000 miles of seat
time on them, with only minor signs of use even on the driver's
seat. Plush carpets are eminently tasteful and give the interior a
hushed feeling that's hard to articulate but you'll notice it the
moment you climb in. All the wood that you see is real wood, not
some plastic facsimile, and again, a few tasteful bits of chrome
make all the difference. Of course, you also get many of the
accessories available in 1983, including power windows and locks,
tilt wheel, automatic climate control, and a fantastic-sounding
Alpine AM/FM/CD that was neatly installed into the dash. Overhead
there's a sunroof, and the rear seat and door panels are in great
shape as well, with very little wear to speak of. And as a grand
tourer, this Jag includes a spacious trunk that's outfitted to
stock and includes a full-size spare tire and matching rim.
The XJ6's original 4.2L Inline 6 was a decent performer, but
service was outrageously expensive and good luck finding a reliable
guy to fix it for you for anything under a mortgage payment. So
instead, someone expertly and seamlessly installed a Corvette 350
V8, which was rebuilt to a 383 stroker approximately 5k miles ago.
Reported to be a complete Lunati roller with a Scat steel crank and
Sportsman heads, it produces a lot more horsepower than the
original block, so performance is awesome. It's a neat fit under
the car's long bonnet and features several common performance
goodies like an MSD ignition, so you can find parts just about
anywhere. In fact, the whole installation looks quite OEM in
execution (thanks in large part to the great dual-snorkeled air
cleaner), which is the highest praise we can pay an engine swap
like this. The aforementioned 700R4 automatic transmission powers
the Jag's original independent rear end, which also means the
supple yet athletic suspension remains intact. A custom dual
exhaust system sounds a lot different than the original, (and it
sounds killer) but otherwise there's no way to spot the conversion
without opening the hood, a very neat trick. Vintage chrome Azev
wheels are in excellent shape and wrapped in 215/55/16 Michelin
radials.
A clever upgrade that makes this car eminently usable, even as a
daily driver. If you're tired of the same-old, same-old, this
awesome Jag is a sure-fire cure. Call today!