Vehicle Description
For many of us, this represents the best of Jaguar sedans. This
1985 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas is from the final years of the original
Series sedans and it represents European motoring elegance at an
affordable price.
Series III cars carried all the best elements of the XJ line. It
had the unmistakable classic features like the front sheetmetal
that contoured to the quad headlight design, the sleek cat-like
profile, and smooth rear end that tapered inward to give this sedan
a final sporty touch. The Series III model was slightly taller than
its predecessors for more comfort and larger glass, but it never
lost that original British charm. This example is quite complete
from the leaper hood ornament to the dual exhaust tips. And while a
respray later in life gives this a more vivid color than the
factory Sage Green, it's those genuine wire wheels that are really
the attention-grabbers.
A proper Jaguar mixes luxury and performance into one distinct
package, and the interior holds that up nicely. The seats were
reupholstered later in life to make sure they continue to make a
nice first impression. There is a long list of luxury features,
including power windows & locks, cruise control, electric rear
defogger, an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo, and provisions for R134a air
condition (will need servicing to blow ideally cold.) This is a
Vanden Plas model, which adds even more prestige to the already
premium Jaguar name. It has exclusive features, including more wood
trim and rear seats that offer a level of comfort like individual
buckets. But a Jaguar is really about the driving experience.
Getting behind the wheel feels a bit like a sports car as the
dual-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt/telescopic column to
give you an excellent view of the full gauge package with large
speedo and tach.
Jaguars were renowned for the smooth and spirited inline
six-cylinder motors. The 4.2-liter under the hood of this XJ6
carries that tradition with modern fuel-injected power. Not only do
the color-matched cam covers give this a cool look, but also the
belts, hoses, and wires look good from proper maintenance. More
than just fuel-injected power, the XJ6 is coveted because these
have always been one of the best handling luxury sedans straight
from the factory. A fully independent suspension, including
Jaguar's hallmark rear end, really allows this hold the road with
cat-like reflexes. There's also power steering, a three-speed
automatic transmission, and four-wheel power disc brakes that are
all part of vintage luxury that wants you to enjoy the drive. If
you view the photos, you will see that there is also a fuel cell
now mounted in the trunk that is hidden under the carpeted
floor.
Value-priced prestige is always in fashion, so don't miss this deal
on a true classic Jag. Call today!!!
