Vehicle Description
1986 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.
For consignment, a Jaguar XJ6 with a shorter wheelbase and
6-cylinder engine. This luxury sedan has had some recent services
completed as well as including a custom fit car cover and all of
its manuals. Bathed in beautiful grayish-blue, this luxury cruiser
was for those who could not afford the upcoming V-12 version but
wanted the prestige of owning a Jaguar. A leather appointed
interior with some burl to boot, and a 4.2 Liter 6 cylinder, you
can still arrive in style, just play it up a bit!
Exterior
Very straight panels adorn the exterior of this car with only a few
dings and scratches. They are covered in Steel Blue paint which is
a respray from 2003 of the original LEC code and 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. Brilliant!
Interior
Pop open the doors and you are met with a nice combination of
patina wood, straight flat design, and classy very slightly worn
with time gray 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 along with a
cracked and patinaed wood insert. A couch-like bench seat with 2
distinct seating areas is seen stretching across the spacious back
passenger compartment. The headliner is nice and tight, and
carpeting to match seats is in good condition. A shout out to the
burl dash which is just beautifully preserved with just a few
faults. Bob's your uncle!
Drivetrain
A 4.2 Liter DOHC inline 6 sits comfortably in the nicely presenting
engine bay. It is fed a fuel and air mixture Lucas/Bosch L Jetronic
EFI. Attached to the back of this engine is a BW-66 3-speed
automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. The rear axle shows in
2.88 gear configuration. We note a new alternator has been
installed along with a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, belts,
vacuum hoses and our consignor states the car has had a recent tune
up.
Undercarriage
Clean, rust free, and sturdy, and covered in an undercoat, no signs
of any invasive rust here. Power disc brakes for all 4 corners, as
well as independent coil springs all around and a single exhaust
system that splits into duals for the tailpipes.
Drive-Ability
Popping in it fired right up and on the test track it performed
well. On our drive all functions were working just swimmingly save
for the power antenna which stays in the up position and having the
sunroof open brought in just the right amount of early spring
sunshine and sun warmed air.
A taste of luxury and Jaguar power, this classic saloon starts
quickly, shifts smoothly, and puts on a nice showing. Steel Blue
with nice chrome. The 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.
VIN DECODE
SAJAV1347GC459787
SAJ-Jaguar, England
A-XJ6
V-Manual Belts
1-4 Door Sedan
3-4.2L Inline 6
4-Automatic LHD
7-Check Digit
G-1986
C-Brown's Lane Assy Plant
459787-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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
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