1974 Jaguar XJ6L Series II Saloon 4.2

1968 was when Jaguar launched the Series 1 XJ6 which was the finest luxury saloon car in the world, without argument. This was the best car that Jaguar had ever produced and the aficionados knew it. Journalists of the period went loopy over the car's looks, performance, ride dynamics and affordability, all of which are still impressive even by modern standards. Jaguar refreshed its six cylinder XJ saloon range in 1973 with the introduction of the XJ6 Series II. The new car featured a sleeker new body shell which had a slimmer front grille, new front air intake below the bumper, new lights and a revised interior. At first the short and long wheel base versions were available, however all cars carried the long wheel base after 1975. Power plant options included the original line-up of 2.8 litre (export only), 4.2 litre and, from 1975, 3.4 litre, six cylinder versions of the XK series engine.

This unbelievable XJ6 Series II Saloon is finished in its original colour of Greensand with light tan leather interior and has covered a documented 9,500 miles from new. The car has just come back from a recommissioning that included a full mechanical overhaul ensuring that all components are working as one would expect. In short, there is no aspect of this car that has not been painstakingly improved or replaced over the years with the exact original type throughout the whole vehicle. We doubt the likes of this car will be seen again, and we urge any parties who are interested to make the journey to come and see this car as you won't be disappointed. Whilst we're realistic enough to know that a Jaguar XJ6 is not perhaps the first choice on most of our "lottery win' lists, this is a "best of breed' example of a fine motorcar and deserving of a place in any serious collection.