1973 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Series 1

Highlights

• Rare quintessentially '70s colour combination of British Racing Green with Moss Green leather
• Highly original example in a good state of preservation
• Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming originality
• Extensive history file with MOT history dating back to 1990
• Four former registered keepers, including an 18-year first ownership

The Appeal

Sir William Lyons' final design masterpiece, the Series 1 XJ6 is widely regarded as one of the most elegant saloons ever produced. Before the XJ, Jaguar’s four-door lineup was fragmented and confusing, consisting of the Mark 2, S-Type, and Mark X. The XJ replaced them all with a singular, lower, sleeker, and more modern silhouette. The name and essential concept would endure until 2019 - a testament to how brilliant the XJ was.
A 4.2-litre Series 1, with its silky straight-six and three-speed automatic gearbox, offered effortless performance.

This 1973 example wears a rare and particularly handsome period combination of British Racing Green over Moss Green leather, a pairing that complements the car's flowing lines beautifully. Described by the vendor as factory-correct, highly original, and unmodified, its authenticity is underpinned by a Jaguar Heritage Certificate.
The accompanying history file is extensive, comprising invoices, photographs, records, and an MOT history stretching back to 1990. Its first registered keeper retained the car for 18 years, covering some 80,000 miles, and there have been just four former registered keepers in total.

This is presented as an honest, well-documented Series 1 that is regularly driven rather than kept as a static display piece. The vendor describes the car as having strong provenance and reports that it is mechanically sound throughout.

Key Information

• Mileage: 108,000 miles indicated (MOT history dating back to 1990 available to support)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 4.2-litre XK DOHC six-cylinder petrol, three-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Jaguar Heritage Certificate, original document wallet with handbook pack, Jaguar Passport, dealer literature, and extensive history file with invoices and photographs

The Detail

• The vendor states the engine, gearbox, and brakes are all in very good working order
• Reported to start reliably and cruise comfortably at motorway speeds
• All gauges, switches, electric windows, and original stereo are reported to be functioning correctly
• Moss Green leather interior presents well for its age; some corrosion to lower bodywork which can be studied in the photographs
• Seats would benefit from refurbishment but remain comfortable and usable
• Good interior woodwork; some delamination to door cappings
• The odometer has recently been working intermittently
• Rear parcel shel material has come away in places (see photographs)
• Chrome shows some age-related patina; otherwise good for its age
• Whitewall tyres fitted
• Original document wallet includes handbook pack, Jaguar Passport, and dealer literature
• In current ownership since 2021

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