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Year:1978 Mileage:58446
Location:

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Burnaby, BC, Canada
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Very little is known about the history of this vehicle but the vehicle is currently in my name and I have the ICBC paperwork.  I bought the car in BC, Canada.  I have a suspicion that it may have originally been sold in Winnipeg, but I only deduce this from the faded sticker in the back window, so I could be completely wrong. 

It did run, but very poorly.  As mentioned in the condition description, I believe the last owner may have damaged the engine by allowing water into the intake whilst the engine was running.  I have had the vehicle at least five years, and I was told that it had sat in a barn for something like 13 years.  It has lived in my car port in Burnaby BC whilst in my ownership.  I had intended to perform the welding work on the vehicle and either locate a used XK motor or lump it (insert a V8).  I had located a refurbished XK motor some years ago for ~$1400 but passed it up.  Turns out the house, music, and other commitments take too much of my time to realistically take on repairs.

To summarize:

  • Engine: poor condition.  Possibly could be rebuilt, but you won't know until it's dismantled.  Fuel tanks have likely had it I would think and fuel injection setup needs some TLC.  Wiring is also suspect.
  • Interior: Not bad.  Drivers carpet is worn out but the rear seems OK.  Tan leather seats are all there and with some treatment may look reasonable.  All dials, buttons and controls are present.  Wood dash finish has cracked somewhat on the glove compartment side or the car.  Rust in drivers foot well and in places about the floor pan.
  • Body: It seems like the car has avoided the windshield pillar rot that afflicts many XJ6, and under the back seat seems solid.  Front fenders seem basically OK.  Rear wheel arches have bubbled with rust and the last owner did a poor job of filling.  Rust around the rear and underside of the car.  Bumpers show signs of parking lot abuse with a dent on the passenger rear quarter bumper.  Wheels are generally good but with some signs of rust, particularly drivers front.  Trunk is clean but with a bit of rust under the spare wheel, but not much by Jag standards.
  • Running gear (Wheels, axles, etc.): Many bushings and bearing are worn out.  The whole lot would have to be inspected and repaired as required.

 

This car could either be a project for the adventurous, or a parts car.  Everything looks like it is present and correct but mechanically, a lot is required.  Jaguar parts are expensive and XJ6 values are generally low...

Be aware: Selling locally - car in Burnaby BC.  Buyer picks up.  A tow vehicle, likely a flat bed or trailer will be required to remove the vehicle, at buyers cost.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

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