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1986 Jaguar Xj6, Great Condition, 78,143 Miles on 2040-cars

US $3,750.00
Year:1986 Mileage:78143 Color: Light grey/metallic
Location:

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States
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Summary: the previous owner died, and the car was left in her garage for 14 years. As a result, it has low mileage and is in good condition. This car is my daily driver during the summer. It runs and drives quite well. A favorite with friends, family, and fellow enthusiasts.

Year: 1986
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJ6
Mileage: 78,143
Engine: 4.2 liter inline 6
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Exterior: Light grey/metallic-blue
Interior: Dark blue leather & wood 
Options: Sunroof, chrome wire wheels, power windows, AM/FM/MP3 radio, modern A/C coolant conversion

I've owned this XJ6 since April 8, 2013. I bought it from an individual in Wethersfield, CT, just across the river. The woman who previously owned it passed away 14 years ago, and the car sat undriven in her garage until her elderly husband decided to sell it. 
I bought the car with a frozen odometer, showing 74,143 miles. I can't say for sure that was the actual mileage. The seller was not aware that the odometer was frozen. My theory is that it probably froze up at some point during the 14-year garaged period, but again, I can't say for sure. In any case, I would estimate that I've put between 3,000 and 4,000 miles on it since then, which is why I am listing it with 78,143 miles.

I have done the following work on the car to restore it to it's origninal condition:
- New exhaust (pipes, mufflers, resonators, all mounting hardware), stainless steel mufflers
- New Michelin Defender 205/70R15 tires, balanced wheels
- New radiator, coolant
- Air Conditioning conversion to R134A (modern) coolant
- New spark plugs, wires, ignition coil, distributor cap, and rotor
- New cold start fuel injector, cleaned out all fuel injectors
- Throttle body cleaning, idle tuning, timing adjustment
- New coolant temp sensor, oxygen sensor, K&N air filter, fuel filter
- New oil & filter, brake fluid, differential fluid
- New front shock bushings, new right front shock absorber
- New rear brake pads, headlamp bulbs, wiper blades
- New BOSS Audio radio (takes iPod / mp3 input), two 10" subwoofers, 2000-Watt Pyle amp

Engine is running great. The frame is very solid and mostly rust-free; it looks like it was spray-coated at some point before I bought it. The paint is in pretty good condition: no haze, but some small chips behind the tires. Chrome is nice all around, wire wheels are very eye-catching. The interior is also in good condition - wood, leather, and carpets look great. There are no stains whatsoever. 
This car has been washed, waxed, and vacuumed every other weekend for the entirety of my ownership. The car runs and drives great, and has the traditional "growler" engine sound and very smooth ride of a classic Jaguar. I can personally attest that this car is a great daily driver. Unfortunately I am at college and cannot bring the car with me, and so I would rather sell this car to an appreciative owner than keep it in storage while I'm gone.

Comes with original radio, jack, lug wrench, and user manual. The previous owner passed all the car's documentation over to me along with the car. I have a 1-inch thick folder of work orders and receipts. There's also a picture of the car where it was garaged.

I am selling the car for cash only, and I have a clean title. If you have any questions, let me know! 

Contact info: Bob Rudolph, (860) 338-7251 or bobrudolph53 (at) gmail (dot) com

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