Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

Xj6 - Great Condition With Several Unique Upgrades - Gm 350 Turbo 400 Conversion on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:92800 Color: Burgundy /
 Ivory
Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.7L V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1L67045
Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Jaguar
Model: XJ6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Sedan
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: Turbo 400
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 92,800
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Ivory
Disability Equipped: No

1972 Jaguar XJ6

This is a three owner 1972 Jaguar XJ6. The first owner was a military gentleman that purchased this car new in England in June of 1972. The car has been in Colorado since 1973. On May 20, 2004 it was sold to a local man who owned it for the last 10 years.

Engine / Transmission – The original Jaguar motor went out in March of 1982 with approximately 62,000 miles (this was a very common issue with these motors). The Chevrolet conversion was done at this time with included a new crate 350 motor and a GM 400 Turbohydramatic transmission upgrade. All of the work was professionally completed by Concours Cars in Colorado Springs at a cost of over $6000. The GM transmission shifts much more smoothly than the original BORG-Warner and the GM 400 is original equipment in the older Rolls-Royce’s and the Jaguar V12s. Currently, there are approximately 30,000 miles on the new drive train! The great thing with this conversion is not only the reliably of the motor, but also the significant reduction in repair costs. The motor currently has a four-barrel carburetor and runs very strong. As you can see from the pictures, the engine compartment is near perfect. The valve covers have been removed (new gaskets), media blasted and powder-coated. The air cleaned unit and air filter are new. It also has a new battery. The power steering pump was leaking, so it is currently in the shop being repaired / replaced, along with the lines.

Interior -- The dash is in perfect condition. The wood package was upgraded by Madera Concepts to Carpathian Burled hardwood, which is the same type they use in Bentleys. This upgrade was almost $900, 20 years ago! The seats and door panels were recovered / customized in the early 90s. They are in near perfect condition and really stand out against the maroon paint. The carpet and mats are in great condition, with the exception of the driver’s area. There are no holds or ware spots, just discoloration – difficult to see because it is under the dash area. The entire inside has been steam cleaned. The car was upgraded with an aftermarket cruise control system, but I have never tried to use it. All of the glass is perfect and the windshield has new wiper blades.

Body – The car was repainted in 1990 and you can tell from the pictures that this car has always been garaged. In my opinion, the paint is 8.5 out of 10. There are a few chips/dings on the passenger side and the driver’s side wheel well. All have been touched up and are barely noticeable. The paint has had a three stage clean-up which consists of compounding, polishing and waxing – it is very smooth and looks great. The previous owner pulled the car too far forward in his garage and bumped the lawnmower, so there is a dent in the nose just above the grill (see picture). All of the chrome appears to be original and is in good condition. I believe the exhaust was replaced during the engine conversion. The resonators are starting to gets holes in them, but they have been patched – the mufflers and the remainder of the exhaust is in good condition. There are no holes or rust in the bottom of the car. Included in the sale is a High-end California car cover that costs over $400. 

HVAC – At some point, the original owner had a larger AC unit installed for the back passengers with a separate control. The vents are installed in the rear deck lid area between the speakers. The system appears to still run off of the old R-12 Freon (not R-134a) which has not been pressure tested to check for leaks. I haven’t had the need for it since it doesn't get that hot in Colorado.

Suspension/Tires -- The suspension is in great condition -- the shocks are not brand new but still function well. The four tires on the car have plenty of tread. The car also comes with two spare tires and the wheels are in great condition.

Stereo – The original owner also installed an aftermarket stereo with an AM/FM tuner and cassette deck. The stereo works well and sounds good. The antenna does not go up and down, but it doesn't affect the reception unless you are in the garage.

Spare Parts - this car comes with an extensive amount of spare parts, including extra belts, wipers, CB, original XJ letters, trunk trim (still in the original bag). I am also including the Haynes repair manual, the factory repair manual and original factory service handbook with case. The car also has a 2'x3' copy of the wiring diagram. I even have the original sales brochure which comes with the car!

Known issues/quirks - To the best of my knowledge, the only thing not working on the car is the switch for the washer fluid and the clock. I believe the rear defrost switch was disconnected when the extra AC/heat was installed in the back. Sometimes the tachometer and speedometer needles jump. A couple small oil leaks.

Driving Experience - This car is a pleasure to drive. The seating position is relaxed and all the dashboard controls are in easy reach. This car really shines on twisty roads and you can feel the Jaguar suspension doing its job. Braking is confident and swift. If you're looking for a cheap XJ6 -- there are plenty out there. You get what you pay for. If you want a Jaguar that has been spoiled and loved -- then this is the one you want. I would imagine that the two previous owners have put well over $20,000 in this car over the years.


**E-mail me for a link to Photobucket with 55 detailed photos. I'm sure there is something I’m forgetting, so please e-mail me with any questions. Thanks for looking!


THERE IS NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, NOR MAY I BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LISTING OF THIS AD.  THE CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO INSPECT THE CAR PRIOR TO PURCHASE.  THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHIPPING OF SAID VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS CAR IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PURCHASE OR HAVE THE AVAILABLE FUNDS!

PAYMENT TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: A $250 DEPOSIT THROUGH PAYPAL IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE AUCTIONS END - CERTIFIED FUNDS, WIRE TRANSER OR CASH.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ACTION CLOSE. IF NOT, I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-LIST THE CAR OR SELL TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER.

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.

Auto Services in Colorado

Wallace Autos ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers
Address: 14697 E Easter Ave, Franktown
Phone: (303) 766-0072

The 4Wheeler ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Auto Transmission
Address: 6519 Arapahoe #2, Lafayette
Phone: (303) 443-8488

South Platte Auto Center ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Auto Oil & Lube, Truck Service & Repair
Address: 143 Edwards Ave, Padroni
Phone: (970) 522-7501

South Havana Motor Co ★★★★★

New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers
Address: 908 S Havana St, Aurora
Phone: (303) 360-6676

Santos Muffler & Radiator ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems, Auto Transmission
Address: 1940 Federal Blvd, Aurora
Phone: (303) 477-7661

Safelite AutoGlass ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Windshield Repair, Glass-Auto, Plate, Window, Etc
Address: 10110 W 26th Ave, Evergreen
Phone: (720) 255-0350

Auto blog

Jaguar Land Rover to recall 44,000 vehicles over excessive diesel emissions

Thu, Mar 14 2019

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 44,000 vehicles in the U.K. due to some of its vehicles emitting higher CO2 emissions than were officially stated. The recall is said to affect vehicles equipped with JLR's 2.0-liter diesel engine in cars built between 2014 and 2018. Quite a few models are affected, including the Jaguar XE, XF, E-Pace, F-Pace, along with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Sport. The excessive CO2 emissions were discovered by the British vehicle certification agency, who then reported it to JLR. The company is reportedly working on a fix that will satisfy the agency and bring the cars back in line with their stated CO2 emissions. As of now, JLR is not saying what the fix will entail. A statement from JLR reads: "The modifications will be made free of charge, and every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to the customer." The U.K. magazine Which? said JLR told them owners might experience minor changes to the "overall vehicle experience." Reading between the lines there, that sounds like there could be some pretty serious tampering with the engine software, but we'll leave the speculation to a minimum for now. CO2 emissions numbers are used in the U.K. to set tax levels for vehicles, which means JLR could have gotten out of some taxation with its artificially low CO2 numbers. At this point we don't know how badly the numbers are off, so it's impossible to know how egregious the mislabeling is. There also isn't any explanation for why the CO2 numbers are off, but this is all information that could be forthcoming. The 44,000 number could rise, too, because the UK vehicle standards agency says that some gasoline models could also be involved. That would open a whole new can of worms for JLR. Some Jaguar vehicles (XE, XF and F-Pace) offer a 2.0-liter diesel option for the U.S., but Land Rover's only diesel it sells here now is the 3.0-liter V6. For the time being there's no recall out on the diesel or gas engines from JLR in the U.S. There's no chatter surrounding emissions cheat devices like those involved with Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal. Nor does the scale of whatever the problem is come anywhere near the amount of Volkswagen diesels that needed to be recalled or taken off the roads. We'll be keeping tabs on the situation to see if this expands any further than the U.K. Green Recalls Jaguar Land Rover SUV Diesel Vehicles Luxury Sedan

Jaguar wants to become the British electric company

Thu, Sep 8 2016

Jaguar has been telegraphing its electric future for years, and this week we're beginning to see it come to fruition. The company's Formula E race team officially launched September 8 with sponsorship, livery, and an interesting name for its racecar, the I-Type 1. It marks Jaguar's return to factory-supported racing and serves as a model for the company's future strategy. "The Formula E championship will enable us to engineer and test our advanced technologies under extreme performance conditions," Nick Rogers, executive director of product engineering at Jaguar Land Rover, said in a statement. "We will apply this vital knowledge as part of our real-world development." Formula E competition starts October 9 as the all-electric racing series begins its third season. Panasonic signed on as the title sponsor of the team. Formula E is a natural move for Jag and allows the British company to remain true to its racing heritage while still looking toward. The company claims seven Le Mans titles, which is the fourth-most in history, even though it hasn't won one since 1990. That's a great lineage, but Jaguar knows it's getting dusty. Launching a Formula E effort allows it to compete in a form of motorsports that should prove relevant to road-car technology. Jag is drawing on Williams Advanced Engineering (you might have heard of its F1 team) for the electric powertrain. Williams also helped with the development of Jaguar's C-X75 plug-in concept car. Meanwhile, we also captured an F-Pace crossover silently testing this week in the Alps. Though it looks like a normal F-Pace, spy shooters report it was producing no engine noise, leading (or perhaps leaping) to the conclusion it's the rumored electric SUV Jaguar is working on. Likely, this prototype has a diesel engine as a range extender. View 11 Photos Though the camouflaged F-Pace is great fodder for speculation, Jag's electric efforts are not a secret. Jaguar and Land Rover showed off three electric-vehicle demonstrators last year and the company is exploring everything from mild hybrids to full electric powertrains. JLR has filed paperwork to secure trademarks for I-Pace and E-Pace. "JLR is definitely rushing headfirst into electrification," said Ed Kim, vice president of industry analysis for research firm AutoPacific.

Question of the Day: What's the greatest British car ever?

Fri, Jul 15 2016

The British automotive industry has produced everything from high-production econo-commuters to staggeringly luxurious oligarch-wagons, along the way winning plenty of races and building plenty of beautiful machines. The original Mini led directly to the past half-century of transverse-engine, front-wheel-drive cars built everywhere, the MGB put the sporty little convertible into everyone's reach, and the Morris Oxford became the most beloved motor vehicle in India. So many to choose from, but we want you to pick one. What will it be? Related Video: