1972 Jaguar Xj6 Base 4.2l on 2040-cars
Lombard, Illinois, United States
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I am the third owner of this 1972 Jaguar XJ6. The first owner was an
old lady who lived in Stow, OH and owned the car from 1972 to 1975. In
August of 1975 she sold it to a local dentist who owned it for the next
38 years. The car was his "show" car that he never drove in the snow or
rain, and only drove it on the weekends to car shows. The love and
care he gave this care is evidenced by the stack of receipts he kept
over the years. Sometime in the late 80's he moved from Ohio to
Virginia and had Dick Pilcher (Jaguar/Rolls Royce/Bentley independent
exclusive repair shop) maintain the car for him. I purchased the car
last year and had it shipped to Chicago (DAS Auto Shippers). This car
has always been garage kept and looks like a time machine. Mileage is
105K. I have receipts totaling over $40,000 -- this car has been
well-loved.
Engine -- The engine starts easily and has good oil pressure. The engine was fully rebuilt about 20k miles ago; the list is too extensive but some of the major work includes pistons/rings/rod bearings, timing chains/gears/tensioners, oil pump, head studs, tappet hold down kit, rebuilt carbs, and valve guides. I upgraded the alternator to a GM CS-130 105 amp unit. The gear reduction starter has less than 4k miles on it and starts the car easily. HVAC -- I replaced both blower fans and replaced the vacuum operated heater control/valve with a Vintage Air unit. The vintage air unit fits in the stock location and does not look out of place. I replaced the AC compressor, condenser, condenser fan, receiver/drier, and made new AC hoses. I filled the system with R-12 Freon (not R-134a) and am getting 40-45* air from the vents. Suspension/Tires -- The suspension is in great condition -- the shocks are not brand new but still function well. All 5 tires are Yokohama Avids and have less than 4k miles on them. Body -- The fact that this car has not been driven in snow/salt/rain is very obvious when you look underneath the car. This car has no rust issues. I looked for a Series 1/2 Jaguar for 3 years and all of them had rust in the lower fenders -- this car has none of that. The paint is an older respray but still looks very presentable. There are a few chips/dings but I would rate the paint an 8.5/10. Stereo -- I installed a Retrosound Model 1 AM/FM/tuner. There is an SD card reader and USB port hidden behind the dash. At the same time I replaced all 4 door speakers and added 2 tweeters to the front. Under the driver's seat is a subwoofer to fill in the low sounds. The car does not "bump" but it has a good sound to it all while retaining the stock look. Headlights -- I upgraded to the 7" outboard headlamps and added relays for all 4 headlamps. The parts to convert back to the standard size are included in the event you prefer that look. Other upgrades -- The car has a cruise control system for long-distance highway cruising. I mounted the control switch in a hidden location to preserve the original looks of the car. The car has a set of coco-mats floormats. Interior -- The dash is in fair condition. At some time in the next 5 years the wood will need to be refinished. The dash top is in good condition. The front seats have been re-dyed at some point and show stress cracks; the rear seat is very dry. The carpet is thread-worn in some areas. The good news is that I have a set of leather front and rear skins for the seats and replacement carpet. Why do I buy new seats/carpets and not install them? I'd rather have older leather seats with a patina to them than new leather. I know they won't last forever so the new leather seats and carpet are included. Reliability -- I have owned old British cars for the last 20 years and once they are sorted out I have found them to be extremely reliable. I took this Jaguar for a 650 mile road trip last weekend and did not have any issues and would do it again without hesitation. Spare parts - this car comes with an extensive amount of spare parts, including a new gear reduction starter, an alternator, valve covers + gaskets, brake pads, etc. I am also including the Haynes repair manual, the factory repair manual, and a 3rd repair manual. The car also has a 2'x3' copy of the wiring diagram. Known issues/quirks - To the best of my knowledge, the only thing not working on the car is the switch for the washer fluid. Sometimes the fuel gauge for the left tank gets hung up - going down a rough road seems to knock it loose. If you try to restart the car after driving it and letting it sit for 10-15 minutes, the car will vapor-lock. Popping the hood release will prevent that. Who should buy this car? - I plan to sell this car to an enthusiast and steward. This is not a car to put a Chevy 350 under the hood -- it's in too good of shape. This car is 42 years old and has the presence that only a Series 1 XJ6 has. Kids will stop playing baseball and stare as you drive by. Grown men will enthusiastically honk their horns and wave at you, and jockey their position in traffic so they can sit next to you at a stoplight and look. This car will eat up highway miles with ease and dignity, but she much prefers twisty 2-lane country roads where she can carve up turns and flex her muscle. 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. Please note that I have this vehicle listed locally and I reserve the right to cancel if the vehicle is no longer for sale. Here is a video that I made of the car today This vehicle is sold as-is and where-is. Please understand the payment terms before bidding. If you have any questions please ask me before bidding. |
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