1979 Jaguar XJ6 4.2
18,000 Miles
Cranberry
Red / Russet red leather & carpets
2 Former keepers
Full history
Highly original preserved classic
Other Info
V5 registration document
MoT & tax exempt
2 previous keepers
Guaranteed low miles 18,000
Owners wallet
Service history files
All historic MoT
Historic tax discs
Original bill of sale £13,394
Many original supplying dealer paper and misc.' items
Original emergency tool kit - unused
Spare wheel
Jack and tools
Bluetooth converted radio
HPI clear
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FAH 97T
First registered and pre delivery inspected by Mann Egerton
Jaguar dealer in Norwich on 08.05.1979. This is a wholly
original ultra low mileage example, in timewarp condition the
likes of which there must be very few remaining worldwide. Not a
restored vehicle, this is a wonderfully preserved classic Jaguar
with a flamboyant factory specification. It’s a fully
operational cat with no compromises, ready to take 1st place at
the next show, you can use this on Sunday or store it for
generations to come - we suggest doing it all.
History
Most recently owned for the last 5 years by a dedicated mature
lifelong Jaguar man involved in the Jag enthusiast club and the
Jag drivers club.
Complete comprehensive history files accompany this cherished
classic, the owners leather wallet containing the original bill
of sale, further sales literature of the day, all historic MoT
certificates and tax discs. Amazingly, all the items given to
the 1st keeper by the dealer are present, including a Jaguar tax
disc holder still in it's packet, lock and key codes, a welcome
letter, a 1st Birthday car from the dealer etc., the list goes
one. Simply wonderful irreplaceable irrefutable provenance, like
buying a vintage Rolex and finding it has the original boxes,
tags, paperwork and all the dealer incidentals in pristine
condition - what a find.
The history files tell of a story of regular maintenance without
regard for expense, notably Bentley Norwich have been looking
after it for a great number of years there is a whole file of
Bentley Norwich invoices and lots of recent work far too much to
list here. Give me a call and we can go through the files
together.
The condition is more or less as new. It has the odd storage
mark though you could count them on a few fingers. The paint is
superb and unblemished, no fading and there is no rust
whatsoever. The arches are free from rust, if anything a little
road rash. Sills are perfect, not a blemish, chrome brightwork
is unmarked and without a blemish, perfect mirror finish all
over, boot has all original linings in perfect unused order, has
original unused tool kit and spare wheel and tools. No evidence
of historic dampness in any part of the cabin or boot carpet
trim, no swelling, no discoloration, no fading, no warping, no
delamination of the wood. The headlining appears to have been
replaced and is perfect.
The leather is original factory, not restored or recoloured,
it's all original and in perfect order with only very very
minimal wear to the driver seat consistent with 18k miles. the
carpers are beautiful, dry and unmarked, the driver heel pad has
never seen a shoe.
The wheels are perfect, with unmarked chrome caps and each one
with a Pirelli P4000 with deep treads.
The underside is immaculate clean too, pictured below, rot free,
all components in a high state of preservation.
Rather interestingly, the original factory 70's radio has a
rather expensive Bluetooth conversion (£638) and should work
with modern tech.
This is a pristine near perfect Jaguar.
The XJ Series 3
The Jaguar XJ is the benchmark saloon car. Even today, some 50
years later the XJ has a lot to teach even the most luxurious
modern German saloon offerings and some might say that no
manufacturer has since managed to capture the presence of the
XJ. Many say that Jaguar saved the best until last with the
Series 3, and I have to agree. I personally feel this Series 3
to be the best combination of specification, in that’s it’s a
4.2, no sunroof, air con, Cranberry Red and matching Russet
leather. Examples of this model of this quality are drying up
very quickly indeed.
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