2016-06-15 14:29:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/16
www.catalogue-host.co.uk/richardedmonds/2016-06-16/lot_1968

Auction description:
Richard Edmonds Auctions Ltd
Thursday, 16 June to Saturday, 18 June, 2016
Lot 1968

1972 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 – rare manual overdrive version
Reg. no. AKG 980L
Chassis no. 1G12790DN
Engine no. 7L30851-SZ5

Estimate: £2,500 - 4,000
Condition Report or Notes

The Jaguar XJ6 was introduced in September 1968; power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L de-luxe and 4.2 L models and this is one of the rare Series 1 models with manual transmission and overdrive. The car offered is finished in Warwick Grey with a red leather interior and with an odometer reading of 57,192. It was registered new in Cardiff and then changed hands in 2000. Jaguar engines were fragile and the car had its first engine change within the warranty period. The owner at the time negotiated a new warranty and the second engine also failed. Because of a shortage of engine blocks, (everything was being exported), Jaguar offered to replace the engine and fit it if the owner provided a new block. A 4.2 litre block was sourced and fitted and at the same time Jaguar upgraded the suspension and brakes. It is likely this engine has only done approximately 10,000 miles. The present owner has also replaced the front springs. The paintwork is original and it would benefit from some cosmetic improvements in some areas. The interior is in very good condition, despite not being used since 2006 but kept in a heated garage; the car will now require some re-commissioning. We understand that there is an issue with the ignition barrel/wiring but the car was started by hotwiring a few years ago. It is hoped by the time of the sale that the car will be running again. When the car was laid up our vendor tells us that the engine and transmission were in good order. The car comes with a large history file of MOTs, a V5c, some bills, and other paperwork including the original owner’s handbooks and instructions.

2017-02-18 04:53:30 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 2/17
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1972-jaguar-xj6/13638

Auction description:
Date 23/02/2017
Location Donington Park
Lot No 27
Jaguar XJ6
Year 1972
Vehicle Registration AKG980L
Chassis Number 1G12790DN
Engine Number 7L30851-SZ5
Body Colour Warwick Grey
Trim Colour Red
MOT Expiry Nov 2017
Estimate £6000 - 9000

- Two owners from new
- Upgraded with 4.2-litre engine and manual o/drive gearbox
- Offered with extensive history including MOTs, service book and schedules, Jaguar correspondence, invoices, original tool kit, etc.

We are indebted to the vendor for the following description:

"Originally purchased from Lex Mead Cardiff on 11th July 1972 as a 2.8 manual complete with the following extras: heated rear window, Sundym Glass, Inertia seat belts and Endrust treatment. It was bought for the princely sum of £2,853.94.

The car has had 2 former keepers. Original ownership was from 1972 to 2000. The second owner had the car from 2000 until earlier this year. All the MOT's, original service books, service schedules, fabulous Jaguar correspondence and every invoice/receipt are supplied with the car. On reading the details it appears, as was common with 2.8 units that the original engine failed. Jaguar replaced the engine and it failed again so in 1986 when the car had done just under 40,000 miles Jaguar replaced the engine once and for all with a brand new 4.2 unit. The brakes were upgraded to 4.2 format complete with paperwork supporting the upgrade.

The car has been kept in a heated garage for most of its life and hence its condition. The current owner has carried out additional work after procuring the car earlier this year. The paint was flattened back and any remedial repairs undertaken, the bodywork was deemed to be in excellent so repairs were minimal. The respray was executed using the correct original specification Warwick Grey paint and the wheels refurbished in the appropriate colour. The interior has been leather restored however there remains a small split in the driver door handle which could easily be repaired. The vendor states that all the work was carried out professionally to a very high standard.

The engine has only done 17,000 miles since it was fitted and deemed excellent by the vendor. The carburettors have been stripped and cleaned along with the fuel lines and tanks, the two fuel pumps and filters have been replaced for new items. The water pump was replaced, new hoses fitted where required and the radiator flushed, the car has also received black 'waxoyle' treatment to the underside. The steering rack was replaced with a brand new genuine Jaguar unit as too was the front cross member. We refurbished the exhaust system which is 'twin stainless' apart from the down. The car still also contains the original Jaguar Tool Kit.

The car has just been MOT'd, said by the vendor to run and drive superbly. There are very few faults, the boot floor cover is original but has some wear marks and the tacho is a little temperamental. This car is extremely rare as it is a 4.2 MOD, with a low warranted mileage on a 17,000 mile from new engine with every bit of paperwork. Described by the vendor as a genuinely fabulous car."