2011-02-20 20:13:10 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/20/11 cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll Opening bid C $5,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 4 days left in auction. Sellers description: 1972 Series 1 Jaguar XJ6 short wheel based car. The car is very original, having been only painted once since new,(the car is fine for a driver, but would need to be re-painted for show quality). The car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, having benefitted from a complete mechanical rebuild at which point the odometer was zeroed, so the car has only approximately 22,000 MILES on it, since the rebuild. It has had a Rebuilt Engine, transmission, all new brakes, shocks, interior refurbished, new tires. Everything works except the a/c as I didn't replace the a/c compressor after the rebuild. I was toying with the idea of the SANDEN a/c system which is lighter,and more efficient with less draw on the engine HP. The car was appraised at $10,000 in 2008, before I had carried out the transmission work and the interior, so would more than likely appraise for more now. It pains me to have to sell the car, but I find myself in some need of funds, and so will be offering for sale, this car as well as some of my other cars over the next little while. The car is eligible for re-entry into the USA with no duties. The car is roadworthy, and other than the weather, I would have no qualms driving it across country. More pictures at: https://picasaweb.google.com/116404550586887581930/Series1JagsSept2008?authkey=Gv1sRgCMevlZXCuv7auAE#

2014-07-30 06:27:02 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/30/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ6-4-door-1972-Jaguar-XJ6-/271559697293
Current bid US $1,009, no reserve, 13 bids 3 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Glencoe, Ontario.

Sellers description:
Up for sale my XJ6 which I have owned for 3 years. Reason for this sale (and most of my collection) is a 2.5 year old daughter and simply not having the time. Car was driven twice last year and only once this year so really needs to be used more. Car is 1972 XJ6. Purchased from a collector whose collection was 20+ Jabuars. When I bought the car I was aware of the need for a few touch up areas and probably respray the drivers door. As it wasn't that offensive I simply enjoyed the driving experience. Car would still need paint/rust touch up for a show quality car. All areas photographed and the exterior is the car's weak point. The driver door shows some orange peeling and I think that when it was resprayed something was amiss with the paint. The rest of the car does however look good. At the time it appears the front screen rubber was replaced but not the rear. There is no rust or bubbling around these areas. The brightwork/chrome shows well. The rear bumper shows pitting which makes me think the front bumper was either re-chromed or OEM. Underside of the car looks good and floors solid (? replaced when restored). Small bubble of rust over passenger side arch and some evidence of repair at leading edge of driver's side wheel arch/rocker area. As per previous owner, engine was rebuilt and odometer zeroed. Now reads 22,000. Car runs on twin SU's and drives through an automatic box. Much like my Triumph Stag (with auto box) I actually think the engine and gearbox go well together for Summer Cruising. Car pulls away without any bumps/grinds/smoking and stops straight as well. Car had transmission rebuild/brakes and shocks at the same time. Appraisal by Lawrence Auto Appraisal in 2008 @ $10,000. Interior is in great shape with the patina you would expect. All gauges seem to work fine and both fuel tank gauges work as does switching between them. Clock does not work. Dash top is perfect with no cracks. Electric windows work fine. All in all a good daily driver that with a little exterior work would give years of pleasure. I would welcome any inspection. A small receipt file for works done and a Florida State Title from 2000 as well as original owners manual included. I believe as it is a US car it would be eligible for re-import without the usual duty. I purchased the car in Canada. Paper trail shows 2 owners in Florida in Oviedo and Orlando.