Lot details Registration No: F921TFU Chassis No: SAJJHALH3AA574736 Mot Expiry: Sept 2007
Launched on August 28th 1986 as a replacement for the ageing Series III cars, the all new XJ6 (or XJ40 to use its code name) was well received by the contemporary motoring press. Boasting all-round independent suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes and generous levels of sound deadening, it proved a credible alternative to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-series. Initially available with a choice of 2.9 litre SOHC (165bhp, 176lbft) or 3.6 litre DOHC (221bhp, 248lbft) AJ6 straight-six engines allied to either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic 'J-gate' transmissions, the XJ40 allowed potential purchasers to prioritise performance over economy and vice-versa. Though, for many the effortless progress promised by the larger powerplant proved hard to resist (period road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and 132mph).
Finished in metallic blue with blue leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Reputed to have covered some 76,000 miles from new (a figure apparently substantiated by "nine stamps in its service book plus various service sheets and eight old MOTs"), 'F921 TFU' is further understood to have had just "two previous keepers". Riding on alloy wheels, it is said to be "a very good driver". An inexpensive entry to the world of luxury motoring, this well specified Jaguar is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until September 2007.
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