Lot details Registration No: RNB747R Chassis No: 2J-2575BW Mot Expiry: May 2008
The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 redefined expectations in the luxury car sector. The new model effectively 'moved the goalposts' setting new standards for comfort, handling and refinement. A waiting list was quick to form and enthusiasm remained strong upon the introduction of the Series II cars in 1973. The standard or long wheelbase saloon models were joined later that same year by a striking new variant, an elegant pillarless coupe. Available with either the 4.2 litre straight six XK unit or the fabulous 5.3 litre V12, this handsome design retained the saloon's all round independent coil and wishbone suspension, disc brakes and power steering. Performance was predictably strong with both variants reputedly able to exceed 120mph.
Finished in Green Sand with Olive leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, paintwork, wheels / tyres) or "very good" (engine, automatic transmission) condition. Though, he considers that the bodywork "needs attention". Entering the current (third) ownership in 1984, 'RNB 747R' is since understood to have been primarily worked on by Bob Bates of Birkenhead (a contributor to the JDC and JEC magazines). Stated to have covered some 104,000 miles from new, the coupe was apparently treated to "a Jaguar replacement engine at 62,000 miles". As well as "a gearbox and back axle overhaul", attention is said to have been paid to its "petrol tank, suspension, brakes and radiator at Birkenhead around 1993". The subject of a bodywork refurbishment some six years later, 'RNB 747R' benefited from "a new vinyl roof, chrome and headlining" at the same time. However, we are informed that corrosion has resurfaced "around the top of the headlights and on the lower quarter panels". Showing signs of wear to the driver's side and suffering from a loose headlining (though, a replacement hard backing accompanies the car), the coupe rides on "good Pirelli tyres" and boasts "a manual choke for better fuel consumption" as well as "an immobilizer". Summed up as "an excellent runner that is used daily", this elegant Big Cat is offered for sale with history file, MOT certificate valid until May 2008 and road tax valid until April 2008.
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