1972 Jaguar XJ6

Sedan

4.2 L

Automatic

1L65141BW

Clear

Gasoline

I am the third owner of this 1972 Jaguar XJ6. The first owner was an older lady who lived in Stow, OH and owned the car from 1972 to 1975. In August of 1975 she sold it to a local dentist who owned it for the next 38 years. The car was his "show" car that he never drove in the snow or rain, and only drove it on the weekends to car shows. The love and care he gave this care is evidenced by the stack of receipts he kept over the years. Sometime in the late 80's he moved from Ohio to Virginia and had Dick Pilcher (Jaguar/Rolls Royce/Bentley independent exclusive repair shop) maintain the car for him. I purchased the car last year and had it shipped to Chicago (DAS Auto Shippers). This car has always been garage kept and looks like a time machine. Mileage is 107K. I have receipts totaling over $40,000 -- this car has been well-loved. This car has been garage kept for the last 39 years. This car is never driven in the rain or snow and the condition of the car bears witness to that. Engine -- The engine starts easily and has good oil pressure. The engine was fully rebuilt about 20k miles ago; the list is too extensive but some of the major work includes pistons/rings/rod bearings, timing chains/gears/tensioners, oil pump, head studs, tappet hold down kit, rebuilt carbs, and valve guides. I upgraded the alternator to a GM CS-130 105 amp unit. The gear reduction starter has less than 4k miles on it and starts the car easily. I also replaced the points ignition with a Petronix Igniter. HVAC -- I replaced both blower fans and replaced the vacuum operated heater control/valve with a Vintage Air unit. The vintage air unit fits in the stock location and does not look out of place. I replaced the AC compressor, condenser, condenser fan, receiver/drier, and made new AC hoses. I filled the system with R-12 Freon (not R-134a) and am getting 40-45* air from the vents. Suspension/Tires -- The suspension is in great condition -- the shocks are not brand new but still function well. All 5 tires are Yokohama Avids and have less than 4k miles on them. Body -- The fact that this car has not been driven in snow/salt/rain is very obvious when you look underneath the car. This car has no rust issues. I looked for a Series 1 or 2 Jaguar for 3 years and all of them had at least rust in the lower fenders -- this car has none of that. The paint is an older respray but still looks very presentable. There are a few chips/dings but I would rate the paint an 8.5/10. Stereo -- I installed a Retrosound Model 1 AM/FM/tuner. There is an SD card reader and USB port hidden behind the dash. At the same time I replaced all 4 door speakers and added 2 tweeters to the front. Under the driver's seat is a subwoofer to fill in the low sounds. The car does not "bump" but it has a good sound to it all while retaining the stock look. The stereo works very well and sounds excellent. Headlights -- I upgraded to the 7" outboard headlamps and added relays for all 4 headlamps. The parts to convert back to the standard size are included in the event you prefer that look. Other upgrades -- The car has a cruise control system for long-distance highway cruising. I mounted the control switch in a hidden location to preserve the original looks of the car. The car has a set of coco-mats floormats. Interior -- The dash is in fair condition. At some time in the next 5 years the wood will need to be refinished. The dash top is in good condition. The front seats have been re-dyed at some point and show stress cracks; the rear seat is very dry. The carpet is thread-worn in some areas. The good news is that I have a set of leather front and rear skins for the seats and replacement carpet. Why did I buy new seats/carpets and not install them? I'd rather have older leather seats with a patina to them than new leather. I know they won't last forever so the new leather seats and carpet are included. Reliability -- I have owned old British cars for the last 20 years and once they are sorted out I have found them to be extremely reliable. I took this Jaguar on several 600+ mile road trips this year and have not have any issues. Spare parts - this car comes with an extensive amount of spare parts, including an extra gear reduction starter, an alternator, valve covers + gaskets, brake pads, etc. I am also including the Haynes repair manual, the factory repair manual, and a 3rd repair manual. The car also has a 2'x3' copy of the wiring diagram. Known issues/quirks - To the best of my knowledge, the only thing not working on the car is the switch for the washer fluid. Sometimes the fuel gauge for the left tank gets hung up - going down a rough road seems to knock it loose. Here are the logbook entries for the last 3,000 miles: 106,399 - Replaced cam shaft oil feed pipe with the stainless steel braided hose setup from Terry's Jaguars. 106,264 - Oil change + filter (20w-50) 105,801 - Replaced points with Petronix kit & coil. Replaced exhaust-side valve cover gasket. Synchronized & adjusted carbs. 104,767 - Replaced steering rack bushings with polyurethane bushings. 104,300 - Wheel alignment. Replaced heater valve. 104,141 - Replaced HVAC fans. Oil Change. Replaced radiator and heater hoses. Replaced front brake pads. Replaced all fuel hose under hood. Upgraded alternator. Replaced turn signal flasher. New AC compressor, new condenser, new receiver/drier, new AC hoses (barrier type). New stereo and speakers. New tires (x5). Replaced coolant filler neck. Replaced spark plugs and wires. Replaced battery, battery cables, and ground wires. Driving Experience - This car is a pleasure to drive. The seating position is relaxed and all the dashboard controls are in easy reach. You settle into the well-worn leather seats and fire the car up. Put the transmission in gear and away you go. The straight-6 engine has lots of torque and it moves you down the road with ease. This car really shines on twisty roads and you can feel the Jaguar suspension doing it's job. Braking is confident and swift. If you're going to drive her home, fly into O'hare and have a great summer drive home. If you're looking for a cheap XJ6 -- there are plenty out there. You get what you pay for. If you want a Jaguar that has been spoiled and loved -- then this is the one you want. I have a video of the car running and driving - please contact me if you would like the link. This vehicle is sold as-is and where-is. Please understand the payment terms. If you have any questions please ask me first. Cash or wire transfers are preferred. I accept checks but will not release the car or title until my banker assures me the check has cleared. As I have this car listed for sale locally, I reserve the right to end this listing at any time.