1977 Jaguar XJ6

XJ6C Coupe

4.2L

Automatic

UH2J53383BW

Clear

Gasoline

1977 Jaguar XJ6CThe XJC was the last Jaguar model that Sir Williams Lyons was personally involved in the development of. Due to the lengthy design gestation of a way to obtain proper sealing of the new frame-less door glass, the XJC production run was limited to just three years (1975-77). By the time the window sealing problem was solved the XJS coupe had been scheduled for introduction and the XJ sedan series was standardized on the new 4 inch longer wheelbase. I am a retired Jaguar sales representative and obtained this car 20 years ago when it was traded in on a new Jaguar by the original owner at my dealership, Bauer Motors, in Anaheim California. My first expenditure was to install a ASC Moonroof, I then had a complete back to bare metal color change respray done from the original Greensand to a two-stage Black. Black was never offered by the factory as an original color on the Series 2 Jaguars and I had always loved the rich and dressy look of a Black on Black car... and as much as I prefer to retain originality, I just could not see spending money it redo the "DijonMustard" Greensand paint scheme. The interior was completely redone in full leather seats, utilizing new foam cushions, diaphragms and door panels, Wilton wool carpeting, burl Walnut facia panel and switch trim plus a new custom headliner. Next I handed the car over to a former dealer colleague and Jaguar factory trained Master technician to have thecar gone completely over mechanically to the tune of $10,000+. Lastly I installed 5 new Dayton 16" chrome wire wheels and Pirelli tires. Other personal touches include Euro 7" main beam halogen headlights, the front windscreen surround was replaced with new Series I XJ6 trim to eliminate the three unsightly upper retainers required on U.S. spec cars of the period. XJ12C chrome belt-line trim was added to complement the chrome wires wheels. I also sourced a pair of home market HS8 2" S.U. carburetors with a manually controlledAED device to replace the Zenith Strombergs. Both fuel tanks were removed, powder-coated,then epoxy lined and new submerged fuel pumps & level senders installed. The A/C system hoses, condenser and compressor have been removed and the system is in the process of being converted to R134 refrigerant. Now after nearly 20 years the paint is beginning to show it's age with some deterioration of the clear coat on the top surfaces and a couple of rust spots on the left side. Even though the car has never been out of southern California, there are drain holes on these cars that when clogged can prevent water from draining from regular washings. The belt-line chrome molding allows for an easy break so separate panels could be repainted without necessitating a complete respray...CERTAIN ITEMS IN SHOWN IN SOME PHOTOS SUCH AS THE WOOD STEERING WHEEL AND GRILL BADGES AREPERSONAL AND WILL NOT BE INCLUDED...