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The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 and its Daimler sister that followed in 1969, redefined expectations in the luxury car sector, setting new standards in comfort, refinement and handling. Jaguar/ Daimler refreshed its six-cylinder XJ saloon and Daimler Sovereign range in 1973 with the introduction of the XJ6 and Daimler Sovereign Series II. The new cars featured a sleeker new body shell which had a slimmer front grille, new front air intake below the bumper, new lights and a revised interior. The car was significantly face-lifted again in April 1979, known as the Series III, incorporating a subtle exterior redesign by Pininfarina. New rubber bumpers with decorative chrome only on the top edge, flush door handles, one-piece front door glass without a separate quarter light glass, a grille with only vertical vanes, reverse lights moved from the boot plinth to the larger rear light clusters, and a revised roofline with narrower door frames and increased glass area. The 4. 2 litre engines became fuel injected like its larger V12 sister.
Looking at both the car and the history folder, there is little doubt that huge care has been lavished upon this example. The paperwork itself goes back to the late ‘80s but with more comprehensive and detailed invoicing in 2020. It was at this time that the complete rear axle-assembly was removed, stripped, powder coated and painted ( please see photos ) New discs, calipers and pads were also fitted at this time alongside a myriad of other sundries to the tune of over £7, 000 by renowned Jaguar specialists, WinSpeed Motorsport. An additional £2, 104 was spent on shock absorbers, springs, an upgraded electric fan and other minor parts including replacing the front cross beam, a known weak spot. The previous owner also told us that the engine has undergone a full rebuild. The car has also been stripped back to bare metal and painted in its original Cashmere Gold including a new windscreen. Paint work on closer inspection is showing its age in one or two areas, though the car still presents well. The interior is also in superb condition throughout with excellent leather and superb wood veneers. At the last MoT test, all the front ball joints and steering were reconditioned and this fine example comes with the original owners packs, instruction manuals, repair manuals and other miscellaneous paperwork. Current mileage 57, 000 miles MOT to May 2024.
