Highlights

• A rare example of the X300 XJ given its mileage and low ownership history
• Presenting in a very good condition throughout in a popular colourway
• Complete with a good, documented service history
• Fresh MOT and service prior to sale
  
  

The Appeal

This example is an entirely original example with a low ownership and low mileage history. The average period of tenure equates to almost 7 years with mileage being accrued at a mere 1,600 miles, or so, annually. This makes this X300 Jaguar quite unusual amongst its peers and all the more desirable for it.

The History and Paperwork

• This XJ6 was first registered in April 1996
• The car was supplied to its first owner by Guy Salmon Jaguar
• The first owner retained the Jaguar right up until 2011
• During that period the car covered around 30,000 miles
• The second owner acquired the car in November 2011
• This owner kept the Jaguar for 11 years before selling it in 2022
• At this juncture the car had covered around 42,000 miles
• The current owner acquired the car in December 2022 to become its fourth keeper
• Since 2022 the car has covered a mere 1,000 miles or so
• The Jaguar is complete with its current V5 registration document
• Booked in for a fresh MOT and service on September 13th 
• Numerous earlier MOTs are present helping to verify the low mileage
• The original book pack it its Jaguar folder is present
• This includes the original service booklet
• This documents 10 services with the majority undertaken by Guy Salmon
• The most recent stamp dates from 2008 at a shade under 30,000 miles
• A number of previous tax disks are also included
  
  

The Interior

• The luxurious cabin of the X300 was an evolution of that in the XJ40
• This example is trimmed in delightful Oatmeal hued soft leather
• Accents of mushroom coloured leather and dark walnut veneer are also present
• The commodious seats are finished in vertical, padded box pleats
• The front seats are electrically adjustable
• The rear bench is identically trimmed with a folding central armrest
• The condition of the upholstery appears to be excellent overall
• The door cards are finished with a combination of Oatmeal and mushroom hued leather
• Dark walnut panels are inserted at the tops of the panels
• Quality chromed door furniture is also fitted
• The headlining has been refitted recently to address a common X300 issue
• The complimentary coloured carpets are pristine and protected with mats
• The dashboard is formed from a mushroom hued top roll
• The bottom roll is finished with an Oatmeal coloured bottom roll
• The central panel is finished with a gloss varnished walnut panel
• The clear, white on black gauge set are housed in a hooded binnacle
• These sit behind the original four spoke leather steering wheel
• The centre console is home to the air conditioning controls and original head unit
• The large boot is finished in its original grey carpet set
  
  

The Exterior

• The X300 presents well in a fetching metallic red livery
• This is reported to be the original paintwork with some minor scratches noted
• Despite this the overall impression is very positive indeed
• Likewise, the bodywork looks good overall 
• Minor dents in the wing and door are reported but vendor states they will be repaired for the new owner
• These are described as only really being visible in bright light
• The quad headlamps and stainless-steel mesh grill give the Jaguar a sporting look
• The large areas of cabin glass appear to be in good shape with no faults noted
• Likewise, the light lenses which seem clear and original
• The Jaguar rides on its original 16-inch “dimple” alloy wheels
• These exhibit some lacquer deterioration and other marks
• The wheels would benefit from a renovation ideally
• These are fitted with a matching set of Kuhmo Ecsta tyres
• These appear to be relatively recent and are in 225/60 configuration
  
  

The Mechanics

• This X300 is fitted with the respected 3,239cc AJ16 straight six engine
• This was a significantly developed version of the earlier AJ6 unit
• These upgrades included distributor less ignition and new engine management systems
• In original form this unit was rated at 216bhp and 232Ib-ft of torque
• This is fed to the rear wheels via a ZF 4HP-22 four-speed automatic transmission
• The engine bay looks to be in a great original condition
• It appears well looked after with the inscribed cam cover bright and clean
• The requisite data plates appear to be present
• What can be seen of the underside of the car looks appropriate to age and mileage
• A good level of preservative underseal appears to be present
• The current owner reports no known mechanical issues
  
  

Summary