Highlights
- A well-presented XJ40 with a particularly desirable colour scheme
- Overhaul valid until November 2026
- Equipped with the rare and particularly sought-after 5-speed manual gearbox
- Only three previous owners
- A perfect car for everyday use or weekend enjoyment
The glamour
Jaguar XJ40s are so comfortable and luxurious that it is often forgotten that they are also great sports cars. Most examples were produced with automatic transmission, so few owners have had the opportunity to discover their true qualities.
But here we present a perfect example to discover their second nature. In fact, this XJ6 equipped with the extremely rare manual gearbox allows the driver to appreciate the dual soul of this era of great qualities, luxurious and elegant but also extremely dynamic. Because an XJ40 is as comfortable as it is lively.
Finished in the popular Bordeaux Red Metallic colour scheme combined with a cream leather upholstered interior, this XJ6 presents itself as a very well maintained car in excellent condition. Important areas such as the wheel arches, sills, window frames and underbody present very well.
This car has only had three owners since it was new and the MOT certificate is valid until November 2026.
An opportunity not to be missed for vintage saloon enthusiasts.
History and documents
- The seller informed us that the car was first registered in 1992.
- We were told that it has only had three previous owners
- Overhaul valid until 22 November 2026
- We were informed that it has passed its MOT certificate without any problems
- The odometer shows 147,952 mileage
Condition
- The elegant and popular metallic Bordeaux red paintwork is in good condition on all panels.
- The paint shows few signs of wear and ageing, with minor flaws highlighted in the photos.
- Defects include minor scratches on the front spoiler visible in the photo gallery
- Considering the age and originality of the car, some traces of wear and tear are visible.
- The bodywork is in very good condition for an XJ40, particularly in key areas such as the door sills, wheel arches and window frames.
- The underbody appears to be in good condition and the seller informed us that no problems were detected during the recent overhaul.
- Fitted with GMP five-spoke aftermarket alloy wheels in excellent condition
- The tyres also appear to be in good condition, with good tread
- The cream leather upholstered interior appears well maintained for its age and shows only light signs of wear visible in the photos.
- Signs of wear include some rippling at the base of the front and rear seats, but no obvious tears or damage.
- Slight signs of wear are also visible on the side of the driver's seat.
- Carpet and carpets in good condition in both passenger compartment and luggage compartment, with some signs of wear visible in photos
- Wood panelling on doors, dashboard and centre console in good condition, with some slight delamination points
- Buttons and controls appear to be in good condition, original and unmodified.
- Features include electrically adjustable front seats and air conditioning
- Retains original Jaguar stereo system with cassettes
- No electrical service or instrument malfunctions reported
- Headlining, imperial in good condition as per photographs
- Some light marks in the interior, such as those on the driver's side door trim visible in the photographs
- Spare wheel not standard but with the correct characteristics, housed in the boot as shown in the photographs
The mechanics
- Appears to be equipped with the AJ6 3.2 L straight-six engine
- Rare 5-speed manual gearbox
- We are told that it has always been carefully maintained
- No operating or driving problems have been reported to us.
- No problems were found during the recent overhaul.
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