Highlights

A big, comfortable, executive saloon
Well looked after
Performance great on the road
Great interior condition
Incredibly solid underneath

The Appeal

Have you ever sat in traffic in a little hatchback wishing that you could be sitting in something far more comfortable without breaking the bank? Well look no further than this ’97 Jaguar XJ6, it encapsulates everything that is great about this marque. Power, luxury, and classy lines.

This example has been looked after well throughout its life and has spent the last two years with its current owner. They put a bit of money into this car to help get it through the last MOT, but other than this it has been a great luxury barge.

The History and Paperwork

Rolling off the production line in February 1997 this Jag has gone on to live a happy life
Split between a few owners this car appears to have been looked after well
One of the previous owners was an elder gentleman who had to part ways due to it being too difficult for them to get in and out of
The current owner has had the car for around two years
They’ve had it serviced and had a new back box fitted to the exhaust, including the proper stainless steel tips
It is said that paperwork for these works is available
Unfortunately, the service book was misplaced by a previous owner
Will come with 12 months MOT for new owner
It is now your chance to add to this car’s illustrious history
Wherever you wish to go, this late ‘90s saloon will take you there in comfort and style
Mileage has been confirmed as genuine by the cars previous owner - one of of our own consignors! Service history was present but was lost in the after sale

The Interior

No one quite does an interior like Jaguar
It is filled with leather and wood trim that elevate this interior into the realms of luxury
The seats fitted to the car front and back are extremely comfortable
It is almost like traveling 70mph in an armchair, amazing luxury
The leather on the seats appears to be in good condition all around, there does look to be a very small tear in the front passenger seat
You’d expect that after over 20 years on the road there would be some wear to the driver’s seat, but this example seems to have been well looked after
Push button ignition fitted due to problematic ignition switch
There is some slight marking on the bottom of the door card, but it could come out with some elbow grease
You can see for yourself from the photos that the wood and interior trim are in great condition indeed
The grey carpets also appear to mirror the condition of the grey leather seats
There is a sunroof fitted to this car
It is around the sunroof that you will find some corrosion, this has been photographed
It is said that all of the electric gadgetry still works
Some of the toys fitted to the interior include the radio, six-disc multi-changer, and of course the aforementioned sunroof
There is a slight issue with the electric mirrors, but this should hopefully be an easy fix with a new switch
Now it’s your turn to enjoy the joys of thundering down the motorway in a late ‘90s luxurious saloon
This is bound to make even the most mundane drive feel special

The Exterior

Subtle and classy styling
For their age, the alloys are in good condition
You may wish to refurbish them during your ownership, but this shouldn’t be a pressing issue
Finished in a lovely deep blue colour
In general, the paint is in good condition, as you walk round you may find a few spots that aren’t quite like new however
One of these areas includes some lacquer peel around the sunroof slot
There is also a slight dent to the boot and rear bumper
The current owner mentions that they would replace the chrome and have the bumper resprayed, as it has been attacked by a touch-up pen
This will look excellent on and off the road, it should be a great-looking addition to your driveway

The Mechanics

This is another area where this Jaguar excels
Under the bonnet is Jaguar's bulletproof AJ16 3.2l straight six
This engine starts on the button and purrs away nicely
Push button ignition fitted
The gearbox enhances the smooth ride of this luxury barge
Out on the road, it is as comfortable as you’d expect
There are 72,000 miles on the clock, but this is fairly low mileage for a car of this ilk and age
It should be a great comfortable cruiser for any journey you need to take, whether it be a quick trip to the shops or a 6-hour slog up the motorway
The current owner has mentioned that this is a great engine and drivetrain, giving you confidence from day one

Summary

This XJ6 is a glorious example of a proper English saloon. For a very reasonable price, you will be getting a high-end luxury driving experience not matched by any other car in the sector.

If you really wanted to, you could spend a little bit of money on this example to bring it up to amazing condition, but it would seem that all of the vital components work as they should. This will be a great addition to your collection that is for sure.

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