2024-09-20 00:01:33 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 9/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-xj6-series-1-42-swb-nMlEbg

Auction description:

1973 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 4.2 SWB

Colour White

Odometer 42,100 Kilometres

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Private

Country France

Only 42,100 kilometres from new

Superb white paintwork with whitewall tyres and red velvet interior

Recent MOT valid until June 2025

Recent servicing including new ignition cables and front brake discs

French Oldtimer registration with F.F.V.E.

Rare manual transmission with overdrive

Left the factory in 1972 according to chassis records

First registration in 1973

Purchased by the current owner in January 2019

French registration as an Oldtimer with the F.F.V.E.

Technical inspection carried out on 22/06/2023 and valid until June 2025

Original odometer replaced when reading 42,100 kilometres

New odometer now reading 18,900 kilometres

This gives a total of 61,000 kms

The State

Stylish car in white with matching whitewall tyres

The paintwork presents a lovely appearance, with only a few minor points to note from the photographs

Bodywork in good condition, particularly in the usual check areas such as rocker panels and well-preserved arches

Correct panel alignment throughout the car, including doors aligned with neighbouring panels

Whitewall tyres in good condition with original steel wheels and chrome wheel covers

Exterior accessories, including chrome, headlights and windows, are all in good condition

The red velvet interior, which is very rare for this model, has retained a beautiful appearance.

Interior fittings, including wood veneer and controls, are in good condition

Some minor signs of ageing to the interior, typical of this type of vehicle

Bodywork with no notable defects, no rust reported

Fitted with electric windows

Dual fuel tanks, but only one is currently operational

Air conditioning not currently operational

The underside of the vehicle appears to be in good condition, with a long-term MOT certificate

Powertrain

4,235cc in-line six-cylinder XJ engine

Rare 4-speed manual gearbox with factory overdrive unit

New ignition cables

Overhauled radiator and new viscous fan fitted

New front brake discs

Described as running smoothly and being in good driving condition

MOT valid until June 2025