2011-06-17 08:15:39 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/17/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-Owner-Low-Mileage-Survivor-/140565544017
Opening bid $1,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction. 84k miles.

Sellers description:
1983 Jaguar XJ-6 Series III with only 84,000 ORIGINAL MILES! Runs and drives perfectly! Burgundy with biscuit leather interior. Carfax shows mileage to be accurate with no mileage or accident issues.

Engine
The tried and true 4.2L in line dual overhead cam 6 cylinder engine. Starts effortlessly and settles into a smooth idle of 800 rpm. Vehicle just recently passed smog inspection in California.

Transmission
4 speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly with no abrupt or sloppy changes. No clunks going into Drive or Reverse.

Interior
Original biscuit leather interior. No tears or wear throughs whatsoever. Carpets and mats are clean with no stains. Dash is perfect with no cracks. Headliner appears new with no separation or sagging. No sun rot anywhere.

Paint
Body shows no evidence of being repaired. No panels appear to have been removed. No evidence of bondo anywhere. Paint is in perfect condition. No fading anywhere. Right rear fender recently suffered a parking lot battle scar. I have chosen to leave it so the repair does not give the impression of more serious damage.

Wheels/Tires
Original factory wheels with 4 Michelin MXV's with approx. 80% tread left.

Electrical
Air Conditioner blows ice cold. Automatic Temperature control works flawlessly. All windows, sunroof, dash lights and cruise control work as intended. Radio is not original. It is an aftermarket CD player that sounds great! Brakes Front and rear brakes appear to have approximately 80% life left.