2024-06-05 06:58:32 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-jaguar-xj6-series-3-42-sovereign-8lqx9g

Seller's description:

1985 Jaguar XJ

Colour Bronze

Odometer 187,000 Kilometres

Engine size 4200

Auction DetailsSeller Type Trade

Town Oliveira de Azeméis

Country Portugal

Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano

Single owner since 2010

Appealing metallic bronze over beige colour scheme 

Will be sold with a fresh Revisione in line with Italian legal requirement

This lovely Chestnut Bronze metallic XJ6 4.2 is from the end of the production run when quality was much improved and its luxury Sovereign wooed its first buyer. 

It has been in the care of a single keeper since 2010 and is registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano. It has been stationary for the past two years due to the previous owner's age, it starts, brakes, and shifts gears without issue. 

Some cosmetic work, such as restoring the roof upholstery and refreshing the interior wood, could enhance its appeal further. Overall, this Jaguar is complete and in good shape, making it a worthy candidate for restoration or enjoyment as-is.

History and Paperwork

Registered 13th December 1985 

Imported to Italy in 2010 by the last owner

Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano

Italian registration document included

Service book, manual, and other booklets included

Will be sold with a fresh Revisione in line with Italian legal requirements 

The Condition

Popular Chestnut Brown metallic paintwork with gold pinstriping presents well for its age

There are some minor areas to note in photographs and evidence of respray work 

These include light bubbling to a rear arch and screen surround 

Other areas such as wheel arches and sills appear to present well 

Bodywork appears to be straight and with good panel fit across doors, boot and bonnet

Chromework presents well with good shine 

Front and rear bumpers are generally presentable with only some misalignment to note 

Fitted with desirable ‘pepperpot’ alloy wheels in good condition 

Interior is presentable but would benefit from improvement as shown in photos 

Wood veneers show delamination and cracking and headlining is sagging in places

Beige leather seats are in good order showing some deterioration typical of age 

Well specified car with desirable steel sliding sunroof 

The Mechanics

4,235cc Jaguar straight six XK engine delivering around 200bhp 

3-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission

Vendor reports that the car starts, brakes, and shifts gears without issue

We are told the car will require a service and check over before being used