2026-10-07 18:01:22 | pauls writes:

Car now in Hemmings:

www.hemmings.com/auction/1985-jaguar-xj-fair-lawn-nj-900814

No-Reserve 1985 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Series III Sedan From 40-Year Ownership

Seller 2thhandauto

Location Fair Lawn, NJ

Title Clean check

Odometer 142,237

VIN SAJAV134XFC412512

Engine 4.2-liter DOHC inline-six

Body Style Sedan

Trans Automatic

Exterior Jet Black

Interior Savile Grey leather

This 1985 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Series III Sedan is selling at no reserve.

The selling dealer cites 40 years of single ownership of Jaguar.

The car’s XK-series 4.2-liter DOHC inline-six is original.

Factory stated output when new was 176 horsepower and 219 lb-ft of torque.

The Borg-Warner Model 66 three-speed automatic transmission is also original.

No maladies are noted for the front engine/rear-drive powertrain.

The Series III XJ’s Jet Black finish is cited original and very presentable.

The Jaguar sedan’s chrome trim is also declared to be very presentable.

Comfort and convenience items have no reported concerns.

The burl walnut trim looks good in the photos, with a mild patina of age.

An aftermarket radio has been installed to gain Bluetooth.

Steering, suspension, and braking systems are without complaints.

The Jaguar’s alloy wheels show well in the photos.