1984 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
Vanden Plas is the name of coachbuilders who produced bodies for specialist and up-market automobile manufacturers. Latterly the name became a top end luxury model designation for cars from various subsidiaries of British Leyland and the Rover Group, last used in 2009 to denote the top-luxury version of the Jaguar XJ8.
Direct from the plant in Coventry, England, we give you a 2 owner Vanden Plas edition of the Jaguar XJ6 sporting a mere 54,778 title verified actual miles. With steel panels covered in deep dark Black, and some luxurious trappings for the interior, this car is aptly named for the former specialist and upmarket automobile industry manufacturer, now the name branding of the Jaguar luxury market. A beneficiary of a restoration in 1998 where all the trim and chrome was removed, recently redone walnut burl on the interior, rebuilt front and rear suspension, new brakes and calipers all around, and always serviced at Cloverleaf Auto Service, you can be sure this leaper is ready to serve and show for many years and miles to come.
Exterior
Very straight rust free steel panels adorn the exterior of this car. They are covered in deep and glossy Black paint which carries the correct coachlines, (pinstripes), and shows only minor flaws that one must search to find. From its long front swept "bonnet" which is flanked by aerodynamic fenders with dual round headlights on either side and a centered grille, to its "boot", aerodynamics were always in mind. Plenty of shiny chrome and brite work adorn this car at the bumpers, grille, drip moldings and window surrounds. Even polished tipped dual exhaust pipes are seen peeking out from under the shiny rear bumper. Redone 15-inch Kent alloy wheels adorn the corners and are wrapped in blackwall 215/70R15 radials from 2018 and 2019. Our consignor notes that a set of 4 Dayton chrome wire wheels are included with your purchase. Brilliant!
Interior
Pop open the doors and you are met with a nice combination of new walnut burl, straight flat designs, and classy, very slightly worn with time, leather buckets up front. The center console houses the power window switches, and a petite "T" shift lever reminiscent of the '60's. Also noted are plenty of toggles, and wheeled controls for temperature, fan speeds and air ducting. A couch-like bench seat with 2 distinct seating areas is seen stretching across the spacious back passenger compartment. The headliner remains tight and clean, as is the cover for the power sunroof, and carpeting to match seats is in good condition. A shout out to the burl dash which is also new along with the wood rimmed Nardi wheel. Bob's your uncle!
Drivetrain
A 4.2 Liter DOHC inline 6 sits comfortably in the nicely presenting engine bay. It is fed a fuel and air mixture Lucas/Bosch L Jetronic EFI. Attached to the back of this engine is a BW-66 3-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. The rear axle shows in 2.88 gear configuration. Our consignor notes that the cold start injector and fuel line was recently replaced along with a new water pump, belts, hoses and ignition wires.
Undercarriage
Clean, rust free, and sturdy, and covered in an undercoat, no signs of any invasive rust here. Power disc brakes for all 4 corners, as well as independent coil springs all around and single piped to dual outlet exhaust. We note new lower ball joints, sway bar bushings and links, and steering rack mounts on the front end along with a fully rebuilt rear suspension and resealed axle. Our consignor states that the brakes front and rear have been redone along with a new master cylinder being installed.
Drive-Ability
Hopping in and it fired right up and on the test track it performed well with adequate acceleration, a smooth ride and almost sports car like handling. All was functioning well during our drive with the exception of the AC blowing cool but not cold, the trip computer being disconnected and the speed control not working.
A taste of luxury and Jaguar power, this classic saloon starts quickly, shifts smoothly, and puts on a nice showing dressed in its "cracking", (not cracked!), black with nice chrome. Interior has creature comforts, and a new walnut dash panel with plenty of gauges and toggle switches. Early British luxury with a very smooth ride and we cannot forget this cat was 1 of 30 cars accepted to the 2024 Philadelphia Concours D'elegance held at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum...now put that in your pipe and smoke it.
SAJAY1347EC369463
SAJ-Jaguar, England
A-XJ6
Y-Manual Belts
1-4 Door Sedan
3-4.2L Inline 6
4-Automatic LHD
7-Check Digit
E-1984
C-Brown's Lane Assy Plant
369463-Sequential Unit Number
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