This is the first variant (Series 1) of the XJ6 produced from 1968 to the present time. Listed in the September 06 issue of Automobile Magazine as one of the 25 most beautiful cars ever! This was the last Jaguar model fully designed by Sir Wm. Lyons, founder of Jaguar.
This car was a 1996 JCNA North American Concours Champion in class. Results included a first place at HHI in November. This car has been driven to 53 trophied events since 1980, some over 1000 miles away and never trailered.
The current owner is the second owner and has cared for this vehicle since 1979. The car is driven regularly and has 135,000 miles since new. 85k of those miles since the mechanical restoration, and 40k since the cosmetic restoration.