1984 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Sovereign

This 1984-registered Sovereign boasts the desirable fuel-injected 4.2-litre straight six, along with the sought-after ‘pepper pot’ alloy wheels, and is finished in a timeless colour combination of Burgundy over a Doeskin interior.

Purchased by our vendor due to being an example from the “perfect era of Jaguar” the fact of the matter is that despite its appeal and desirable specification, the car simply hasn’t been used or enjoyed to its fullest extent whilst in the care of the current owner, and has spent the majority of its time in dry storage.

The good news, however, is that other than routine servicing and some attention to the wooden interior veneers, the car has wanted for nothing, as the previous owners have - as the vendor puts it - spent all the money required, meaning this upmarket XJ6 is ready for the next custodian to enjoy straight away.

Wonderfully understated and yet boasting the kind of class and presence that Jaguar are known for, there is no denying the kerb appeal of this high-end sedan.

The bodywork on this XJ6 is in excellent order throughout, showing no sign of any major impact damage, large dents or exaggerated scuffs. The panel gaps are largely even (some door drooping is to be expected, though this is minimal) and all of the chrome detailing is present and correct.

Looking closer, the paintwork generally presents very well, though there are a few areas such as the nearside rear wing, offside rear wing and offside rear door that wear some more noticeable marks and imperfections.

Whilst the bodywork looks to be generally free of any corrosion-related problems, there is a small patch of bubbling beneath the paint on the offside A-pillar, and significant bubbling on the nearside front door ‘triangle’ ahead of the window, as seen in photograph 196.

All four of the classic pepper pot wheels are in lovely condition and are wrapped in matching Bridgestone rubber - always a good sign of careful ownership.

As with the outside, the cabin of this XJ6 is in fantastic condition throughout, and has evidently been cosseted by both the current and previous owners.

The sumptuous leather seats are in excellent shape with no rips, tears or major wear noted to the covers, whilst the door cards are also in similar condition, showing only typical light usage marks.

One thing to note is that the inner edges of the door jambs are showing some wear and indentations from the car being enjoyed over the years, but this can all be seen in our extensive photo gallery below.

Elsewhere, the carpets look to be in good order throughout, and all of the switchgear is working as intended to the best of our vendor’s knowledge. The luggage compartment is free from any major wear or staining, and the matching ‘pepper pot’ spare wheel is present.

In the engine bay, the 4.2-litre straight-six fuel-injected engine presents well, though no doubt its aesthetics would be improved with an afternoon spent in the garage with some degreaser, metal polish and plenty of elbow grease. That said, however, we can’t see anything that would worry us, so the improvements would only be superficial as far as we can tell.

Our photographer reported no untoward behaviours from the vehicle during their short drive to-and-from the shoot, and the vendor knows of no mechanical faults with the car.

Underneath the stylish bodywork, the chassis looks to be in good order for its age, though exposed areas such as the suspension components and exhaust system show typical corrosion consistent with the vehicle’s age and mileage. However, this is evidently not of any real concern, as the latest MOT - dated 01 October 2021 - shows only one advisory for inoperable gauges on the dashboard which were caused by a blown fuse, this has now been rectified by the vendor.

Included with the car is the V5 showing 10 former keepers, numerous old MOT certificates, the OE vehicle manual and handbook, Haynes workshop manual, and a selection of old tax discs.

There are also a handful of invoices showing work to the cooling system and braking systems in the late 2010’s, along with a HPI check showing that the car was originally out-shopped in gold, but was re-sprayed into its current Burgundy colour during 1997.

Stylish, comfortable and typically understated in the way only a Jaguar could be, this desirable 4.2-litre Sovereign XJ6 is a fantastic example of a classic British GT car, presented in very good condition throughout.

Ready to use and enjoy as the next owner sees fit, we estimate a value of £8,000 to £12,000 for this big cat.

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