1973 Jaguar XJ6 Auto
VIC • Private
19
Odometer63,813km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
Selling my Jaguar Series 1 XJ6 known as Felix. I have owned Felix since 2011 and am the second owner. Felix was a barn find from deceased estate in Werribee. When I purchased him, he had no gearbox, had been off the road for a number of years, and uwas not in a great state. He became a project of a rolling restore and ongoing maintenance. Bonus with Felix having been off the road and under cover for so long, he has almost no rust. Further, just before he went off the road, his engine had been replaced with a lighter, stronger series 2 motor and built for gas. I had him taken off gas, but as a result he runs on unleaded without the need for additives.
So, Felix is not a matching numbers car, as both the engine and gearbox have been replaced, but he has been properly maintained and all receipts from my ownership over the last 15 years are available. In terms of a rebuild, below I have listed the major works done during my ownership, starting from front to rear:
1. Radiator and water pump replaced
2. Air Conditioner (factory fitted) rebuilt
3. Fitted with electronic ignition
4. Front brake calipers rebuilt
5. Front suspension, new shocks and springs
6. Carburetors rebuilt
7. Alternator replaced
8. Gearbox fitted
9. Indicator stalk replaced
10. New carpet sourced from England installed (BAS International)
11. Leather interior reconditioned
12. Interior headliner replaced
13. Differential rebuilt
14. Fuel tank replaced
The paint work is original and although a little tired, presents well. I have been told by more than one Jaguar specialist, that although they have seen better presented cars, in terms of looks, there are none much better in terms of their mechanical state. Felix starts and drives well, and other than the clock, everything works. He is on full reg until June next year, with personalised plates identifying him as a Series 1 XJ6. If you are looking for a Series 1, you could do a lot worse than have a look and consider Felix.
So why am I selling. We're downsizing and I have more than one Jag. There is also a Mark 2 sitting in the garage, so Felix, as much as I love him, needs to find a new owner to continue looking after him and enjoying the drive.
Car details
øVehicle description
Series I Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 4.2
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.2L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
8 months/June 2027
Build date
June 1973
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20887572
After market
CD / DVD
CD player
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4235cc
Engine Size (L)
4.2L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1973
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Series I/Series II/Series III
Series
Series I
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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