1971 | Jaguar XJ 6 2.8

Jaguar XJ6 2.8 (1971). Schätzpreis CHF 6'000 bis CHF 8'000

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British Elegance at Its Finest – The 1971 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign Series I

When Jaguar unveiled the new XJ range in the autumn of 1968, it was met with widespread acclaim. Company founder Sir William Lyons himself described the XJ as the finest automobile he had ever created—an opinion that many experts continue to share to this day. The new saloon combined the performance of a sports car with the comfort of a luxury limousine, setting new standards in its class. With its low waistline, elegant proportions and distinctive front-end design, the first-generation XJ remains widely regarded as one of the most beautiful four-door saloons ever built.

The Jaguar XJ6 2.8, introduced alongside the 4.2-litre version, marked the beginning of a model range renowned for its exceptional ride comfort, refined driving characteristics and quintessential British engineering. This example is powered by the smooth-running 2.8-litre inline six-cylinder engine, celebrated for its refinement and progressive power delivery. Combined with a four-speed manual gearbox and a beautifully balanced chassis, the XJ6 delivers the effortless driving experience that made Jaguar's flagship saloons famous around the world. Premium materials, meticulous craftsmanship and the successful combination of comfort and sporting elegance established the XJ6 as one of the most desirable touring saloons of its era.

The example offered here is a 1971 model finished in the rare original colour Ascot Fawn, complemented by an elegant brown leather interior. This warm, period-correct colour combination harmonises beautifully with the delicate chrome detailing and fine wood veneers, while perfectly accentuating the elegant lines of the first-generation XJ. Showing 129,000 kilometres, this Jaguar represents an authentic survivor from the period when the marque ranked among the world's leading manufacturers of luxury sporting saloons.

Condition & Registration

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Ready to drive
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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Jaguar
Model series
XJ
Model name
XJ 6 2.8
Manufacturer code
Series I
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1971
Mileage (read)
129,000 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Saloon
Power (kW/hp)
104/142
Cubic capacity (cm³)
2791
Cylinders
6
Doors
Not provided
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Others
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Others
Interior material
Others

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