When was the Jaguar XJ6 introduced?
September 1968
The car was introduced in September 1968. Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models….Series 1 (1968–1973)
| XJ Series I | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 Daimler Sovereign Daimler Double-Six |
| Production | 1968–1973 82,126 produced |
| Assembly | Coventry, England |
When did the Jaguar XJ6 Coupe come out?
The XJ6 Coupe (1975-1977): The one Series II XJ which has become very collectable is the XJ Coupe, a low production, two door sedan. Sold for only three years starting in 1975, they were based on the short wheelbase XJ platform and came with either 6 and 12 cylinder engines.
How old was Donnie Taylor when he bought a Jaguar XJ6?
Donnie Taylor drove to Miami and brought back a 1978 Jaguar XJ6L. The car was white, with a red leather interior. This was 1982, I was about thirteen years old.
Are there different generations of the Jaguar XJ?
The fourth and fifth generation XJ6’s each incorporate major body, mechanical and electrical redesigns. The terminology for the different versions of the XJ6 are: Series I (1968-73), Series II (1973-79), Series III (1979-87), XJ40 (1986-94), and X300 (1995-current).
Is the Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas a good car?
The absorption of Jaguar into British Leyland and the succeeding “Series II” model didn’t help matter. Series II XJ6s are utterly hopeless. My neighbor at the time owned one and wanted to sell it to me for four grand. I asked the USENET Jaguar group and was told to go see Bill Welsh for a decent XJ6, so I did just that.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The local mechanic Donnie Taylor, had done several engine swaps, where he replaced the Jaguar engine with either a Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine, or a Corvette engine. My father told the mechanic Donnie Taylor, to look for a good used Jaguar XJ6 for sale, to go and perform an inspection, and to bring it back if it was a good car.
Donnie Taylor drove to Miami and brought back a 1978 Jaguar XJ6L. The car was white, with a red leather interior. This was 1982, I was about thirteen years old.
Where can I find a 1986 Jaguar XJ6?
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When did the Jaguar XJ Double Six come out?
A badge-engineered version, the Daimler Double-Six, was introduced in 1972, reviving the Daimler model name of 1926–1938. Commonly referred to as the “Series II”, the XJ line received a facelift in Autumn 1973 for the 1974 model year.