What does a 1972 Jaguar XJ6 look like?
My absolute dream car looks a lot like this gorgeous 1972 Series currently for sale at Gateway Classic Cars. First off, there have been no substantial modifications to the exterior, which is a deal-breaker for me.
Is the dash on a 1959 Jaguar XJ6 oily?
It’s kind of oily, so it may contain a mild plasticizer. The dash, after about 10 years of sunshine will develop cracks in the varnish. In some cases the veneer will actually crack away from the base wood. If only the finish has been damaged it can be renewed. For details read how Larry Martz refinished the woodwork on his 1959 Mk IX Jaguar.
What happens to the radio on a 1985 Jaguar XJ6?
The radio on the 1985 and newer XJ6 has a built in theft prevention device that makes the radio unusable if it is stolen. It can also make it unusable if you disturb the radio. To get it back in service is easy if you know your radio CODE.
What is the fuel cut off switch on a Jaguar XJ6?
If the system is set to the lowest temperature and the fan is on ” HIGH ” it is not likely that the flap will close. The Series III XJ6 came with an inertia operated fuel cut off switch that will cut off the fuel pump in case of an accident that created enough impact to trigger it.
Is it possible to restore a 1972 Jaguar XJ6?
A car that was once fairly common and is easily identified by great swaths of the American public, yet today is rarely restored. But another contradiction is more inherent to Mike Zavos’s remarkably restored 1972 Jaguar XJ6. Yes, an early XJ6, returned to as-new (or better) quality by its owner.
What kind of transmission does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
Jaguar XJ6 Service and Repair Manual 3261 Jaguar XJ6 Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
When did the first Jaguar XJ6 come out?
“The first XJ6 I owned was a 1971 model, and it was done just like this one–Regency Red with biscuit leather interior, back in 1991 or ’92. There were plenty of others on the road then, and I didn’t think much [about its rarity].