When did Daimler stop making the Jaguar XJ6?
Notes: Daimler total is made up of 894 Vanden Plas. Production of VDP was terminated in 1984. T his production cronology has been adapted from information contained in Jaguar XJ-Series (Classics in Colour 2) by Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1 87200 481 4, and published by Windrow & Greene Ltd.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 not start up?
About half of the time, the reason why the Jaguar XJ6 will not start or quits running is because of the two main electrical problems that I described above. The other cause of the XJ6 not starting or quits running is the fuel system. Mostly, it is the fuel pump being killed by rust flakes from the two fuel tanks.
Where does the Jaguar XJ6 series come from?
T his production cronology has been adapted from information contained in Jaguar XJ-Series (Classics in Colour 2) by Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1 87200 481 4, and published by Windrow & Greene Ltd. Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) is introduced to the Earls Court Motor Show.
When did Borg Warner replace the Jaguar XJ6?
In March 1970, it was announced that the Borg-Warner Model 8 automatic transmission, which the XJ6 had featured since 1968, would be replaced on the 4.2-litre XJ6 with a Borg-Warner Model 12 unit.
Notes: Daimler total is made up of 894 Vanden Plas. Production of VDP was terminated in 1984. T his production cronology has been adapted from information contained in Jaguar XJ-Series (Classics in Colour 2) by Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1 87200 481 4, and published by Windrow & Greene Ltd.
How old was my father when he bought a Jaguar XJ6?
I could not believe it when my father bought a 1983 XJ6L Vanden Plas in about 1992. I was about 23 years old, and a mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida.
What are the problems with the Jaguar XJ6?
The gauges were high quality and craftsmanship Smiths gauges. Wealthy people bought the Jaguar XJ6, knowing that these cars had a reputation for breaking down frequently. You had to be wealthy to buy one new, not just because of the initial purchase price, but also because of the constant costly repairs.
When did the Jaguar XJ come out in the UK?
The 1978 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2, XJ 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2, Double-Six 5.3, Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In New Zealand, knock-down kits of the Series II were assembled locally by the New Zealand Motor Corporation (NZMC) at their Nelson plant.
Where can I find the Jaguar XJ6 production numbers?
Also included below is a production cronology adapted from the book Jaguar XJ-Series (Classics in Colour) by Martin Buckley and James Mann ISBN 1 87200 481 4 published by Windrow & Greene Ltd. A complete set of production numbers for all Jaguar models to 1988 in a slightly different format to these can be found on JagWeb courtesy of Bob Reilly.
Is the XJ6 Series III still in production?
XJ6 Series III production ends. Replaced by the all-new XJ40 but still retains XJ6 badging. XJ12 Series III continues, V-12 can now run on unleaded fuel. ABS brakes are now fitted to the V-12, car continues in production.
What kind of engine does the Jaguar XJ6 have?
Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) is introduced to the Earls Court Motor Show. Available with 2.8 or 4.2 litre engines, manual, manual with overdrive, or three speed automatic transmission. Daimler Sovereign version of the XJ6 is announced. Essentilly the same car mechanically but with crinkle-cut Daimler grille and different badging.