Is the Jaguar XJ6 a Daimler Sovereign?
The XJ6/Daimler Sovereign model range have always been liked for their timeless good looks. This shot shows a superb early Sovereign. Graceful, fast, roomy and supremely comfortable, early Jaguar XJs and equivalent Daimlers can provide you with a great deal of classic car for your money.
What kind of car is the Jaguar XJ6?
Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 and Daimler Sovereign Double Six (to 1986) Author/Source: Kim Henson 24th January 2013 Elegance personified, in classic car terms… The XJ6/Daimler Sovereign model range have always been liked for their timeless good looks. This shot shows a superb early Sovereign.
When did the Jaguar XJ12 Double Six come out?
Minor changes were made during 1969/70, but of major importance was the arrival of the XJ12 (and equivalent Daimler ‘Double Six’) in the summer of 1972.
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).
The XJ6/Daimler Sovereign model range have always been liked for their timeless good looks. This shot shows a superb early Sovereign. Graceful, fast, roomy and supremely comfortable, early Jaguar XJs and equivalent Daimlers can provide you with a great deal of classic car for your money.
How many Jaguar xj6s are there in the world?
Model Production Jaguar XJ6 2.8 swb 19,322 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 swb 59,077 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 lwb 574 Jaguar XJ12 swb 2,474 Jaguar XJ12 lwb 754 Daimler Sovereign 2.8 3,233 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 swb 11,522 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 lwb 386 Daimler Double Six swb 534 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas 351 Total Production for Series 1 98,227
Where can I buy a used Jaguar XJ Sovereign?
With 52 used Jaguar XJ Sovereign cars available on Auto Trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the UK.
What kind of engine does the Daimler Sovereign have?
There were thoughts of fitting the Sovereign with the Daimler 4½ litre V8 engine as used in the Majestic Major but as this significantly outperformed the Jaguar XK unit and would have led to the Sovereign outgunning the Jaguar 420 the Jaguar hierarchy did not pursue the idea; the Jaguar marque was supposed to be more sporty than the Daimler.